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The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

Social Security Chief Threatens to 'Turn Off' Agency After DOGE Blocked From Accessing Americans' Personal Data

A legal battle over government data access has led the Social Security chief to threaten shutting down agency operations.

Latin Times

Pesky Judges

Courts stop DOGE from accessing Social Security Administration data and prevent Homeland Security from deporting Georgetown fellow Badar Khan Suri.

Reason

DOGE's plans for social security are a 'backdoor' way to cut payments, experts warn: 'This is the most serious threat I've ever seen to it’

Elon Musk’s government efficiency team, DOGE, is taking aim at Social Security, claiming fraud while pushing controversial changes.

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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

Stanley Tucci and Brian Cox join calls for Labour U-turn on ‘shameful’ welfare cuts

Holywood stars Stanley Tucci and Brian Cox are among celebrities who have united to speak out against the UK Government’s proposals to slash…

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds of Social Security numbers leaked in unredacted JFK files

Leaks underscore danger to Social Security data by DOGE, whose ‘fishing expedition’ into records has been blocked by a judge

The Independent UK

‘Stain on this country’: celebrities condemn cuts to UK disability benefits

Actors including Stephen Fry and Brian Cox criticise plan that will remove support for more than 1 million people

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Meet the cost-cutting engineer who runs the day-to-day operations of DOGE and is a ‘blind servant’ to Musk

Elon Musk once compared Steve Davis to chemo: ‘A little chemo can save your life; a lot of chemo could kill you’

The Independent UK

Crowd Chants 'Deport Elon' At Town Hall Held By GOP Lawmakers In Ruby Red State

Rep. Harriet Hageman was loudly booed after claiming that "DOGE is not dismantling social security"

Latin Times

Judge blocks Elon Musk’s Doge from accessing social security records

Ellen Hollander calls Trump aide’s hunt for supposed fraud a ‘fishing expedition’ in temporary restraining order

The Guardian - US

Fox anchor invents wild hypothetical to ask White House spox about Tesla vandals and death penalty

Trump administration officials and allies have threatened to harshly punish those who are protesting Tesla through acts of violence

The Independent UK

Elon Musk's DOGE Faces Significant Setback In Its Social Security Offensive

A federal judge has blocked DOGE from accessing Social Security Administration systems holding personal data of millions of Americans

Latin Times

Judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE team from fraud ‘fishing expedition’ at Social Security

Federal judge notes the irony of the Trump administration’s attempts to conceal DOGE staff while having ‘unfettered’ access to personal information for millions of Americans

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump to sign executive order aimed at eliminating Education Department

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday “aimed at eliminating” the U.S. Education Department

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Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing Social Security personal information for now

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security Administration systems that hold personally identifiable data on millions of Americans

International Business Times

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

People named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was released

The John F. Kennedy assassination documents released this week disclosed sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers

The Independent UK

Republican senators want Elon Musk and DOGE to stay away from Social Security, according to new report

GOP senators fear welfare is ‘third rail’ issue and DOGE’s tampering with services could inspire backlash from constituents in their states

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Salon

Elon fails at playing the MAGA martyr

Even conservatives can't muster pity for a whining billionaire coming for Granny's Social Security

Kiplinger

2026 Social Security COLA August Projection

In October, the SSA will reveal the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that will apply to Social Security benefits next year. The COLA is an increase designed to help Social Security payments keep up with inflation.

The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

Advocates decry Trump administration effort to deport immigration activist

Jeanette Vizguerra appears to be first high-profile immigration advocate targeted in Donald Trump’s deportation push.

Kiplinger

The SSA Has Rolled Back Some Changes to the Application Process and Extended the Timeline: Here's What You Need to Know

The SSA is transitioning to stronger identity verification procedures for both new benefit claims and direct deposit changes.

The Independent UK

A list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this year

Twenty-six Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year, due to actions taken by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency

TechRadar

Top California sperm bank suffers embarrassing leak

Someone stole sensitive data from California Cryobank, including names, bank accounts, and more.

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