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Social Security is a U.S. government program that provides financial support to retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving family members. It’s primarily funded by payroll taxes and provides monthly benefits to those who have contributed to the system.
Dems, Sanders Want to ‘Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security’
New bill introduced in Senate today seeks to reverse “disastrous cuts” they claim Trump administration has made to the Social Security Administration
Social Security COLA Projection Holds at 2.7%
Another policy expert puts the COLA projection in Oct. at 2.8%
DOGE Compromised Social Security Data, Whistleblower Claims
DOGE staffers created a live copy of data and uploaded it to an unsecured cloud environment, a top official with the SSA states
Reintroduced Social Security Bill Would Increase Payroll Tax Limit
The Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act would change the COLA formula and mandate contributions from the wealthiest Americans
Social Security at 90: Poll Finds 83% Say Program’s Challenges Need to be ‘Top Priority’
Bipartisan Policy Center finds Americans want Congress to tackle fiscal woes now as insolvency looms within a decade
Social Security Plays Bigger Role for Lower-Income Households
Over half of those with a household income of less than $50k say Social Security will be their primary source of income in retirement
Social Security Turns 90: Still Popular, Still Under Pressure
Beloved entitlement program faces steep fiscal challenges to keep its promise, but NIRS’ Dan Doonan says it’s a promise worth keeping as 90th anniversary arrives
Social Security COLA Forecast Boosts Slightly to 2.7%
The latest adjustment figure prediction comes as regulatory and legislative changes could impact benefits for retirees and seniors
Schumer Introducing New Legislation to ‘Protect’ Social Security
New bill will attempt to counter DOGE, GOP “cuts” to program; SSA says technological improvements have enabled “substantial progress” in service delivery outcomes
Bumping the Social Security FRA While Shielding Benefits for Low-Income Workers
Economists Andrew Biggs and John Shoven provide solutions to Social Security insolvency while protecting benefits for low-income Americans