Social Security, DOGE Cuts and Trump administration

Social Security Administration has been on ‘autopilot,’ costing more than $800 million, acting commissioner says
The Social Security Administration is continuing cuts to its budget, a week after it announced it was reducing its number of staffers. The agency has identified $800 million in cost savings or “avoidance” in the fiscal year for 2025,
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.
Social Security Administration to cut 7,000 workers
The U.S. government agency that provides benefits to tens of millions of older Americans plans to cut 7,000 workers, it announced on Friday, as part of the Trump administration's plan to slash the size of the federal workforce.
Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who serve beneficiaries.
Ex-Social Security leader sounds alarm: DOGE staff cuts will lead to ‘total collapse’ of systems
O’Malley’s comments come in response to planned cuts taking place at the SSA. Last week, the agency issued a press release saying it aims to cut the workforce from approximately 57,000 employees to 50,
O’Malley: DOGE cuts could soon trigger Social Security system ‘collapse’
Martin O’Malley, the former commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), said Monday the recent cuts made by tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the agency could result in the “collapse” of the Social Security system “within the next 30 to 90 days.

Sad Reality of President Trump’s Social Security Plan

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‘Prelude to privatization:’ Social Security confirms workforce reduction targets, continues to shutter offices
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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 ...
Social Security worker offers client cash for sex in MA, feds say. ‘Help each other out’
After seeing a client who had lost her job, federal prosecutors said a Social Security employee offered the woman money in ...
Social Security and Sex Robots: Musk Veers Off Script With Joe Rogan
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Ex-Social Security worker in Mass. pleads guilty to trying to recruit beneficiary into prostitution
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Social Security Disability Insurance March 2025: Here's When You'll Get Your Money
The next round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments is headed out soon. Here's when to expect your money.
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Deep cutbacks in Social Security staff slammed by U.S. Senate Democrats
Democrats raise alarms as Social Security Administration, tasked with running the program relied on by more than 73 million ...
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Arkansas DOGE shutdowns include Social Security, Small Business Admin. offices
Arkansas is losing four Social Security offices, a Small Business Administration office, a National Parks Service site, and others.