ProPublica reports that Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce cuts and closures of vital local offices. The consequences could be significant for millions of the most vulnerable Americans.

Protect Your Social Security Benefits As DOGE Cuts 7,000 SSA Jobs, Closes Offices
The Social Security Administration’s downsizing may lead to longer wait times, but experts stress that benefits remain intact. Learn key steps to manage your account and avoid potential service disruptions.

Under Trump, Social Security Resumes What It Once Called ‘Clawback Cruelty’
The Trump administration will revert to subtracting 100% of Social Security overpayments from all identified recipients beginning at the end of March, KFF Health News and Cox Media Group report. Many overpayments are the result of government error.

Is Your Social Security Data Safe?
Should you be concerned about the privacy of your Social Security data? The experts say, “Yes!”

The EBRI-Milken Institute Retirement Symposium: The Forces Transforming Retirement
Explore expert predictions from the EBRI-Milken Institute Retirement Symposium on market volatility, Secure Act 3.0, private equity in 401(k)s, and the future of American retirement planning.
Social Security Phone Services Win Two-Week Reprieve
In the last-minute switch, the SSA delayed DOGE-induced changes but also said disability beneficiaries will be able to maintain using phone services. However, applicants and beneficiaries for retirement, Medicare and other benefits will still be restricted to online or in-person Social Security access effective mid-April.

Has DOGE Destroyed Social Security?
Long waits, waves of calls, website crashes: The Washington Post reports how a flood of cuts led by Elon Musk has sent the agency into chaos.

Trump’s Second Term: Stock Market Volatility Amid Tariffs & Tax Uncertainty
Here are the similarities and differences between the 2025 stock market performance and Trump’s initial term. Tariff implementations and tax policy shifts are influencing market trends and investor behavior.

Senate Panel Grills Social Security Administration Nominee
The New York Times reports that in addition to the confirmation hearing for Frank Bisignano as SSA head, the Senate Finance Committee also approved the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid.

Musk, DOGE Claim They’ll Stop Health Care Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid
But Trump’s been allowing the CMS scammers to walk free, according to this new KFF Health News investigation.
