Social Security, Elon Musk

New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him
Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s the acting Social Security commissioner.
Social Security Chief Issues Update on DOGE Involvement
Lee Dudek, the new acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, said DOGE staffers won't be able make changes to agency systems or payments.
Social Security chief quits over Elon Musk-led hunt for data
Concerns are growing about sweeping cuts and potential privacy invasion by the Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency.
Top Social Security Official Leaves After Musk Team Seeks Data Access
The departure of the acting commissioner is the latest backlash to the Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to access sensitive data.
U.S. Marshals Service reportedly deputized Musk’s security team
Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly putting the power of the state behind Elon Musk’s security detail.
Elon Musk’s Security Team Deputized By U.S. Marshals—Here’s What That Means
Musk said in a Thursday public appearance his security detail should potentially be bigger and that he was “open to ideas” on improving his security.
Musk's Private Security Detail Has Been Deputized
The US Marshals Service has deputized members of Elon Musk's security detail—an unusual move that affords the private force some of the rights that usually apply only to federal law enforcement agents.
New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts
The new head of the Social Security Administration says deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits." ...
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 chief steps down over DOGE access to recipient data: Reports
The Social Security Administration’s acting leader stepped down from her role over requests from the Department of Government ...
White House plays with Social Security fire
Elon Musk sees dead people – a lot of them. The White House’s billionaire cost-cutter-in-chief claims to have uncovered “the ...
Trump's new Social Security head admits dead Americans 'aren't necessarily' getting checks
Even Trump's new top Social Security chief is refuting the president's claims that deceased Americans are receiving Social ...
How a mid-level staffer rose to oversee the Social Security Administration within days
Leland Dudek, a mid-level career employee at the Social Security Administration, posted on LinkedIn that he was placed on administrative leave for cooperating with Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...
Musk's DOGE clash: SSA chief resigns
Michelle King stepped down as the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration after refusing to provide ...
Musk’s DOGE says it has saved $55 billion. Not so fast.
A Washington Post analysis found that hundreds of the canceled contracts DOGE listed represent savings of $0 each.