Biden selects Martin O'Malley to head Social Security Administration

President Biden has chosen former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley to lead the Social Security Administration, a move that comes as the agency faces increased scrutiny over management failures. O'Malley, who ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 2016, would oversee an agency that has been accused of retaliating against whistleblowers, wrongfully denying claims, and conducting fewer fraud investigations. The agency's long-term finances are also in doubt, with potential benefit cuts of 20% starting in 2033 if no action is taken. O'Malley's nomination is expected to face GOP scrutiny, following Biden's firing of the previous Social Security Commissioner, Andrew Saul.