Social Security Website Crashes Following DOGE Software Update

The Social Security Administration's website has faced significant outages due to untested software changes implemented by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), disrupting access for millions of beneficiaries. Reports indicate that these issues stem from an expanded anti-fraud program aimed at verifying identities, which was rolled out without adequate testing for high user volumes. As a result, many users, particularly retirees and low-income families, are unable to sign in or have found their information missing, raising concerns about the stability of crucial services. Critics have pointed out that the mass layoffs at SSA, under Musk's direction, have further strained the agency's ability to support users. The situation has been exacerbated by a lack of transparency and insufficient communication from the agency regarding the ongoing issues. Social Security advocates have expressed alarm over the impact of these changes on vulnerable populations relying on timely access to their benefits.