Frank Bisignano's confirmation comes after a months-long series of announcements at the Social Security Administration of mass federal worker layoffs and cuts to programs.

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans.

The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Wall Street veteran Frank Bisignano to head the Social Security Administration despite strong opposition from Democrats. He was confirmed on a 53-47 vote. The