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Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workers

More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients who received pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service jobs will see an immediate boost in their benefits

The Independent UK

'We Swore to Serve the American People': 21 Ex-USDS Workers Revolt Against Musk's DOGE and Walk Out

21 employees from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have resigned in protest, citing concerns over dismantling public services, escalating tensions over Musk's aggressive cost-cutting measures.

International Business Times UK

Social Security advocates are ringing alarm bells about Elon Musk and DOGE

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

Fortune

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How the US spends taxpayer money as Musk-led DOGE seeks cuts

Raising taxes could help reduce deficit, but Trump’s tax cut pledge will make Musk’s aim to slash $1 trillion difficult.

Al Jazeera

Social Security Confirms $1,580 Monthly Average SSDI Payments: Here's How To Speed Up the Claims Process

Over 8 million Americans rely on Social Security Disability Insurance to support their households due to their inability to work.

International Business Times UK

A veteran of the only successful government reduction effort in 30 years has a warning for Elon Musk: ‘All hell is going to break loose’

Clinton’s ‘reinventing government’ effort cut 400,000 federal workers and made bureaucracy more efficient—by doing the opposite of DOGE.

Fortune

Protect Your Social Security with a Retirement Safeguard You've Never Heard Of

Even with a power of attorney or joint bank account, the Social Security Administration may hamstring your financial representative without one of these.

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Social Security 2026 Cola Increase Estimated at 2.3%, the Lowest in Years

The Senior Citizens League increased its COLA 2026 estimates to 2.3%, citing a modest reacceleration in the inflation rates after the January inflation report showed that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers jumped 3% on a trailing 12-month basis.

International Business Times UK

Seven Ways to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2025

Minimizing taxes on Social Security is an essential consideration for many retirees.

Kiplinger

How Federal Retirees Can Make SSFA Repeals Work for Them

From higher Social Security benefits to increased spousal and survivor benefits, federal employees have much to gain from the Social Security Fairness Act.

Kiplinger

Scottish Labour refuse to rule out benefit cuts if they win 2026 Holyrood election

LABOUR have refused to rule out making cuts to devolved benefits if the party wins power at next May’s Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland)

Social Security Administration Appoints Leland Dudek As Acting Commissioner

Newly appointed acting commissioner at SSA focuses on transparency, security, and efficiency in agency operations.

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Acting Social Security Commissioner Acknowledges Collaboration With Elon Musk's DOGE

Leland Dudek's collaboration with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency raises concerns over data security and accuracy of Social Security benefits.

Fortune

How long $1 million of retirement savings will take to run out in every U.S. state—it’s only 12 years in Hawaii

Being a millionaire at retirement isn’t enough to survive for more than two decades in some states

The Independent UK

Trump official calls Social Security ‘wrong’ as administration lays groundwork for massive cuts

The president and his allies are justifying cuts on allegations of ‘waste’ to pay for his tax plan

The Guardian - US

What’s behind Trump’s false claim dead people are receiving social security payments?

President and Musk claim millions of centenarians are getting benefits. Here’s how they are misrepresenting data

The Independent UK

‘Does everyone know what a condom is?’ Trump asks baffled audience as he repeats contraception aid lie

Even the originator of the fib, Elon Musk, has since denied the whopper. Trump called the issue ‘incenjuary,’ possibly intending to say ‘incendiary’

The Independent UK

New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts

The new head of the Social Security Administration says deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits."

Fortune

So many Americans died from COVID, it boosted Social Security to the tune of $205 billion

The increase is “driven primarily by the premature death of people who would have received retirement benefits.”

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