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Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
Read full article: Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security dataA federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiencyโs access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
What we know about the Social Security Administration listing thousands of living immigrants as dead
Read full article: What we know about the Social Security Administration listing thousands of living immigrants as deadThe Trump administrationโs move to classify thousands of living immigrants as dead and cancel their Social Security numbers is an escalation of the presidentโs crackdown on people who were legally allowed to live in the U.S. under programs instituted by his predecessor.
Appeals court restores DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies
Read full article: Appeals court restores DOGE access to sensitive information at US agenciesA federal appeals court is allowing billionaire Elon Muskโs Department of Government Efficiency to once again access peopleโs private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management.
Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outage
Read full article: Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outageThe Social Security Administration says it is investigating the root cause of website outages that have affected the โmy Social Securityโ portal where recipients access their benefits.
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 agencyโs 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.
People named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was released
Read full article: People named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was releasedThe John F. Kennedy assassination documents released this week disclosed sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers.
Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike
Read full article: Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alikeThe Social Security Administrationโs plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients has drawn ire from lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients who are concerned that the government is placing barriers in front of people seeking to access their benefits.
A list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this year
Read full article: A list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this yearTwenty-six Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year, due to actions taken by Elon Muskโs Department of Government Efficiency.
Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Read full article: Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of AmericansA group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Muskโs Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans.
What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk's DOGE
Read full article: What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk's DOGEAcross-the-board cuts at the Social Security Administration are prompting questions about how the benefits of millions of recipients may be affected.
Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workers
Read full article: Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workersMore than 3.2 million Social Security recipients who received pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service jobs will see an immediate boost in their benefits.
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 Administrationโs acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information.
Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Biden signed
Read full article: Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Biden signedPresident Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees.
Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?
Read full article: Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation that's set for a final vote in the Senate.
Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent past
Read full article: Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent pastMillions of retirees who receive Social Security benefits will see a 2.5% cost-of-living increase to their monthly checks beginning in January.
Social Security's scheduled cost of living increase 'won't make a dent' for some retirees
Read full article: Social Security's scheduled cost of living increase 'won't make a dent' for some retireesSocial Security recipients are expected to receive a smaller cost-of-living increase in January than in recent years as inflation moderates.
Liam and Olivia are still the most popular US baby names, and Mateo makes his debut on the list
Read full article: Liam and Olivia are still the most popular US baby names, and Mateo makes his debut on the listLiam and Olivia have for the fifth year topped the list of top baby names for brand new boys and girls in the U.S., according to the Social Security Administration.
Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a 'measure of good news'
Read full article: Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a 'measure of good news'The go-broke dates for benefit programs Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report.
What to know about the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
Read full article: What to know about the Social Security cost-of-living adjustmentTens of millions of older Americans will see a modest increase in benefits in January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
Read full article: Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderatesThe acting Social Security commissioner says a 3_2% increase in benefits next year โwill help millions of people keep up with expenses."
Biden chooses former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley to lead the Social Security Administration
Read full article: Biden chooses former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley to lead the Social Security AdministrationPresident Joe Biden has nominated former Maryland Gov. Martin OโMalley to lead the Social Security Administration.
Social Security now allows individuals to self-select gender
Read full article: Social Security now allows individuals to self-select genderIndividuals will be allowed to make sure their records with the Social Security Administration align with their gender identity under a plan announced Wednesday.
8.7% hike to Social Security checks won't cut it, some fear
Read full article: 8.7% hike to Social Security checks won't cut it, some fearIn a year when inflation has made Americansโ eyes pop when they fill up their gas or walk down grocery store aisles, many Social Security recipients worry whether the biggest cost-of-living increase in four decades will be enough to cover their needs.
Money Minute: When you should take Social Security benefits
Read full article: Money Minute: When you should take Social Security benefitsFor those getting ready to begin taking their Social Security benefits, itโs important to keep in mind just how much you can receive depending on what your age is.
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Sunday Read: Social Security recipients to get boost as rising costs continue
Read full article: Sunday Read: Social Security recipients to get boost as rising costs continueStarting next year (2022), youโll get more money, a lot more, but it will be to cover rising costs. Hereโs a closer look at what to expect.

Taxes: Answers to top FAQs about Social Security income
Read full article: Taxes: Answers to top FAQs about Social Security incomeEven for those of us who think we have some knowledge about anything tax related, it can be a stressful time. And it's certainly not a time when you want to play a guessing game.

Monroe Police Department warns residents about phone scam
Read full article: Monroe Police Department warns residents about phone scamMONROE, Mich. - Over the last few weeks, the Monroe Police Department has received several calls from local residents who say they were contacted by the U.S. Marshal's Office or the Social Security Administration. The caller is able to disguise their phone number to appear as if it were coming from a local telephone number, including the local police department. The Monroe Police Department does not store or keep social security numbers. To contact the Monroe Police Department about the phone scam, call 734-243-7500.

Texas woman admits addressing bombs to Obama, Texas governor
Read full article: Texas woman admits addressing bombs to Obama, Texas governorJulia Ann Poff, 47, admitted to addressing package bombs to former president Barack Obama, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Social Security Administration. HOUSTON - A Houston-area woman had admitted that she addressed package bombs to former president Barack Obama, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Social Security Administration. Julia Ann Poff pleaded guilty in a Houston federal court Monday to transporting explosives with intent to kill, injure or intimidate.