Overview

• The Social Security Administration's MySSA portal has suffered repeated outages, with warnings that disruptions could extend to three days, impacting millions of beneficiaries.
• A federal court has upheld a temporary restraining order preventing DOGE from accessing sensitive SSA data, with further legal proceedings anticipated.
• DOGE's operational changes, including a 12% staff reduction and field office closures, have led to long wait times and reduced accessibility for vulnerable populations.
• Democratic senators, led by Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden, have launched a 'war room' to oppose DOGE's reforms, citing risks to benefit stability and public trust.
• Critics warn that DOGE's focus on fraud prevention and rapid restructuring risks systemic failures, with former SSA officials predicting significant service disruptions in the coming months.