A Social Security “war room,” threats to shut the agency, worker buyouts and a restraining order — here’s a timeline of what has taken place so far this year.

The U.S. Social Security Administration abandoned plans to end phone services for retirees that would have started on Monday, following a growing outcry from advocates who warned that the changes could cause chaos and further strain the agency.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) reiterated its plans to walk back proposed cuts to its phone services, saying it would be implementing an “anti-fraud check.” “Beginning on