Social Security, Trump

Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted
As the Social Security Administration cuts staff, that could impact the agency's ability to pay millions of benefit checks each month, Democratic senators warn.
Social Security could soon take 100% of your benefit check if you're overpaid. Here's what to know.
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
Musk muddies Trump’s messaging on Social Security and Medicare
The popular entitlement programs came with a warning label from Republican senators not to slash benefits as Democrats look to make the episode a wedge matter.
Under Trump, Social Security resumes what it once called ‘clawback cruelty’
The agency said it was acting in the interest of fiscal responsibility. Advocates for Social Security beneficiaries described the action as cruel and harmful.
White House says Musk cuts to Social Security and Medicare won’t affect benefits
Officials on Tuesday reiterated allegations of "waste and fraud" in entitlement programs as the administration said that no cuts will be made to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.
New Social Security policy could cut off recipients’ benefits: Here’s how
A change in the way Social Security handles overpayments could eliminate monthly benefits for some recipients, the agency announced last week. On Friday, the agency announced it was reinstating a plan to take 100% of a beneficiary’s monthly check until an overpayment is repaid.
Will Trump Keep His Promise Not to Cut Social Security?
Key Points President Trump has promised not to cut funding to Social Security. But one of his key Social Security plans could push the program closer to insolvency. Trump risks cutting Social Security even if it’s unintentional.
How Trump’s plans for Social Security will impact you in 2025 and beyond
Big changes are coming to Social Security, and they might hit your wallet sooner than you think. From eliminating taxes on benefits to major staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration, President Donald Trump’s proposals could impact the benefits you’ve earned.
3 Big Social Security Changes We Could See in 2026
We're only a couple of months into the year, but Social Security has already gotten a pretty significant shakeup with the ...
Social Security Administration announces 2025 changes. Here are important things to know
The Social Security Administration stated more than 72.5 million Americans will benefit from the 2.5% COLA increase in 2025.
DOGE plans to close nearly 50 Social Security offices; see the list
The closures total to over $15 million in estimated federal saving, according to the temporary government organization.
‘A disruptive effect’: How slashing staff at the Social Security Administration is sparking fears the system could collapse
Millions of Americans could soon feel the impact of the deep staffing cuts being planned at the Social Security ...
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Musk Hints Entitlements Like Social Security Are DOGE’s Next Target
The DOGE edgelord has views on popular entitlement programs that no politician could embrace without fear of extinction.
Social Security Administration makes major policy change: How it will affect beneficiaries
A Social Security Administration policy change will go into effect at the end of the month: Here's what you should know.
“The President Wanted It and I Did It”: Recording Reveals Head of Social Security’s Thoughts on DOGE and Trump
In a recording obtained by ProPublica, acting Social Security Commissioner Leland Dudek portrayed his agency as facing peril, ...
Kalispell Social Security office downsizing, but will remain open, assures Zinke's office
Kalispell's Social Security Administration office is shrinking, but will remain open, according to the office of Congressman Ryan Zinke. "[Social Security] is renegotiating leases to rid their books ...