Antonio Gracias, a close associate of Elon Musk, has started a role at the Social Security Administration as part of an effort to overhaul the agency, which is seen as politically controversial.

The article discusses rising financial stress due to tariffs imposed by President Trump and stock market instability. It emphasizes how these developments impact consumer prices and highlights Elon Musk's controversial statements about Social Security.

Congressional Democrats are planning protests against President Trump’s address to Congress, including boycotts and bringing guests affected by his policies.

In a recent interview, Elon Musk labeled Social Security as a Ponzi scheme, raising concerns among Democrats and complicating budget discussions for Republicans.

The article discusses the turmoil within the Social Security Administration due to DOGE proposed budget cuts and leadership changes. Experts warn that this jeopardizes benefits for many Americans, affecting both current beneficiaries and new claims processing.