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The Latest Breaking News from Leland Dudek

Ex-Commissioner Says DOGE Ran Social Security 'Like a McDonald's' That Constantly Screams at Staff

Leland Dudek, former acting commissioner of Social Security, reveals the chaotic impact of Elon Musk's government-cutting team, likening their approach to running a fast-food chain.

International Business Times UK · Aug 2

Experts Warn Government Has 'Run Roughshod Over the Law' as Social Security Confirms Expanded Data Sharing

The disclosure came through an updated system of record notice, a type of filing that by law must be issued before federal agencies exchange sensitive data

Latin Times · Nov 23, 2025

‘Big Balls’ now working at Social Security Administration after departing DOGE: report

Coristine, who was hired by Musk to join the DOGE team, recently departed the White House but a SSA spokesperson confirmed that he has since joined the agency as a special government employee

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025

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Stephen Miller’s wife ordered Social Security workers to cover up a lie from her new boss Elon Musk: report

Former White House aide remains at Tesla chief’s side even after barrage of Epstein allegations

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Elon Musk left the fate of your Social Security payments in the hands of a 21-year-old DOGE tech bro

The former Palantir intern has acknowledged that Musk’s claims about rampant fraud at the agency were false

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

'Thousands' of Social Security Employees Changed to 'Political Appointees' Despite Career Status: Report

The SSA moved to strip thousands of government workers of civil service protections, leaving career employees vulnerable to termination.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025

'Thousands' of Social Security Employees Changed to 'Political Appointees' Despite Career Status: Report

The SSA moved to strip thousands of government workers of civil service protections, leaving career employees vulnerable to termination.

Latin Times · Apr 24, 2025

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Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data

A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025

Trump officials blocking court testimony from Social Security head over program’s ‘death list’

The request for Dudek to appear came after reports claimed that thousands were being added to the agency’s ‘death master file’ as part of a push for immigrants to ‘self-deport’

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Trump admin deletes non-citizen SSNs

Some immigrants with legally obtained Social Security numbers landed on the agency's "death master file" this week

Salon · Apr 11, 2025

Doge’s attack on social security causing ‘complete, utter chaos’, staff says

Understaffed agency sent into ‘death spiral’ as employees warn Musk-led cuts will lead to structural collapse

The Guardian - US · Apr 6, 2025

Social Security's acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts

The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner is facing calls to resign after he issued an order that would have required Maine parents to register their newborns for Social Security numbers at a federal office rather than the hospital

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

US Social Security Website Crashes Four Times In 10 Days, Raising Concerns Over Staffing Cuts

Massive workforce downsizing and new mandates enforced by DOGE are severely impacting access to Social Security services for millions of recipients.

International Business Times UK · Mar 26, 2025

Federal Judge Halts DOGE's Access To Social Security Data Over Privacy Concerns

One of the systems accessed by DOGE is called Numident, or Numerical Identification, which is referred to within the agency as the "crown jewels." Numident holds personal information of everyone who has applied for or received a Social Security number.

International Business Times · Mar 21, 2025

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International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025

Social Security's New In-Person ID Checks Spark Backlash from Advocates, Retirees

Social Security's new in-person ID verification policy sparks backlash from retirees and advocates over accessibility concerns.

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike

The Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients has drawn ire from lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients who are concerned that the government is placing barriers in front of people seeking to access their benefits

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Major change for millions of new and existing Social Security recipients

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, recipients and applicants will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone

Fortune · Mar 18, 2025

Proposed Trump policy could force thousands of citizens applying for social security benefits to verify their identities in person

While the move could potentially protect against fraud, it could also cause long wait times and mass disruption.

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The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

DOGE staffers at Social Security have access to Americans’ personal data as Elon Musk hunts for dead people

At least seven DOGE employees were granted access to ‘personally identifiable information,’ government lawyers say

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Head of Social Security admits he doesn’t know what ‘DOGE kids’ have been doing with Americans’ data, bombshell audio reveals

Social Security acting commissioner Leland Dudek confirmed that Musk’s DOGE techies have ‘broad access’ to personal data, according to a report

Latin Times · Mar 11, 2025

Musk Escalates Offensive Against Social Security, Claims There Are 20 Million People 'Who Are Definitely Dead Marked As Alive'

Elon Musk told reporters Monday that federal benefit programs are riddled with fraud, suggesting that around a $700 billion cut may be necessary.

The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2025

Doge takeover of social security seemed ‘based on myth’, says ex-senior official

Tiffany Flick claims agents from Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting unit assailed staff with questions about fraud

Latin Times · Mar 8, 2025

Former Social Security Commissioner Predicts Social Security Could Collapse Within 90 Days as DOGE Slashes Staff

Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley is slamming the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s cuts to Social Security staff and warning that the administration is heading for meltdown within 90 days if it continues on its current trajectory, according to a report.

Fortune · Mar 8, 2025

Social Security's acting chief privately admits DOGE 'will make mistakes' while cuts delay processing of claims, report says

"DOGE people are learning and they will make mistakes, but we have to let them see what is going on at SSA."

Fortune · Feb 26, 2025

New Social Security head boasts of firing federal employees in response to Musk email

Leland Dudek thanked the president for "the opportunity to report on our work."

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