Social Security, DOGE

The Newly Elevated Acting Head of Social Security Covertly Helped DOGE
Some Democrats have raised concerns about Leland Dudek’s leadership of the agency.
The new US Social Security head was suspected of secretly feeding info to Musk’s DOGE.
Acting commissioner Leland Dudek, a data analyst at a small anti-fraud office before his ascension last week, was placed on paid leave and under internal investigation on suspicion he’d broken privacy and tax laws by “sharing unauthorized access to information” with DOGE representatives,
Social Security Administration acting commissioner steps down
Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner Michelle King has stepped down from her role at the agency, a Trump administration official confirmed to CBS News. King was replaced by Leland Dudek, who oversaw the SSA fraud investigation office, and then she resigned, according to the official.
Acting Social Security chief opens up on DOGE, claims of dead people receiving benefits
The acting head of the Social Security administration discussed DOGE's access at the agency as well as reports spurred by Elon Musk's comments about centenarians getting benefits.
Social Security Chief Issues Update on DOGE Involvement
Lee Dudek, the new acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, said DOGE staffers won't be able make changes to agency systems or payments.
Social Security Administration: DOGE Cannot Make Changes to Benefit Payments
DOGE has limited "read only" access to data and will not disrupt or delay the disbursement of payments to beneficiaries, SSA Acting Commissioner Dudek said.
How a mid-level staffer rose to oversee the Social Security Administration within days
Leland Dudek, a mid-level career employee at the Social Security Administration, posted on LinkedIn that he was placed on ...
New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him
Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s ...
Social Security worker who was fired for aiding DOGE is made acting boss within days
Leland Dudek’s weekend started with a phone call removing him from his job at the Social Security Administration after giving ...
Who is Leland Dudek? Pro-DOGE ‘anti-fraud expert’ takes over as SSA chief after Michelle King’s exit
Leland Dudek has been appointed as the acting chief of the SSA following Michelle King’s abrupt departure. Dudek aims to lead ...
Top Social Security official exits after clash with Musk’s DOGE over data
Yet another top career staffer is leaving the administration amid a disagreement over a request by Elon Musk’s team for ...
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‘That’s Significant’: MSNBC Anchor’s Jaw Hits Floor When Told How Much Social Security Waste There Is
MSNBC host Jose Diaz-Balart was stunned Tuesday when told that a cursory audit found $72 billion worth of waste in ...
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Social Security Commissioner Reportedly Ousted After Denying Elon Musk Access to ‘Sensitive Files’
Michelle King, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, was ousted after denying Elon Musk access to "sensitive files," a person close to the matter told The Washington Post on ...
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Musk and DOGE underwater with some voters in recent polling
Majorities of Americans disapprove of Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency-driven upheaval of the federal ...