Apple News Today Unpacking Elon Musk’s claims about Social Security
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Feb 19, 2025 A clash ignites as the top Social Security official exits following Elon Musk's claims about 150-year-old beneficiaries. The fallout reveals concerns about efficiency in the administration. Meanwhile, President Trump's proposal to hand FEMA responsibilities to states raises eyebrows, especially among red states. The impact of foreign aid freezes affects Mexico’s counter-narcotics programs, plus Trump aims to make IVF more affordable. And, hear the incredible survival stories from the Delta plane crash in Toronto!
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150-Year-Olds on Social Security?
- Elon Musk claimed to find 150-year-old Social Security recipients.
- This is likely due to a quirk in the system's coding, defaulting some birthdates to 1875.
Social Security Audit
- The U.S. has a policy blocking Social Security payments for those recorded as 115 or older.
- A 2022 audit revealed less than 1% of Social Security payments were improper.
Beshear on FEMA
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear opposes eliminating FEMA.
- He cites the state's frequent need for disaster relief due to tornadoes, floods, and storms.