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Musk Keeps His Eye on Social Security
The tech billionaire has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Social Security is rife with fraud, even as President Trump denies plans to cut those benefits.
Trump adviser Chris LaCivita says Musk will not cut Social Security: ‘He’s not president’
Chris LaCivita, a top adviser to President Donald Trump, insists that Elon Musk will not cut Social Security in his pursuit to limit government because Musk is “not president” and therefore “doesn’t get to make those decisions.
Social Security scraps far-reaching cuts to phone services after Post report
The agency will move ahead with a much narrower revision eliminating direct deposit changes by phone amid DOGE fraud concerns.
It's unclear how much DOGE tried to cut Social Security phone services
The news was quickly picked up and shared in other news outlets and on social media, and Snopes readers searched the site to find out if it was true.
The confusion over Social Security: Is it getting cut or not?
DOGE has estimated that Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare and other entitlement programs generate trillions of dollars in waste every year. Elon Musk said that this made entitlement programs the "big one" to cut, sending media into a frenzy.
White House says Musk cuts to Social Security and Medicare won’t affect benefits
Officials on Tuesday reiterated allegations of "waste and fraud" in entitlement programs as the administration said that no cuts will be made to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.
Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud
Elon Musk says Social Security and other federal benefit programs will be targeted in his hunt for fraudulent spending.
White House’s Elon Musk suggests Social Security could face cuts
After labeling Social Security “a Ponzi scheme,” Elon Musk’s offensive against the social-insurance program took another aggressive turn.
New Social Security policy could cut off recipients’ benefits; See how
A policy change effective March 27 will boost the withholding rate on monthly benefit checks from 10% to 100% on efforts to recoup overpayments to recipients, the federal government says.
DOGE Backs Off Plan to Scrap Key Social Security Service After Backlash
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) backed off a plan to scrap telephone services for millions of Americans filing claims with the Social Security Administration, just hours after The Washington Post revealed the sweeping changes.
Outrage and exposure halts Trump's plans for Social Security service cuts
Rachel Maddow shares video of Rep. John Larson channeling the outrage of his constituents at the anticipation that Donald Trump's top donor, Elon Musk, is intending to destroy Social Security in order to privatize it.
Could Social Security collapse? Columbus union member warns of risk of Musk, DOGE changes
A Columbus member of the federal workers' union is raising the alarm about the impact DOGE staff cuts and building closures ...
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To Save Social Security, Americans Must Accept These Two Changes
You may have heard the rumor that Social Security is about to go broke. And thankfully, that’s all it is — a rumor. Social ...
Major Social Security Changes in March 2025—And How It Affects You
Learn about the sweeping changes to Social Security in March 2025, from major policy reforms impacting millions to heightened enforcement measures.
Keating: Medicaid cuts hidden in bill will hurt SouthCoast hospitals, NB health center
Rep. Keating says Medicaid cuts looming in government funding bill will hurt local hospitals and health centers, including ...
Tracking Trump: Foreign tariff retaliations; a snag in government shutdown talks; possible Social Security cuts; and more
Senate Democrats are split on backing a bill to avoid a government shutdown. New today: The GOP needs eight Democratic ...
Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Ron Wyden of Oregon are warning Frank Bisignano, the nominee to ...
Curious how much you've contributed to Social Security over the years? Here's where to look.
Donald Trump and DOGE have asked Social Security Administration leaders to trim around 7,000 workers, or 12% of its workforce.