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GOP Senators Want Musk to 'Zip It' on Social Security
GOP Starting to Fear
Blowback Over Social Security
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Mar 20, 2025 2:48 PM CDT

GOP Starting to Fear Blowback Over Social Security

One Republican senator wants Elon Musk to 'zip it' over potential cuts

(Newser) - Elon Musk has been dipping his toes into what NBC News calls "one of the most politically dangerous arenas in America"—Social Security payments. And multiple Republican senators want very much for him to butt out, reports the Hill .
  • "He should zip it on that. It's
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Social Security Administration Will Crack Down on ID Checks

Many will likely have to show up in-person to prove their identity

(Newser) - In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures—which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone, the AP reports. Beginning March 31st, people will no longer be able...

Ex-Head of SSA Sees Imminent Social Security 'Collapse'

Martin O'Malley advises to 'start saving now,' predicts some checks may stop in next 30-90 days

(Newser) - The Social Security Administration hasn't missed sending out benefits checks in the more than 80 years that it's been doing so, but that may be about to change amid recent moves by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to slash spending at government agencies, according to a...

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