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More older Americans worry Social Security won't be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: More older Americans worry Social Security won't be there for them, an AP-NORC poll findsA poll finds that as the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans, particularly Democrats, aren’t confident the benefit will be available to them.
Senate confirms Bisignano to lead Social Security Administration as agency faces DOGE overhaul
Read full article: Senate confirms Bisignano to lead Social Security Administration as agency faces DOGE overhaulWall Street veteran Frank Bisignano has been confirmed by the Senate to serve as commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlash
Read full article: Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlashThe Social Security Administration said Wednesday that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agency’s online portal, can complete their claim entirely over the phone instead of at an office.
Self-professed 'DOGE person' Frank Bisignano gets his confirmation hearing to lead Social Security
Read full article: Self-professed 'DOGE person' Frank Bisignano gets his confirmation hearing to lead Social SecurityThe nominee to lead the Social Security Administration has faced tough questions at his confirmation hearing about efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to shut down field offices and cut back on phone service.
Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information: AP sources
Read full article: Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information: AP sourcesThe Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information.