DOGE didn't find that the number of Social Security recipients exceeded the number of US citizens
The rumor alleged that DOGE found 394 million Social Security recipients in the U.S., exceeding the nation's population.
A Social Security office visit in the ‘DOGE’ era finds fearful, uneasy visitors wondering if the place is staying open
People come to field offices for help with all kinds of problems, but they worry about how long they’ll be able to do so.
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Outside a Social Security office, fear, lines and misinformation
Retirees are flocking to the agency’s office in Des Moines, mistakenly thinking they have to prove their identity anew or ...
Social Security Map Shows States Most Impacted by Trump Rule Change
According to data from the SSA, some 478,000 Americans living in U.S. states still receive their monthly benefit in the post. In American territories like Puerto Rico and Guam, around 7,200 still get ...
How to Prepare For the New Social Security ID Policy
The Social Security Administration has new identity proofing requirements coming into effect in April. What to know.
DOGE to close at least 26 Social Security offices this year. 2 Texas locations on the list
How many Social Security offices does DOGE plan to shut down this year in Texas and beyond? Here's what you need to know.
What could possibly go wrong? DOGE to rapidly rebuild Social Security codebase.
Under any circumstances, a migration of this size and scale would be a massive undertaking, experts tell WIRED, but the ...
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Social Security policy changes 2025: Identity verification, retroactive payments, and staffing cuts
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement sweeping policy changes this spring, including new identity ...
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You won't be able to finalize Social Security claims over the phone soon. See new process
The Social Security Administration reported an update to its security policies, one that requires both applicants and beneficiaries to provide proof of identity in person if they are unable to ...
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Trump Admin Threatens to Stop Social Security If DOGE Can’t Have Personal Data
“My anti-fraud team would be DOGE affiliates. My IT staff would be DOGE affiliates,” said Lee Dudek, acting Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner, arguing the order was too ...
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Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing Social Security personal information for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Elon Musk ’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security Administration systems that hold personal data on ...