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Here's what to know about the claim DOGE is closing 47 Social Security offices
In March 2025, a rumor spread that U.S. President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency was closing 47 Social Security Administration offices across the country. The claim surfaced after Trump tasked DOGE at the beginning of his second term with shrinking the size of the federal workforce to make it more "efficient and effective.
DOGE plans to close nearly 50 Social Security offices; see the list
The closures total to over $15 million in estimated federal saving, according to the temporary government organization.
'DOGE Kids' Changes to Social Security Revealed by Head of Agency
New audio reveals Social Security head Leland Dudek admitting DOGE staff have broad data access amid Trump's agency overhaul.
It's unclear how much DOGE tried to cut Social Security phone services
The news was quickly picked up and shared in other news outlets and on social media, and Snopes readers searched the site to find out if it was true.
Musk Hints Entitlements Like Social Security Are DOGE’s Next Target
The DOGE edgelord has views on popular entitlement programs that no politician could embrace without fear of extinction.
DOGE Is Supposed to Clean Up Social Security. Will It Also Cut Benefits?
Just as people tend to do their fair share of needless spending, so does the federal government. But that wastes taxpayers’ dollars and puts pressure on key programs that are essential to many people.
The change that could affect your Social Security deposit
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a crucial change: direct deposit information can no longer be updated over the phone due to fraud concerns.
Social Security says it will no longer accept bank changes over the phone
Those who need to change their direct deposit information with Social Security will have to do it online or in-person.
Social Security Administration: Reports of phone service elimination ‘inaccurate’
The Social Security Administration is increasing its protection against fraud by eliminating the risk of fraud associated with changing bank account information by telephone, and requiring people to prove their identities in person or through a two-factor authentication process online.
DOGE is flirting with the ‘third rail’ of American politics — errors could delay or disrupt benefits, a former top Social Security official says
The White House says that it won’t mess with Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits, but the loss of expertise ...
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As DOGE Mauls Social Security, Profit-Hungry Private Equity Is Swooping In
Three private equity veterans are weaseling their way in, reportedly on the orders of the presumptive SSA commissioner.
Federal judge considers blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
A federal judge is considering whether to temporarily block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing ...
A Social Security insider describes DOGE’s rampage at the agency and the threat to your benefits
How a DOGE team ran roughshod through the Social Security Administration, gaining access to personal data and putting benefit ...
Could Social Security collapse? Columbus union member warns of risk of Musk, DOGE changes
A Columbus member of the federal workers' union is raising the alarm about the impact DOGE staff cuts and building closures ...
Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGE
People across the political battleground of Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. say they're worried about cuts to Social ...
DOGE Stimulus Check Update: Creator Clarifies 'Social Security' Eligibility
The proposed $5,000 DOGE stimulus would be issued per household, rather than to each individual taxpayer, including those ...