Alexandra Berzon

Los Angeles

Investigative Reporter at The New York Times

New York Times investigative reporter on politics desk focusing on risks to democracy. Previously WSJ/ProPublica - [email protected]

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Articles

Elon Musk and Social Security's Effort to Curb Illegal Immigration

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jess Bidgood |Alexandra Berzon

One hallmark of Elon Musk's 12 weeks in government has been his focus on Social Security. He has sent one of his closest advisers to work at the Social Security Administration. He has falsely insisted that the program is rife with fraud. And he has depicted the entitlement as a tool - a " giant magnet," to be specific - that he says entices illegal immigrants to come to the United States.
La Casa Blanca pretende cancelar los números de seguridad social de migrantes

1 week ago | infobae.com | Alexandra Berzon |Hamed Aleaziz |Ryan Mac

Social Security (US)Social Security AdministrationDeportationIllegal ImmigrationImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Homeland Security DepartmentGovernment Efficiency Department (US)Musk, ElonUnited States Politics and GovernmentDesde el comienzo de su mandato, el gobierno de Donald Trump ha actuado de manera agresiva para revocar el estatus legal temporal de cientos de miles de migrantes a quienes se les permitió entrar en el país durante la presidencia de Joe Biden.
Pressuring Migrants to ‘Self-Deport,’ White House Moves to Cancel Social Security Numbers

1 week ago | seattletimes.com | Tara Siegel Bernard |Ryan Mac |Alexandra Berzon

Since taking office, the Trump administration has moved aggressively to revoke the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were allowed into the country under President Joe Biden.
Pressuring Migrants to 'Self-Deport,' White House Moves to Cancel Social Security Numbers

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Alexandra Berzon |Hamed Aleaziz |Nicholas Nehamas |Ryan Mac |Tara Siegel Bernard

ICE collects as much information as possible to target, surveil and detain undocumented immigrants, although addresses in their records can sometimes be outdated. Mr. Dudek gave permission to DOGE engineers and ICE leaders to use his agency's data for law enforcement, the documents show. Michael Russo, the Social Security Administration's then-chief information officer and a member of Mr. Musk's team, also asked for the information to be sent to D.H.S. urgently.
‘Just a mess’: Staff cuts, rushed changes and anxiety at Social Security

2 weeks ago | pressdemocrat.com | Jack Healy |Alexandra Berzon |Tara Siegel Bernard

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The line started forming outside the Social Security office in suburban Glendale, Arizona, not long after sunrise, dozens of retirees and people with disabilities, shuffling papers, some leaning on walkers, all anxious to know whether President Donald Trump’s government overhaul had put their safety nets at risk. When 9 a.m. came, an employee emerged from the building with flyers asking the crowd to come back — once they had scheduled an appointment.
Staff Cuts, Rushed Changes and Anxiety at Social Security

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jack Healy |Alexandra Berzon |Tara Siegel Bernard |Nicholas Nehamas

President Trump promised not to touch Social Security, but as Elon Musk's team trims staff and plans cuts to phone services, the system is groaning under the pressure. The line started forming outside the Social Security office in suburban Glendale, Ariz., not long after sunrise, dozens of retirees and people with disabilities, shuffling papers, some leaning on walkers, all anxious to know whether President Trump's government overhaul had put their safety nets at risk.
Trump administration aims to spend $45 billion to expand immigrant detention

2 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Allison McCann |Alexandra Berzon |Hamed Aleaziz

The Trump administration is seeking to spend tens of billions of dollars to set up the machinery to expand immigrant detention on a scale never before seen in the United States, according to a request for proposals posted online by the administration last week.
Trump administration aims to spend $45 billion to expand immigrant detention

2 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Allison McCann |Alexandra Berzon |Hamed Aleaziz

The Trump administration is seeking to spend tens of billions of dollars to set up the machinery to expand immigrant detention on a scale never before seen in the United States, according to a request for proposals posted online by the administration last week.
Trump Administration Aims to Spend $45 Billion to Expand Immigrant Detention

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Allison McCann |Alexandra Berzon |Hamed Aleaziz

A request for proposals for new detention facilities and other services would allow the government to expedite the contracting process and rapidly expand detention. The Trump administration is seeking to spend tens of billions of dollars to set up the machinery to expand immigrant detention on a scale never before seen in the United States, according to a request for proposals posted online by the administration last week.
Trump’s pick to lead Social Security Administration is grilled about privatization

4 weeks ago | sanjuandailystar.com | Tara Siegel Bernard |Alexandra Berzon

By Tara Siegel Bernard and Alexandra BerzonFrank Bisignano, President Donald Trump’s pick to the lead the Social Security Administration, faced tough questioning from Senate Democrats on Tuesday, with lawmakers asking whether he would ignore calls from Elon Musk and others in the administration to make changes that could destabilize a critical program for retirees.