Social Security, DOGE and SSA budget cuts

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.
Trump’s Social Security cuts: What they mean for retirees and the future of benefits
The Social Security Administration is facing massive budget cuts and layoffs under President Donald Trump’s administration, leading to concerns about reduced benefits, office closures, and longer wait times for millions of Americans who rely on the program.
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.”
As Social Security plans to cut about 7,000 workers, some experts worry that may affect benefits
The Social Security Administration has announced new efforts to bring down costs. Plans to cut staff have prompted concerns from some experts.
How many effects will the DOGE cut to Social Security have on your payments?
Amidst sweeping changes by the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, concerns are mounting over the future of Social Security payments in the United States. With potential staff cuts and systemic changes,
President Trump's Potential Changes for Social Security So Far: 3 Things You Should Know
Social Security has long been in a fraught position. The program will need to reduce benefits in 10 years if Congress doesn't ...
Trump administration to downsize Social Security Administration
Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person, who is also a senior advisor to President Donald Trump, is now setting his sights ...
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The Sad Reality of President Trump's Social Security Plan
As of 2022, the median retirement savings balance among Americans aged 65 to 74 was just $200,000, per the Federal Reserve.
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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 ...
President Trump's Social Security changes so far: 4 things you should know
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to end federal taxation of Social Security retirement benefits.
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President Trump Promised a Big Change to Social Security. Here’s Where it Stands
Key Points As part of his campaign, Trump pledged to get rid of taxes on Social Security benefits. Eliminating those taxes ...
Social Security and Sex Robots: Musk Veers Off Script With Joe Rogan
Elon Musk’s three-hour interview with “The Joe Rogan Experience” offered a window into his worldview that was by turns crude ...
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‘Prelude to privatization:’ Social Security confirms workforce reduction targets, continues to shutter offices
Despite most of the agency being exempt from deferred resignations and the government-wide hiring freeze, early retirement ...