Accountability Spotlight: Social Security Commissioner Faces Tough Questions Amid Agency Turmoil and Staffing Cuts

The Social Security Administration (SSA), a cornerstone of America's social safety net serving over 72 million retirees, disabled individuals, and children, is under unprecedented strain. Newly appointed Commissioner Frank Bisignano testified before Congress amid sharp criticism concerning massive workforce cuts, privacy vulnerabilities, and the agency's ability to deliver on its solemn promise to Americans. Since Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiated aggressive cost-cutting measures earlier this year, the SSA has seen a drastic reduction of roughly 7,000 employees. Rather than reversing course or addressing morale issues head-on, Bisignano defended a strategy that relies heavily on technology upgrades and...