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Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano, left, listens as President Donald Trump speaks during event in the Oval Office to mark the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Social Security whistleblower who claims DOGE mishandled Americans’ sensitive data resigns from post

By Aamer Madhani - Associated Press

President Donald Trump, right, shakes the hand of Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano during an event in the Oval Office to mark the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

After Trump’s DOGE action, 300 million people’s Social Security data is at risk, whistleblower says

By Fatima Hussein - Associated Press

The U.S. Social Security Administration office is seen in Mount Prospect, Ill., Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

More older Americans worry Social Security won’t be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds

By Fatima Hussein and Amelia Thomson-Deveaux - Associated Press

FILE- First Data Corp. Chairman & CEO Frank Bisignano is interviewed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Oct. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Senate confirms Bisignano to lead Social Security Administration as agency faces DOGE overhaul

By Fatima Hussein - Associated Press

Demonstrators gather outside of the Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore, on Friday, March 14, 2025, before a hearing regarding the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security data. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outage

By Fatima Hussein - Associated Press

Demonstrators gather outside of the Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore, on Friday, March 14, 2025, before a hearing regarding the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security data. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Self-professed ‘DOGE person’ Frank Bisignano gets his confirmation hearing to lead Social Security

By Fatima Hussein - Associated Press

Elon Musk flashes his T-shirt that reads "DOGE" to the media as he walks on South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Judge blocks DOGE from access to Social Security information, data

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Demonstrators gather outside of the Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore, on Friday, March 14, 2025, before a hearing regarding the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security data. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike

By Fatima Hussein and Matt Sedensky - Associated Press

FILE - A Social Security card is displayed Oct. 12, 2021, in Tigard, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

By Fatima Hessein and Lindsay Whitehurst - Associated Press

A Social Security card is displayed Oct. 12, 2021, in Tigard, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Acting Social Security head resigns over DOGE access of recipient information: Report

By Fatima Hussein - Associated Press

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley testifies during a Senate Finance hearings to examine his nomination to be Commissioner of Social Security, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

O’Malley sets sights on leading DNC out of 2024 debacle, kicks off race for chair

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

A Social Security card is displayed on Oct. 12, 2021, in Tigard, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Social Security’s scheduled cost of living increase ‘won’t make a dent’ for some retirees

By Fatima Hussein - Associated Press

Staying healthy and old age illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

At 75, staying healthy is my new career

By Daniel Pipes

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley testifies during a Senate Finance hearings to examine his nomination to be Commissioner of Social Security, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Former Gov. O’Malley promises to modernize Social Security agency

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The toes of a baby are seen DHR Health, July 29, 2020, in McAllen, Texas. Dutton and Wrenlee are on the rise but they’re no match for champs Liam and Olivia as the top baby names in the U.S. last year. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

See what baby names were the most popular last year

Associated Press

A Social Security card is displayed on Oct. 12, 2021, in Tigard, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Social Security grants 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment increase to compensate for inflation

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE - Trays of printed social security checks wait to be mailed from the U.S. Treasury's Financial Management services facility in Philadelphia on Feb. 11, 2005. On Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming refugees resettled in the U.S. receive $2,125 per month from the government, while Social Security recipients only receive an average of $1,400 per month. Refugees receive no such monthly payment. (AP Photo/Bradley C. Bower, File)

Biden administration drops challenges to Social Security benefits for same-sex couples

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

In this May 7, 2020, photo, a pregnant woman wearing a face mask and gloves holds her belly as she waits in line for groceries at St. Mary's Church in Waltham, Mass. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged all pregnant women Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, to get the COVID-19 vaccine as hospitals in hot spots around the U.S. see disturbingly high numbers of unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Social Security predicts pandemic birth blip, not birth dearth

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Man pleads guilty to cashing aunt’s Social Security checks

Associated Press

Firms managing money for disabled Alaskans face crackdown

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