Social Security, DOGE

Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley Says DOGE Cuts Could Interrupt Benefits
Donald Trump's purge of the federal workforce could cause a system failure at the Social Security Administration, the agency's former leader warned.
Ex-Social Security head warns system could soon ‘collapse’ thanks to DOGE cuts
Former Social Security commissioner Martin O’Malley is warning that DOGE cuts will likely trigger the system to collapse “within 30 to 90 days.” Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins to discuss.
DOGE is on a cutting spree — and Social Security workers warn it's going to affect your benefits
The Social Security Administration offered early retirements to employees in an effort to slash the workforce. Workers said it'll hurt beneficiaries.
Schumer: Trump is cutting Social Security, DOGE cuts hurting recipients
Top Senate Democrats are hitting President Donald Trump over the future of Social Security as he gets set to address a joint session of Congress this week.
Social Security Collapse: Here's why experts fear DOGE could affect these benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed plans to downsize its workforce by 7,000 employees, reducing staff numbers from 57,000 to 50,000 as part of an effort to cut
DOGE Reveals Social Security Administration Cuts
The unofficial government department has so far identified savings of just over $232 million with regards to the SSA alone.
Trump, DOGE to cut Social Security staff in half; O’Malley says it could cause significant interruption of benefits
The Social Security Administration has been told to cut half of its staff as President Trump pursues widespread cuts in federal government.
Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 — and the final reduction in force number could be as high as 50%, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans who are not authorized to speak publicly.
DOGE and Congress Should Look Hard at Reforming Social Security
Means-test Social Security, raise the retirement age, and let us invest our own money.
Full List of Social Security Offices Closing After DOGE Cuts
DOGE has helped to close 10 Social Security offices so far, potentially impacting beneficiaries' access to essential services.
Social Security payments could suffer interruption soon as DOGE causes ‘system collapse,’ former commissioner warns—‘start saving now’
Ultimately, you’re going to see the system collapse and an interruption of benefits. I believe you will see that within the next 30 to 90 days.”
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Ex-Social Security leader sounds alarm: DOGE staff cuts will lead to ‘total collapse’ of systems
“This is going to lead to total system collapse,” O’Malley told The Baltimore Sun. “It’s a very old, fragile computer system ...
What has Donald Trump changed in Social Security so far? What to know as Elon Musk calls program a 'Ponzi scheme'
Elon Musk is coming after what he sees as entitlement programs in the United States, including Social Security. Here's what else is happening.
Social Security Administration aims to cut about 7,000 jobs, prompting fears of customer service impact
Calling its workforce “bloated,” the Social Security Administration announced Friday plans to slash about 7,000 jobs, or ...