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.
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.
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
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.
Social Security Benefits Could Face 'Interruption' Within 30 Days
A former SSA commissioner says system outages have occurred because of DOGE's cuts, suggesting a collapse could be imminent.
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
Musk’s DOGE descends on Social Security Administration
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce cuts and closures of vital local offices.
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.
Musk and his DOGE operation eye the Social Security Administration
As DOGE arrives at the SSA and Elon Musk makes dubious claims about Social Security checks, the political risks are great.
Social Security Administration in Lawton among DOGE cuts
According to the DOGE website, the Social Security Administration Office in Lawton will now be closing as part of cutbacks. DOGE estimates it will save over $200,000 in real estate costs by closing the office. It’s not clear what will happen to the employees.
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.”
Acting Social Security chief said he "bullied agency executives" to help DOGE, Sen. Warren claims
Acting Social Security commissioner Lee Dudek is facing questions from Sen. Elizabeth Warren over his reported actions.
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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 ...
Poughkeepsie Social Security office on DOGE list has uncertain future
Initially closed for “temporary renovations,” the Social Security Administration did not commit to reopening the office, ...
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 offices throughout GA slated for cuts, critics plan protest
Georgia is slated to lose five offices. Those are located in Brunswick, Columbus, Thomasville, Vidalia, and Gainesville.
DOGE’s grab of personal data stokes privacy and security fears
Associates of Elon Musk have sought unfettered access to government data — for purposes that have no clear ties to their ...