Coverage dated February 17, 2025

Top Social Security official steps down after disagreement with DOGE over sensitive data

Headline from NBC Los Angeles

Michelle King, the top official at the Social Security Administration, left her position this weekend after she refused a request from Elon Musk's Department of...

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Top Social Security official steps down after disagreement with DOGE over sensitive data (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Michelle King, the top official at the Social Security Administration, left her position this weekend after she refused a request from Elon Musk's Department of...

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information: AP sources (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information.

  3. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Acting Social Security head steps down over DOGE information access: AP sources (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.

  4. NBC News

    Social Security acting commissioner resigns and the cost of rebuilding for L.A. homeowners: Morning Rundown (opens NBC News)

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    In today’s newsletter: Top Social Security official steps down after clashing with Elon Musk’s DOGE. And what we know about the Delta jet that landed upside down.

  5. Black Enterprise

    Social Security Head Resigns Over DOGE Access To Recipient Information (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    The head of the Social Security Administration has resigned from her role over a clash with DOGE for trying to obtain sensitive information.

  6. Newsweek

    Who is Michelle King? Social Security head quits over reported DOGE dispute (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    King, has worked for the SSA since 1994, refused to provide DOGE staffers at the SSA with access to sensitive information.

  7. WHDH Boston

    Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information: AP sources - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration ‘s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access

  8. Green Field Reporter

    Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information: AP sources - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration ‘s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information, according to two people familiar with the official’s departure who were not auth…

  9. ABC 7 New York

    Top Social Security Administration official steps down after clash with DOGE, sources say (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Michelle King, a top Social Security Administration, or SSA, official stepped down after a clash with DOGE, sources say.

  10. New York Post

    Acting head of Social Security Administration resigns after dispute with Elon Musk’s DOGE: report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner Michelle King reportedly resigned over the weekend after a dispute with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

  11. Breitbart News

    Report: Top Social Security Administration Official Steps Down After Conflict with DOGE (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    A top Social Security Administration official repoortedly stepped down following conflict with DOGE employees.

  12. Townhall

  13. CNN

    Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information, sources say (opens CNN)

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    The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information, according to two people familiar with the official’s departure who were not authorized to discuss t…

  14. Truthout

    Acting Social Security Commissioner Resigns Amid Pressure From “DOGE” to Breach Americans’ Sensitive Data (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    “There is no way to overstate how serious a breach this is,” one critic of “DOGE’s” work said.

  15. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information, AP sources say (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Acting Commissioner Michelle King’s departure from the agency comes after more than 30 years of service.

  16. Fox News

    Acting head of Social Security quits after clash with DOGE over data: Report (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The acting head of the Social Security Administration reportedly quit her job over the weekend after butting heads with DOGE over access to sensitive government records.

  17. KYMA Yuma

    Top Social Security official steps down (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Acting Commissioner Michelle King stepped down over the weekend after members of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) sought access to sensitive personal data about millions of Americans held by the agency.

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