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Data Privacy Battle: Judge Limits DOGE's Access to Social Security Information

April 18, 2025

A federal judge has recently stepped in to limit the access of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff to sensitive personal data within the Social Security Administration (SSA). This decision came as a response to a lawsuit filed by unions and retirees in Maryland, who were among the m

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The Future of Social Security: A New Leader Faces Scrutiny

March 25, 2025

The Social Security Administration is in the spotlight. The person chosen to lead it is facing tough questions. Frank Bisignano, who has a history in finance, is up for the job. He has been open about his support for DOGE, a group known for pushing for cuts in government services. The Social Securi

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Social Security in Chaos: What's Happening and Why It Matters

March 5, 2025

Imagine this: a government agency that's supposed to help people is suddenly in turmoil. That's what's happening with the Social Security Administration (SSA) right now. It all started when a group called DOGE, led by a businessman named Musk, began making big cuts to government spending. These cuts

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Data Disagreement Leads to Top Social Security Official's Exit

February 18, 2025

A high-ranking official at the Social Security Administration (SSA) has stepped down. Michelle King, who had been at the helm, chose to leave after a disagreement with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over access to sensitive data. The White House confirmed the change, nominati