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Social Security Recipients Warned Blackouts Could Last Three Days
A former Social Security Administration commissioner said DOGE had "taken 90 percent" of the steps needed to "crater the agency."
When will I get my Social Security check? April schedule released
You will soon receive your Social Security benefits for April. If you need help, you can turn to these SSA offices in Pennsylvania.
When will I get Social Security benefits in April? See 2025 payment schedule
The Social Security's payment schedule is typical for April, but recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits will get two checks in May.

Musk floats falsehoods about Social Security, immigrants

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DOGE sets sights on cutting waste from Social Security Administration
Social security is the latest target of the Department of Government Efficiency's push to significantly cut down government spending.
Musk floats falsehoods about Social Security, immigrants as DOGE seeks changes
Elon Musk presented the fact that some noncitizens have Social Security numbers as shocking. But that’s how it’s supposed to work. And it doesn’t let them vote.
Elon Musk’s DOGE is undermining the Social Security Administration’s technology and operations, former White House official says
A former White House official says Elon Musk's DOGE is destabilizing the Social Security Administration’s technology and operations, creating widespread access issues for millions of Americans. The agency has faced website crashes and overwhelmed call centers,
Social Security’s acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner is facing calls to resign after he issued an order ...
Social Security 'War Room' Announced To Fight Donald Trump
Amid changes to Social Security, Senate Democrats launch a "war room" to fight Trump, Musk and disruptions affecting millions ...
Social Security Payments Going Out in April: Everything To Know
April marks the first month that boosted benefits will be paid out to those who were formally impacted by the Windfall ...
Social Security Admin Canceled Maine Contracts As Political Revenge For Trump
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, obtained private emails that show the ...
MacCallum to Sen. Coons: If Social Security Has Been Run So Well, Why Is It Going To Run Out Of Money?
FOX News host Martha MacCallum and Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) faced off on Tuesday over DOGE, government waste, and Social ...
Social Security Website Crashes as DOGE-Linked Disruption at the Agency Continues
Elon Musk's organization has been monkeying with America's retirement system, with no positive results so far.
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Outside a Social Security office, fear, lines, and misinformation
Some recipients are showing up because of confusion over what they do and don’t need to do to prove they are still alive.
Why you don't want to follow this bad social media advice on Social Security payments
Only a small group of people get their Social Security payments by paper check, but that's set to end Sept. 30. What to know ...
Elon Musk's disclosure of planned Social Security fraud arrest troubles top law enforcement officials: Sources
Elon Musk appeared to boast of advance knowledge of a planned arrest related to Social Security fraud, frustrating law ...
A Social Security office visit in the DOGE era finds fearful, uneasy visitors wondering if the place is staying open
People come to field offices for help with all kinds of problems, but they worry about how long they’ll be able to do so.