Social Security (US)

US Debt Will Mean ‘Significant Risks’ for Economy, Budget Office Says

Debt as a share of the U.S. economy will reach 118% in 2035, the Congressional Budget Office said on Thursday.

By Tony Romm

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Frank Bisignano, Trump’s Pick to Lead Social Security Administration, Faces Senators

Frank Bisignano is expected to face questions about the White House’s plans for the agency, which supplies monthly benefits to 73 million people and normally moves slowly.

By Tara Siegel Bernard

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Social Security, Buffeted by Turmoil, Awaits a New Leader

The billionaire Elon Musk has become fixated on finding fraud inside the agency, which provides retirement, survivor and disability payments to 73 million Americans each month.

By Andrew Duehren Alexandra Berzon and Tara Siegel Bernard

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Social Security Will Require Online or In Person Identity Checks

The new rule would require people who want to make changes to first verify their identity online or in person.

By Tara Siegel Bernard