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.
150-year-olds aren’t getting Social Security — here’s a better task for DOGE
In a recent Oval Office briefing, Elon Musk offered reporters an example of fraud, waste and abuse that he purported to have found at the Social Security Administration. His search of the agency’s database had turned up millions of people ages 150 and older.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mayor McNamara opposes DOGE closure of Rockford Social Security office
Mayor Tom McNamara advocated for keeping Rockford's Social Security Office open after it was targeted for closure by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Impacts of DOGE's plan to close some Social Security offices
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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, 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.
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.
Four Trump Threats To Social Security
There is a good chance someone you know will not get their Social Security check in the next one to three months.
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 ...
What has Donald Trump changed in Social Security so far? What to know as Elon Musk calls program a 'Ponzi scheme'
Elon Musk is coming after what he sees as entitlement programs in the United States, including Social Security. Here's what else is happening.