US EditionFrank Bisignano, Trump's pick to lead Social Security agency, faces lawmakers amid DOGE job cuts
- On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Frank Bisignano, President Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration , faces a tough Senate confirmation hearing amidst concerns about the White House's efforts to scale down the agency, which serves over 70 million Americans.
- The hearing is occurring against a backdrop of recently announced SSA workforce cuts exceeding 10%, which are expected to affect customer service and have sparked worries about the agency's ability to function effectively.
- Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden sent Bisignano a letter on Monday, questioning his stance on privatizing the agency and reversing recent changes, including administrative requirements for beneficiaries, office closures, and job cuts, while Elon Musk has publicly criticized Social Security as a 'Ponzi scheme'.
- Former SSA commissioner Martin O'Malley stated that the Department of Government Efficiency's actions are 'probably taking 90% of the actions necessary to crater this agency into a total system collapse,' while Republican Senator Mike Crapo believes Bisignano's private sector experience makes him exceptionally qualified.
- Concerns have been raised that these changes could hollow out the agency, deprive Americans of benefits, and potentially pave the way for privatization, with Warren and Wyden expressing worries about private equity involvement and the potential exploitation of the agency, despite some leaders considering Bisignano's private sector experience an asset.
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Social Security chief nominee says during hearing that ‘the objective isn’t to touch benefits'
Frank Bisignano, a self-professed “DOGE person,” was called to account for recent upheaval at the Social Security Administration, which provides benefits to roughly 72.5 million people, including retirees and children.
Trump nominee to lead Social Security Administration faces questions about potential cuts
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration faced tough questions on Capitol Hill about the future of the agency. Elon Musk and his team from DOGE had already started cutting staff and making other changes before a federal judge blocked them late last week. Laura Barrón-López reports.
Democrats grill Social Security nominee over disruptions as Republicans defend Trump
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano, got an earful from Senate Democrats at his confirmation hearing Tuesday, in the wake of early actions by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency to downsize the agency.
‘They don’t care’: DOGE cuts could cause ‘missed’ Social Security checks, top Dem warns
President Donald Trump held the third known meeting of his Cabinet today. Elon Musk attended despite not having an actual Cabinet-level position with the Department of Government Efficiency.
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