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DOGE Attacks on Social Security Have Left Millions in the Lurch
Disabled, ill, and aging Americans are facing a broken system that's now harder to navigate than ever.
DOGE Cuts Have Left Grieving Families Struggling to Access Survivor Benefits
People with disabilities have also reported extensive delays to access Social Security disability payments.
Social Security Changes Under Trump Led to Backlogs, Wait Times, and More Issues
The delays in service are largely the result of staff firings, coupled with little training for transferred staff.
Trump Admin Aims to Cut Down Office Visits in Latest Attack on Social Security
About 7,000 workers have already been cut from the agency, leading to understaffed field offices and overwhelmed phones.
What Does It Feel Like to Be Older and Hungry? Trump Doesn’t Care.
Living on a fixed income is hard enough without having to worry about what Trump and his cronies plan to take away next.
DHS Seeks to Combine State Driver’s License Records With Citizenship Data
Critics warn the DHS database could wrongly flag citizens as noncitizens, risking voter access and trust.
White House Plan Could Eliminate Age as Factor for Social Security Eligibility
Sources say the changes to Social Security are “a priority” for Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought.
Sanders Announces Legislation to Reverse Trump Cuts to Social Security
Sen. Bernie Sanders said Social Security must be expanded by making the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes.
Chief Actuary Says GOP Budget Will Accelerate Depletion of Social Security Funds
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said parts of the bill are a “a backdoor way for privatizing Social Security.”
Elizabeth Warren Demands Investigation Into Social Security Hotline Wait Times
Warren's office found some callers wait at least three hours to speak to a representative, if they speak to one at all.