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Social Security, Trump and Phone Service

You won't be able to finalize Social Security claims over the phone soon. See new process

One Social Security Administration commissioner says that up to 85,000 more Americans will need to visit Social Security offices each week.

HuffPost on MSN · 11h

AARP Furious About Trump Administration Curtailing Social Security Phone Service

Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s false fraud warnings have led to rapid changes at the Social Security Administration.

Alternet on MSN · 1d

Trump admin lays out plan to 'sabotage' Social Security by cutting phone services: critics

The Trump administration aims to "ultimately collapse the system" that allows tens of millions of Americans to collect their earned Social Security benefits each month, said one leading advocate for the system Wednesday after officials announced a major change to the Social Security Administration.

Judge Kicks DOGE Out of Social Security

CNN International on MSN · 7h

DOGE blocked from accessing sensitive Social Security data, after judge raises concerns of a ‘fishing expedition’

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Social Security Administration from giving members of the Department of Government Efficiency access to agency data containing individuals’ personally identifiable information.

The New York Times · 6h

Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data

A federal judge in Maryland found that Elon Musk’s scrutiny of the agency’s data systems appeared to violate federal privacy laws.

The Associated Press - Busine… · 57m

Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing Social Security personal information for now

The decision from U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander in Maryland also requires the team to delete any personally identifiable data they may have. It comes after labor unions and retirees asked for an emergency order limiting DOGE access to the agency and its vast troves of personal data.

Social Security, Online Identity Requirements

The Associated Press on MSN · 13h

Social Security's new in-person identification requirement angers retirees and advocates

Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.

USA TODAY on MSN · 12h

Social Security Administration to require more in-person visits

The Social Security Administration announced that anyone who can't log into their online accounts must visit a local office to prove their identity.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 1d

What to Know: Social Security Administration Increasing In-Person and Online Identity Requirements

The Trump administration said the change would help safeguard against fraudulent activity, but retiree advocates are concerned it will put a burden on older Americans.

Major Social Security change is coming this month

MassLive · 10h

Major Social Security change is coming this month: What to know

The Social Security Administration just made a major announcement about certain kinds of claims and a new deadline at the end of the month.

Newsweek on MSN · 6h

Social Security Unveils Major Cost Saving Plan

The SSA has announced a new cost-cutting initiative aimed at reducing operational costs and enhancing efforts to combat identity fraud.

Yahoo · 1d

Change is coming for some people who receive social security checks

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone.

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List of Social Security Offices Expected To Close In 2025

The SSA is expected to close dozens of offices across the U.S. this year, in a move that has raised concerns among experts ...

Social Security Says DOGE Ruling Could Force Agency to Shut Down

The Trump administration is threatening to all but shut down the Social Security Administration in response to a judge’s ...

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Trump administration moves to mitigate errant release of Social Security numbers

White House rushes to mitigate the errant release of more than 400 Social Security numbers, other private information in JFK ...

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Judge temporarily blocks DOGE access to sensitive Social Security Administration systems

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order in the challenge brought by unions who argued DOGE's access was ...

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Judge Blocks DOGE Access to Social Security Records for Now

A Maryland federal judge temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s government efficiency team from accessing the personal information ...

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Their Social Security info was revealed in JFK files. One plans to sue.

Joseph diGenova, a former top Justice Department official - and staunch Trump ally and lawyer - called the breach "sloppy and ...

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Judge Bans Musk’s DOGE Goons From Social Security Secrets

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing data at the Social Security ...

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White House scrambles after JFK files expose Social Security numbers

After the Social Security numbers of more than 400 former congressional staffers and others were made public in files related ...

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