Unpacking Elon Musk’s claims about Social Security

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<p>On today&rsquo;s show: The top Social Security official exited after a clash with Elon Musk&rsquo;s DOGE over data. The <a href="https://apple.news/AcRnVnTOrQs6GFkryenBAsA">Washington Post</a>&rsquo;s Jacob Bogage explains what is happening.</p> <p>Are 150-year-old Americans receiving Social Security checks, as Elon Musk said? <a href="https://apple.news/A3xUIzCoQQUKJcLScEYPnOg">Poynter</a> examines the claim.</p> <p>Trump proposed eliminating FEMA and putting states in charge of disaster response. <a href="https://apple.news/AizV6i5TfQWqbjg1uCatVtQ">Politico</a> reports red states don&rsquo;t like that idea.</p> <p>Counter-narcotics programs in Mexico are suffering because of the Trump administration&rsquo;s freeze on foreign aid. <a href="https://apple.news/A-MtiHAlLRJayXa_HWmZbtQ">Reuters</a>&rsquo;s Laura Gottesdiener explains the reporting.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Plus, Trump <a href="https://apple.news/A3YOmV7dxTkqks-rQMTB2gQ">signs</a> an executive order aimed at making IVF treatment more affordable. <a href="https://apple.news/A49zYBVrFRrmUHFcmZ5IQTw">Israel and Hamas</a> agreed to expedite a hostage and prisoner release by one week. And how did everyone survive the <a href="https://apple.news/AqEXK_3xVS5WsWwm9Gl-J9w">Delta plane crash</a> in Toronto?</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>