A Social Security “war room,” threats to shut the agency, worker buyouts and a restraining order — here’s a timeline of what has taken place so far this year.

Key Takeaways The Social Security Administration is prioritizing a digital approach, which includes ending physical benefit checks and adding a chatbot. The agency and advocates say these changes ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...