Letter to the editor: DOGE, aka crony capitalism

Letter to the editor: DOGE, aka crony capitalism

The Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to Social Security records, raising concerns that the GOP may aim to privatize various government programs, including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Currently, Social Security operates with a 1% overhead.

Over A Dozen House RINOs Betray Trump, Attack DOGE In Tiresome Letter Tirade - The American Tribune.com

In an astonishing display of RINO-ism, over a dozen House Republicans have betrayed President Trump and subverted the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) by pushing back against the recent layoffs within the Social Security Administration (SSA). For context, a group of 15 House lawmakers, all Republicans, wrote a letter to Frank Bisignano on May 6, 2025, who recently became the head of the SSA, saying that they believe that th…

'We must use caution': House Republicans give warning to Trump's new Social Security chief

After financial services executive Frank Bisignano was confirmed this week to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA), a group of 15 House Republicans is now urging him to seriously address some of the lingering issues within the agency — including problems exacerbated by President Donald Trump's administration.The Arizona Republic recently reported that a group of 15 House Republicans who are predominantly from swing districts co-signed a…

Speaker Johnson Quietly Cancelled Votes on DOGE Cuts ⋆ Conservative Firing Line

The following article, Speaker Johnson Quietly Cancelled Votes on DOGE Cuts, was first published on Conservative Firing Line. The House of Representatives was scheduled to vote on $9.3B of cuts found by DOGE this week.  But Speaker Johnson quietly canceled the votes, which immediately infuriated many Republicans. “In early 2025, House Republican leaders tentatively planned to vote on a rescissions package proposed by President Donald Trump durin…

Even Republicans are getting concerned about Social Security cutting staff and closing offices

Fifteen Republican members of Congress took aim at proposed customer-service changes at the Social Security Administration, while the House Committee on Ways and Means invited the newly confirmed Social Security commissioner to outline plans for ensuring benefits get paid on time. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source The post Even Republicans are getting concerned about Social Security cutting staff and closing offices appeared firs…

Republicans break ranks on Social Security, worry about DOGE cuts

Republican representatives expressed their concern over staffing cuts and ending office leases.