The Latest Breaking News from Leland Dudek

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

“We cannot risk the catastrophic consequences should this very personal data fall into the wrong hands.”