Federal Employee Retirement Benefits Cut

Michele Santa Maria, a long-time federal employee at the Social Security Administration, faces a significant cut to her retirement benefits due to a provision in the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' passed by the House. This cut would eliminate a special retirement supplement for federal employees who retire before age 57, impacting Santa Maria's financial plans for retirement.

Supreme Court grants Elon Musk's DOGE team access to Social Security Administration data

The Supreme Court granted Elon Musk's DOGE team unfettered access to sensitive information collected by the Social Security Administration, including Social Security numbers and medical records, despite concerns about privacy violations. The decision was made by a 6-3 conservative majority vote.

Social Security Administration Understaffing and Cuts

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing chaos and potential collapse due to understaffing and cuts led by Elon Musk's 'department of government efficiency'. Musk and others have made false claims and pushed conspiracy theories about social security. The agency is struggling with office closures, staff cuts, and service reductions, leading to concerns about service quality and efficiency.

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency downsizing Social Security Administration

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is downsizing the Social Security Administration without consulting senior lawmakers, sparking concerns and criticisms. The agency is making changes such as office closures, cutbacks on phone services, and requiring in-person visits for some beneficiaries.

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency and Social Security Administration Downsizing

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is downsizing the Social Security Administration without consulting senior lawmakers, leading to concerns about curtailed access to benefits. The administration is also making cuts to other federal programs without informing Congress.

Impact of Deep Staffing Cuts at the Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration is undergoing deep staffing cuts, causing concerns about technical outages and interruptions in benefit payments. The overhaul, led by an acting commissioner under Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, lacks strategic planning and risks system collapse. Trump's nominee for agency head awaits confirmation while changes approved by the DOGE team may harm the entitlement program. Critics raise red flags about misinformation and potential harm to the agency's ability to provide services.

Democratic lawmakers protest potential probe of spending by DOGE at Social Security Administration headquarters

Democratic lawmakers protest potential probe of spending by DOGE at Social Security Administration headquarters. They criticize DOGE's efforts to cut wasteful spending and fear Social Security benefits could be targeted.