Social Security, DOGE and cost of living

Is DOGE targeting Nashville's Social Security Administration Office amid spending cuts? What we know
The Department of Government Efficiency has listed Nashville's Social Security Administration office as part of its ongoing efforts to slash federal spending. Here's what to know.
DOGE recommends closing multiple Social Security offices across the U.S., including in Illinois
The proposed closure comes after reports that the Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off least least 7,000 people from its workforce
Social Security chief's work with DOGE raises concerns, Warren says
Acting Social Security commissioner Lee Dudek is facing questions from Sen. Elizabeth Warren over his reported actions.
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.
Social Security cuts might mean missed payments, expert says
Ex-commissioner and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley said in a recent interview with CNBC that staff cuts and other changes made by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will likely lead to an interruption of benefits for the over 72.5 million Americans who get monthly checks.
Social Security Administration preempts DOGE cuts with $25,000 ‘early out’ option
The Social Security Administration is preparing for “significant workforce reductions.” As part of these changes, it has offered current employees up to $25,000 to resign. The Office of Personnel Management issued a memorandum earlier this week advising agency heads to have their reorganization plans developed by March 13,
Map Shows States With Most Social Security Office Closures After DOGE Cuts
Recent DOGE budget cuts have led to numerous Social Security office closures across the country, most notably in the south.
Protect Your Social Security Benefits As DOGE Cuts 7,000 SSA Jobs, Closes Offices
The SSA last week announced it would cut 7,000 of its 60,000 jobs plus close field offices and reduce regional offices as part of President Donald J. Trump’s mandate to reduce government waste and costs via the newly-named Department of Government Efficiency ( DOGE) initiatives.
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.
Rockford Social Security office on DOGE list of buildings to close
The Social Security office at 502 E. Jefferson St. is listed as one of the buildings recommended for closure by the Department of Government Efficiency.
Rockford Social Security Office closure recommended to save costs
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is recommending the closure of Rockford's Social Security Administration (SSA) building, as part of an effort to reduce taxpayer waste.
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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 ...
Trump claims age of Social Security recipients ranges between 100 to 360 years old
President Donald Trump announced during his speech to Congress that his administration is looking into the "incompetence" of the Social Security with millions over the age of 100 allegedly getting ...
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff demands White House to reverse federal office closures
In a virtual press conference Tuesday, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff warned the Trump Administration that shutting down ...
Department of Government Efficiency Deletes a Claim and Resurrects an Error
DOGE removed any mention of a long-dead contract from its website, where the government-cutting team has repeatedly posted ...
Trump, the GOP and DOGE have launched their attack on Social Security. You should start worrying now
I asked the Social Security Administration to reconcile its claim of a bloated workforce with the facts. I got no reply.
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 ...
The Big Government Contracts DOGE Hasn’t Touched
By not targeting major sources of spending like defense, the group has had a minimal impact on the federal budget so far but ...