Social Security, Trump and Benefits

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.
The Social Security Administration is Reducing Its Spending—Here's How It Will Affect Your Benefits
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Social Security Administration plans to cut or avoid spending $800 million this fiscal year and plans to reduce its workforce by more than 12%.Experts said these budget cuts could make it harder for beneficiaries to contact Social Security and could disrupt benefits.
How Trump’s plans for Social Security will impact you in 2025 and beyond
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. In 2025, you might see some relief if Social Security benefits become tax-free,
What Elon Musk said about fixing Social Security amid claims Trump administration is 'gutting it'
The White House is trying to calm concerns about the future of Social Security amid Elon Musk's latest comments and critics warning the Trump administration is 'gutting it.'
Trump fired thousands of Social Security workers. Here’s how it affects Florida.
In 2019, Jeff Meisler started feeling strange at work. A software engineer nearing 60, Meisler was having trouble thinking clearly. He fell behind on basic tasks, working extra hours to make up the slack. Eventually, his hand was forced. He had to go to the doctor.
White House says Trump won’t cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks
The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk’s comments about the need to examine entitlement spending
Social Security Administration faces job cuts, office closures under Trump
Social security restructuring via Trump, Musk and DOGE includes significant job cuts and office closures, impacting service delivery.
Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Agency Reportedly Mulls Cutting Phone Services
DOGE making sweeping cuts at the Social Security Administration “would be catastrophic for the people in our country,” the ...
‘Nose above the water’: Cuts to Social Security workforce will affect recipients
Carmen Oyola, a retired case manager for the New North Citizens' Council, is worried that recent changes to the Social ...
Social Security Administration: Reports of phone service elimination ‘inaccurate’
The Social Security Administration is increasing its protection against fraud by eliminating the risk of fraud associated ...
Social Security Insiders Warn Trump and Musk Could Break the Program
Social Security employees and former commissioner Martin O’Malley say DOGE’s intrusion into the agency could mean seniors not ...
Social Security recipients could have their checks withheld due to Trump-era policy change
That means if a Social Security recipient gets overpaid by the SSA, 100% of their monthly benefit will be withheld until the ...
Major Social Security Changes in March 2025—And How It Affects You
Learn about the sweeping changes to Social Security in March 2025, from major policy reforms impacting millions to heightened ...
Connecticut Rep. John Larson calls out Elon Musk's Social Security comments: 'A hostile takeover'
Congressional Democrats, including Connecticut's John Larson, fear Elon Musk and Donald Trump are seeking to dismantle or ...
‘I’m the Villain’: Recording Reveals Head of Social Security’s Thoughts on DOGE and Trump
Dudek’s comments, delivered to a group of senior staff and Social Security advocates attending both in person and virtually, ...