Social Security (US)

Pressuring Migrants to ‘Self-Deport,’ Trump Moves to Cancel Social Security Numbers

By placing migrants in Social Security’s “death master file,” the Trump administration is seeking to cut off their access to credit cards, bank accounts and other financial services.

By Alexandra Berzon Hamed Aleaziz Nicholas Nehamas Ryan Mac and

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Social Security Rolls Back Restrictions on Filing for Benefits by Phone

The agency’s plan to curtail phone services, which was expected to send tens of thousands to its offices each week, had been widely criticized.

By Tara Siegel Bernard

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What’s Happening to Social Security Under Trump? Here’s What Retirees Need to Know.

Deep staff reductions. New policies. Spreading misinformation. Since President Trump has taken office, the agency has been in tumult.

By Tara Siegel Bernard

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What to Know About Trump’s Order to Phase Out Paper Checks

An executive order from President Trump will require government agencies to make electronic payments for tax refunds, Social Security and other benefits as of Sept. 30.

By Ann Carrns