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The acting head of the U.S. Social Security Administration has resigned after a dispute with DOGE
US Social Security Administration (SSA) acting head Michelle King resigned after a dispute with DOGE over access to sensitive government records.
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Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information
Acting Commissioner Michelle King’s departure from the agency over the weekend was initiated after King refused to provide DOGE staffers at the SSA with access to sensitive information.