Although federal officials have long recognized improper spending as a problem, it is not the main reason for the program’s dire financial outlook

The involvement of Antonio Gracias, an investor who has known Elon Musk for two decades, suggests that Mr. Musk has made overhauling the Social Security Administration a priority.

Pinned to the top of Elon Musk’s X account is a six-minute clip of his recent three-hour interview with the podcaster Joe Rogan.

If there’s one thing Elon Musk loves more than disrupting industries, it’s disrupting facts. During his recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, the White House adviser declared Social Security to be “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.

Elon Musk has reversed course on an alleged plan to limit phone access to the Social Security Administration (SSA) after facing widespread criticism from lawmakers and the public. The reported move, which would have required millions of elderly and disabled Americans to manage their benefits online or in person,