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Social Security Administration has been on ‘autopilot,’ costing more than $800 million, acting commissioner says
The Social Security Administration is continuing cuts to its budget, a week after it announced it was reducing its number of staffers. The agency has identified $800 million in cost savings or “avoidance” in the fiscal year for 2025,
Social Security Administration to cut 7,000 workers
The U.S. government agency that provides benefits to tens of millions of older Americans plans to cut 7,000 workers, it announced on Friday, as part of the Trump administration's plan to slash the size of the federal workforce.
Social Security Administration will have 'significant' cuts. What does this mean for you?
The Social Security Administraton's planning to ax 7,000 jobs. What this means for its workers and Social Security beneficiaries.
Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who serve beneficiaries.
Watch: Democrats speak out against plans for Social Security Administration job cuts
Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over expected “significant workforce reductions” at the Social Security Administration. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), along with Sens. Patty Murray (Wash.
Video: LIVE: Senate Democrats respond to Social Security Administration layoffs
Senate Democrats respond to Social Security Administration layoffs Watch live as Senate Democrats respond after the Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,

Sad Reality of President Trump’s Social Security Plan

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Deep cutbacks in Social Security staff slammed by U.S. Senate Democrats
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Social Security Disability Insurance March 2025: Here's When You'll Get Your Money
The next round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments is headed out soon. Here's when to expect your money.
Social Security payments could suffer interruption soon as DOGE causes ‘system collapse,’ former commissioner warns—’start saving now’
Ultimately, you’re going to see the system collapse and an interruption of benefits. I believe you will see that within the ...