Musk Again Misleads on Social Security Fraud
The world’s richest man misstated a statistic from the Social Security Administration to once again overstate fraud in the program.
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Assessing Elon Musk’s Misleading Claims About Fraud in Government Spending
The world’s richest man made inaccurate claims about entitlement fraud, how a government payment system works and government survey costs.
Frank Bisignano, Trump’s Pick to Lead Social Security Administration, Faces Senators
Frank Bisignano is expected to face questions about the White House’s plans for the agency, which supplies monthly benefits to 73 million people and normally moves slowly.
Social Security, Buffeted by Turmoil, Awaits a New Leader
The billionaire Elon Musk has become fixated on finding fraud inside the agency, which provides retirement, survivor and disability payments to 73 million Americans each month.
Social Security Leader Warns of Halt to Agency’s Work, Before Backtracking
The head of the Social Security Administration pulled back his startling warning after a judge said he had misinterpreted a court order restricting DOGE access.
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.
Social Security Will Require Online or In Person Identity Checks
The new rule would require people who want to make changes to first verify their identity online or in person.
Social Security Administration Will No Longer Allow Changes Made by Phone
The new rule would require people who want to make changes to first verify their identity online or in person.
Musk Keeps His Eye on Social Security
The tech billionaire has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Social Security is rife with fraud, even as President Trump denies plans to cut those benefits.
Elon Musk Suggests DOGE 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.”