Social Security acting commissioner resigns after Musk team requests data access

The acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Michelle King, resigned after Elon Musk's team sought access to sensitive personal data held by the agency. This marks a significant departure amid ongoing tensions over data access. Musk's Department of Government Efficiency aims to address fraud and waste in federal programs. However, King’s resignation reflects resistance from senior officials to provide access to private data about millions of Americans. Social Security payments represent a large portion of federal spending, with improper payments totaling about $71.8 billion from 2015 to 2022. The agency's internal data includes financial and employment information for individuals with Social Security numbers.