Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says his mother-in-law wouldn't complain if her Social Security check didn't arrive this month

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• Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said complaints about missing benefits checks indicate fraud.
• A federal judge blocked DOGE's access to personal Social Security records amid fraud claims.
• More than 7 million Americans receive 90% of their income from Social Security, based on SSA data.

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