Senate Democrats Question Social Security Administrator Nominee Over DOGE

Last week, a federal judge temporarily blocked DOGE from accessing the personal data systems at the agency.

Frank Bisignano, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration, testifies at his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on March 25, 2025, in Washington. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Senate Democrats questioned Frank Bisignano, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) on March 25 about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) operating inside the agency, including accessing databases.

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) made clear his views about DOGE going into Social Security as part of its effort to flag waste, fraud, and abuse.