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Social Security's acting commissioner and FDA's head of food division resign over budget cuts

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk has taken issue with Social Security payments made by the Social Security Administration .

Musk is leading a task force that is reportedly working to cut federal spending and has been granted access to "sensitive Treasury data" Jim Jones , head of the FDA 's food division, has stepped down due to agency cuts.

The scrutiny on me is extreme, so it's not like I could 'get away' with something, nor do I have any incentive to do so." Musk 's involvement is expected to continue generating backlash from Democrats , who have pushed back now with legislation. Eight out of 11 people in a focus group by Engagious/Sago recently said they approve of Musk 's DOGE efforts. Related Articles Start your unlimited Newsweek trial.

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