Social Security, DOGE

Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says
The U.S. Social Security Administration has never missed a benefit payment. Now the continuity of monthly checks for millions of Americans could be at risk following changes under the Trump administration,
DOGE is on a cutting spree — and Social Security workers warn it's going to affect your benefits
The Social Security Administration offered early retirements to employees in an effort to slash the workforce. Workers said it'll hurt beneficiaries.
Social Security Announces Major Cut to 'Bloated Workforce'
In a press release, the agency said it plans to reduce its current staff of around 57,000 to a target of 50,000 employees.
Social Security Administration Layoffs: Will They Delay Your Benefits?
Another way Social Security recipients could be affected is delays in applications. Social Security Disability Insurance already has a long wait for cases to be reviewed. A reduction in workforce could potentially slow these reviews to a catastrophic crawl.
Ax falls at Social Security Administration. Beneficiaries will need patience, some say.
The Social Security Administraton's planning mass layoffs. What this means for its workers and Social Security beneficiaries.
5 Georgia Social Security Administration offices to close amid Trump Administration overhauls
U.S. Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock announced that five Social Security Administration offices in Georgia were set to be closed as the Trump Administration moves to overhaul the federal government and its staffing and expenses.
U.S. Social Security Administration to cut 7,000 workers
The U.S. government agency that provides benefits to tens of millions of older Americans plans to cut 7,000 workers, it announced on Friday, as part of the Trump administration's plan to slash the size of the federal workforce.
Social Security Offices That Are Closing Because Of DOGE Cuts
As DOGE cuts ripple through federal offices and agencies, Social Security recipients should braces themselves for widespread office closures and cuts.
Social Security Administration preempts DOGE cuts with $25,000 ‘early out’ option
The SSA is offering voluntary buyouts ahead of "significant workforce reductions," which are part of DOGE efforts to downsize the federal government.
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 was already dealing with backlogs. Employees warn job cuts could worsen services.
"We are already short-staffed as it is,"one Social Security Administration employee said of the agency's plans to slash its ...
Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who ...
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Cuts to Social Security workforce raises more concerns about payments to Americans
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has unveiled sweeping reductions. How will these cuts affect services and payments ...
Social Security Administration offering voluntary buyouts ahead of "significant workforce reductions"
The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of ...
Social Security workers axed, new Musk email coming. What to know about Trump's layoffs.
Thousands of federal workers are out of a job, and further cuts are expected. Meanwhile, a federal judge has blocked the ...
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Social Security March 2025: Here's When Your Money Is Coming
If you have received Social Security benefits since before May 1997, or receive both Social Security and Supplemental Secur ...