Next on Musk’s DOGE chopping block: Social Security, Medicaid, other federal benefit programs
The head of DOGE told Fox Business that $500 billion to $700 billion in waste needed be cut from federal benefit programs.
Musk Calls Out Social Security and Medicare as ‘Big One’ DOGE Is Targeting for Cuts
Elon Musk highlighted “entitlements spending”—which includes Social Security and Medicare—as one of his prime targets for massive cuts in an interview with Fox Business Network on Monday. “Most of the federal spending is entitlements,
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.
Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud
Elon Musk says Social Security and other federal benefit programs will be targeted in his hunt for fraudulent spending.
Musk says entitlements ‘big one’ to cut in Trump’s DOGE push
Musk called entitlement spending — including Social Security and Medicare — a key target for cuts, arguing the federal programs are plagued by fraud.
Elon Musk Teases Big Cuts to Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare
Trump’s billionaire DOGE chief claims, without evidence, there’s $700 billion in “waste and fraud” he can cut from America’s core safety net programs.
What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk’s DOGE
Across-the-board cuts at the Social Security Administration are prompting questions about how the benefits of millions of recipients may be affected.
Elon Musk eyeing 'ponzi scheme' social security and benefits for cuts in Trump's DOGE push? Check details
Is Elon Musk eyeing Social Security and benefit programmes for cuts in US President Donald Trump's latest DOGE push? "Most of the federal spending is entitlements," Musk said in the latest interview.
Musk Suggests His Team Will Scrutinize Social Security and Entitlement Spending
In an interview with Larry Kudlow, Elon Musk claimed that fraud in Social Security and other major programs was “the big one to eliminate.”
Joe: Elon Musk said we have to eliminate Social Security and Medicare
Elon Musk on Monday in an interview with Fox Business Network's Larry Kudlow referred to federal spending on programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid as areas that need to be eliminated.
Elon Musk Calls Federal Spending On Social Security, Benefit Programs 'The Big One' To Cut
The billionaire entrepreneur, who is advising President Donald Trump, suggested that $500 billion to $700 billion in "waste" needed to be cut.
DOGE cuts = longer waits, other issues: Reducing SSA staff has consequences
Around 10,000 people a day are retiring and signing up for Social Security benefits, which is expected to continue for ...
Social Security’s acting chief privately admits DOGE ‘will make mistakes’ while cuts delay processing of claims, report says
SSA employees told the Post that DOGE-led cuts to staff, spending and operating systems are already sowing chaos and delaying ...
DOGE is driving Social Security cuts and will make mistakes, acting head says privately
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner said members of Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team are outsiders who are ...
Erie voters have questions about DOGE cuts, Rep. Mike Kelly should face them | Letter
Chris Magoc chides U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly for failing to meet in person with voters and answer questions about DOGE cuts and ...
DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot ...