Musk, Social Security and DOGE

New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him
Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s the acting Social Security commissioner.
Musk says DOGE found Social Security fraud. O’Malley disputes claims.
Elon Musk suggests millions of Americans 100 or older are receiving Social Security benefits. A former Social Security Administration leader insists otherwise.
Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Top Official Resigns Over DOGE Access
Musk has been falsely alleging massive fraud at the agency as he and DOGE reportedly try to gain access to Social Security data.
Could Social Security Records Be Erased? What Musk's DOGE Access Means
DOGE gaining entry to the Social Security database has raised fears the unofficial agency could alter records and cause delays for recipients.
Social Security's top official resigns after clash with Elon Musk's DOGE
The top Social Security official stepped down after refusing to provide Elon Musk's DOGE access to sensitive government records.
Acting Social Security chief opens up on DOGE, claims of dead people receiving benefits
The acting head of the Social Security administration discussed DOGE's access at the agency as well as reports spurred by Elon Musk's comments about centenarians getting benefits.
Social Security Acting Commissioner Says Elon Musk's DOGE Is 'Critical' To the Administration
KEY TAKEAWAYS The previous acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration left after Elon Musk's DOGE attempt to access sensitive government records.Lee Dudek has been appointed the administration’s acting commissioner pending the Senate Confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominee.
Elon Musk’s chart doesn’t prove millions of centenarians fraudulently get Social Security benefits
Elon Musk, the billionaire advising President Donald Trump how to cut federal spending, is taking aim at the Social Security Administration and giving the impression millions of implausibly old people may be getting benefits payments.
Social Security experts debunk Musk, Trump fraud claims
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has refuted claims made by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump that millions of dead people are receiving Social Security benefits. Experts say Musk and Trump have misinterpreted SSA data.
Trump, Musk Exaggerate Scale of Improper Social Security Payments to the Dead
President Donald Trump incorrectly interpreted data shared by Elon Musk when he falsely claimed on Feb. 18 that “millions and millions of people over 100 years old” receive improper benefits from Social Security.
Musk hints at cutting $500 billion from 'entitlements' like Social Security and Medicare
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk — whose net worth is just shy of $400 billion — just dropped a hint that he may be eyeing significant cuts to earned benefits programs like Social Security and Medicare in the future.
Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce ...
The new US Social Security head was suspected of secretly feeding info to Musk’s DOGE.
Acting commissioner Leland Dudek, a data analyst at a small anti-fraud office before his ascension last week, was placed on ...
Top Social Security official exits after clash with Musk’s DOGE over data
Yet another top career staffer is leaving the administration amid a disagreement over a request by Elon Musk’s team for ...
Maddow Blog | Musk and his DOGE operation eye the Social Security Administration
As DOGE arrives at the Social Security Administration and Elon Musk makes highly dubious claims about Social Security checks, ...
Lawmakers warn Elon Musk-led DOGE to ‘keep your hands off our Social Security’ — should retirees be concerned?
Lawmakers warn DOGE to ‘keep your hands off our Social Security’ amid Elon Musk-led budget cuts — should millions of retired ...
Worker removed for aiding DOGE Is made Social Security boss within days
Leland Dudek’s weekend started with a phone call removing him from his job at the Social Security Administration after giving ...
Karoline Leavitt: Trump, Elon Musk's DOGE team are doing what Democrats promised 'for decades'
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called out hypocritical Democrats for their stance on rooting out wasteful ...