House Republicans on Monday outlined their plans for a far-reaching tax bill that would deliver on several of President Trump’s campaign pledges — for now.
Category: Social Security (US)
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Republicans Wrestle With Trump’s Demands for Tax Cuts
House Republicans are planning to include several of President Trump’s campaign promises in the first draft of the bill, which they hope to release soon.
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Elon Musk Backs Away From Washington, but DOGE Remains
The Department of Government Efficiency has already made an immense imprint on the government, but it has not come close to Elon Musk’s pledge of cutting $1 trillion.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Social Security Workers Say It Is Being Endangered by DOGE
Current and former employees, both Republican and Democratic, are raising alarms about the damage cost-cutting efforts could do to the agency’s ability to serve the public.