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DOGE’s haphazard takeover of Social Security risked data of millions of Americans ‘leaking into the wrong hands’

Tiffany Flick, a civil servant of 30 years, detailed the speed with which a DOGE associate was parachuted into the Social Security Administration to access sensitive data

The Independent UK

Doge takeover of social security seemed ‘based on myth’, says ex-senior official

Tiffany Flick claims agents from Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting unit assailed staff with questions about fraud

The Guardian - US

Former Top Social Security Official Reveals DOGE Employees Demanded Access To Sensitive Data And Exposed It In Unsecured Locations

The former acting head of the Social Security Agency is detailing how the takeover by DOGE employees can expose sensitive data from millions of Americans

Latin Times

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Silent Anas Sarwar urged to speak out against Labour welfare cut plans

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been urged to take a stand against the £6 billion worth of social security cuts that are reportedly being…

The National (Scotland)

What DWP changes to PIP and Universal Credit mean for you

The UK Government is reportedly set to introduce a sweeping range of social security reforms in a bid to slash £6 billion off the benefits bill ...

The National (Scotland)

Millions of Australians set for welfare payments boost

More than five million people will see their welfare payments boosted later this month, under the latest round of indexation changes.

AAP

Labour 'wrong' to raid benefits budget to boost defence spending, MP warns

Labour have been slammed for their plans to gut social security benefits to fund increased defence spending ...

The National (Scotland)

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The Average Social Security Check in Every State

Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.

Kiplinger

The world must learn to take Donald Trump literally

In his reckoning, there are not so much as sovereign states, but properties with tenants that can purchased

The Guardian - UK

Musk’s DOGE team gets access to sensitive child support database despite objections from officials

DOGE’s efforts to probe separate IRS data are currently on hold

The Independent UK

Democratic Senator Mocks Elon Musk With a List of '5 Things' Trump Accomplished This Week: 'Hope This Helps'

Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) mocked Elon Musk on X by copying his recent demand to federal workers and sharing a list of "5 things" he claims President Donald Trump accomplished this week.

Latin Times

Former Social Security Commissioner Predicts Social Security Could Collapse Within 90 Days as DOGE Slashes Staff

Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley is slamming the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s cuts to Social Security staff and warning that the administration is heading for meltdown within 90 days if it continues on its current trajectory, according to a report.

Latin Times

Social Security's acting chief privately admits DOGE 'will make mistakes' while cuts delay processing of claims, report says

"DOGE people are learning and they will make mistakes, but we have to let them see what is going on at SSA."

Fortune

Social Security Administration To Recover 100% Of Overpayments Made To Beneficiaries

SSA Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek said it is the agency's "duty to revise the overpayment repayment policy back to full withholding."

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The Independent UK

Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans

Kiplinger

Where to Retire: Living in Brazil Is More Than Carnival, Coffee and Copacabana

Living in Brazil offers affordability, magical rainforests, and a lively beach vibe. It is a great retirement landing spot — but do your homework first.

Kiplinger

Four Action Items for Federal Employees With $2M+ Saved

If you can't stand the chaos, maybe you can walk off into the sunset of retirement. Here are some thoughts on how to figure out if that would work for you.

The National (Scotland)

Rachel Reeves accused of 'punching down on society's poorest' over welfare cuts

RACHEL Reeves has been accused of “punching down” on some of the poorest in society after she signalled her plans to cut the social security…

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The Guardian - UK

‘Don’t punish the vulnerable’: Labour MPs uneasy over planned welfare cuts

Ministers say ‘unsustainable’ rise in spending must be tackled but many backbenchers fear changes will not work

Salon

Maine Social Security snafu a "mistake"

Maine Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, publicly clashed with Trump at a televised meeting last month

Latin Times

Social Security Employees Barred From Reading News, Online Shopping at Work as DOGE Takes Aim at Agency

The Social Security Administration has blocked employees from reading news, shopping, and browsing sports sites during working hours.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Backs Plan To Privatise USPS And Amtrak As Trump's Cost-Cutting Crusade Escalates

DOGE chief Elon Musk recently signalled at a conference that the USPS and the passenger rail service Amtrak should be privatised to resolve their long-standing financial challenges.

Reason

Yes, Cutting Government Waste Is Important

Entitlements are a much bigger expense, but that doesn't mean the waste doesn't matter.

The Guardian - US

Staff at Social Security Administration banned from reading news sites at work

All-staff email is latest Trump-led assault on agency that runs safety-net program for 73 million Americans

The Conversation

DOGE threat: How government data would give an AI company extraordinary power

The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has secured unprecedented access to at least seven sensitive federal databases, including those of the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration. This access has sparked fears about cybersecurity vulnerabilities and privacy violations. Another concern has received far less attention: the potential use…

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