Social Security Benefits Could Face 'Interruption'

Protect Your Social Security Benefits As DOGE Cuts 7,000 SSA Jobs, Closes Offices
The SSA last week announced it would cut 7,000 of its 60,000 jobs plus close field offices and reduce regional offices as part of President Donald J. Trump’s mandate to reduce government waste and costs via the newly-named Department of Government Efficiency ( DOGE) initiatives.
Ex-Social Security leader sounds alarm: DOGE staff cuts will lead to ‘total collapse’ of systems
“This is going to lead to total system collapse,” O’Malley told The Baltimore Sun. “It’s a very old, fragile computer system in (COBOL) language, which isn’t even in schools anymore.” In a social media post made Friday, O’Malley went on to say he expects benefit interruptions to start soon.
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley Says DOGE Cuts Could Interrupt Benefits
Donald Trump's purge of the federal workforce could cause a system failure at the Social Security Administration, the agency's former leader warned.
Schumer: Trump is cutting Social Security, DOGE cuts hurting recipients
Top Senate Democrats are hitting President Donald Trump over the future of Social Security as he gets set to address a joint session of Congress this week.
O’Malley: DOGE cuts could soon trigger Social Security system ‘collapse’
Martin O’Malley, the former commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), said Monday the recent cuts made by tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the agency could result in the “collapse” of the Social Security system “within the next 30 to 90 days.
"System collapse": Ex-Social Security chief warns DOGE may cause "interruption of benefits"
Social Security has a perfect record of giving millions of Americans their monthly benefit checks since the agency was founded in the 1930s. But due to recent actions by Elon Musk's DOGE, the 72.5 million Americans who enjoy Social Security benefits may not see their check in the mailbox on time this year,
Ex-Social Security head warns system could soon ‘collapse’ thanks to DOGE cuts
Former Social Security commissioner Martin O’Malley is warning that DOGE cuts will likely trigger the system to collapse “within 30 to 90 days.” Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins to discuss.
Social Security Details $800 Million In Savings
The SSA said in a press release issued on March 3 that it has implemented "cost-saving and cost-avoidance" measures.
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‘Prelude to privatization:’ Social Security confirms workforce reduction targets, continues to shutter offices
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Social Security Administration has been on ‘autopilot,’ costing more than $800 million, acting commissioner says
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Social Security Administration aims to cut about 7,000 jobs, prompting fears of customer service impact
Calling its workforce “bloated,” the Social Security Administration announced Friday plans to slash about 7,000 jobs, or ...
Social Security Administration will have 'significant' cuts. What does this mean for you?
The Social Security Administraton's planning to ax 7,000 jobs. What this means for its workers and Social Security ...
Social Security Benefits Could Face 'Interruption' Within 30 Days
A former SSA commissioner says system outages have occurred because of DOGE's cuts, suggesting a collapse could be imminent.
Colorado man fighting to get Social Security payments restarted after erroneously being declared dead
More than a month later, an Aurora man still is fighting to reinstate his retirement checks, and can’t seem to get a clear ...
Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who ...
Social Security payments: Here’s when this month’s benefits averaging $2,000 will hit
According to the Social Security Administration, the average Social Security retirement benefit is $1,976 per month. The maximum monthly SSI payment for 2025 is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a ...
Tax Implications of the Social Security Fairness Act: Are You Prepared?
If your combined income is under $25,000 (single) or $32,000 (joint filing), there is no tax on your Social Security benefits ...
Social Security and Sex Robots: Musk Veers Off Script With Joe Rogan
Elon Musk’s three-hour interview with “The Joe Rogan Experience” offered a window into his worldview that was by turns crude ...