Trump, Musk Exaggerate Scale of Improper Social Security Payments to the Dead
President Donald Trump incorrectly interpreted data shared by Elon Musk when he falsely claimed on Feb. 18 that “millions and ...
New Social Security chief refutes claims of deceased people over 100 years old getting checks
People who are listed as over 100 years old in the Social Security system are "not necessarily receiving benefits," the new ...
Social Security is the latest front in Trump and Musk’s attack on trust in government
Across various programs, the result will be the same: a government that gives people poorer service and isn’t there when we ...
Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims
The Trump administration is falsely claiming tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving improper Social ...
The Newly Elevated Acting Head of Social Security Covertly Helped DOGE
Some Democrats have raised concerns about Leland Dudek’s leadership of the agency.
Musk misreads Social Security data, millions of dead people not on benefits: Experts
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are falsely implying that millions of dead Americans are receiving Social Security ...
Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information: AP sources
The Social Security Administration 's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of ...
Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information, AP sources say
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of ...
Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce ...
Acting Social Security chief opens up on DOGE, claims of dead people receiving benefits
The acting head of the Social Security administration discussed DOGE's access at the agency as well as reports spurred by Elon Musk's comments about centenarians getting benefits.
Social Security Administration: DOGE Cannot Make Changes to Benefit Payments
The acting Social Security Commissioner released a statement that the agency will uphold SSA's history of protecting benefits ...
Are tens of millions of dead people really getting Social Security checks? What the data shows
It is true that improper payments have been made, including some to dead people. But how big of a problem is Social Security ...