Something is fishy about that social security database. Apparently it is structured so that you cannot do basic business level inquiries while masking personal identifying data, so that becomes the basis for keeping everyone out. How convenient for some. Same thing with the IRS. They invade your privacy ten ways to sunday but suddenly you cannot go anywhere near their database to evaluate program and managerial performance. Some rotten sh#t being protected in DC. Social Security chief steps down over DOGE access to recipient data: Reports https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5150499-social-security-chief-resigns-doge-access-data/
The Social Security and IRS databases are very standard SQL databases in structure and layout. There is nothing fishy about them except to Trump supporters who promote DOGE lies. There are limits to user level queries into these databases and some information is encrypted -- this is to prevent large scale theft of private personal data by a employee or contractor running a query. A common and reasonable security measure for nearly any database containing private data whether it be government, financial, or healthcare information. The only thing rotten in D.C. currently is DOGE. Let's take a look at Musk's lie regarding the Social Security database. Musk is claiming that there are numerous people 150 years old in the Social Security database where the "Death" field has not been marked thus they are still considered alive and are being paid benefits. As described in numerous computer science forums - the "Death" field in the Social Security (and other government databases) means that a Death Certificate has been filed with local/state government and the information forwarded to the federal government which serves as confirmation if they were reported as no longer alive by a family member. This reporting from local governments does not always happen. The "Deceased" field in the Social Security database indicates if the person is actually dead or alive. Since both columns are completely defined in the data map in regards to their purpose -- this means that either the DOGE team is completely inept or that Musk is deliberately lying about the findings. I will go with that Musk is deliberately lying since it is nearly impossible for DOGE programmers to be this inept and still breathing. BTW - the Social Security chief stepped down because she has integrity. The DOGE team with no proper public trust clearances should never be allowed anywhere near the Social Security database.
So, once again, everything is fine in DC but for Trump. Your ilk do not have a clue as to why you lost the election and yet another one will be coming soon. Not a good combination.
How can the fact checkers fact check with no facts? The fact checkers do not have access to the data.
There is obvious available data including a readily available government website listing every single federal government contract which does not have national security implications.