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President Trump's Social Security changes so far: 4 things you should know
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to end federal taxation of Social Security retirement benefits.
Social Security Announces Changes After Trump Executive Order
When Trump took office, he signed an executive order mandating an end to government-funded DEI efforts and directing that DEI-related roles be phased out. The administration has also exerted pressure on private sector employers to similarly shift their focus away from DEI initiatives.
Could This Controversial Plan Proposed by President Trump Pave the Way for the Biggest Social Security Change Ever?
On his first day back in the White House, Trump signed an executive order directing the Treasury secretary and commerce secretary to come up with a plan to create a sovereign wealth fund. And he gave them 90 days to finish the task.
Donald Trump's proposal could generate the biggest change in the history of Social Security
In a bold move, former President Donald Trump proposed the creation of a sovereign wealth fund, sparking debate over its potential impact on Social Security.
Donald Trump Issues Update on Social Security, Medicaid
Several Democratic lawmakers, former government officials and advocacy groups have raised issues with Trump's handling of the Social Security Administration (SSA), which is responsible for paying benefits. It comes after confirmation from Elon Musk that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) officials would be conducting an audit.
President Trump's Plan to Eliminate Social Security Benefit Taxes Would Save the Wealthy Thousands Per Year. Here's How Much the Average American Would Benefit
You pay Social Security taxes throughout your career, so it can feel a little unfair if you have to pay taxes on your benefits in retirement. But that's the reality an increasing number of retirees face.
Tax Experts: 7 Ways Trump’s Proposed Social Security Tax Cuts Could Impact the Middle Class
Tax cuts are generally welcomed by members of the middle class, many of whom feel that they are no longer experiencing the financial stability that used to define them. Find Out: Trump Wants
Donald Trump Riffs on Social Security—'It's All a Scam'
Newsweek has reached out to the Social Security press office for comment via email on Sunday morning. Why It Matters. Although Trump has pledged not to cut Social Security, some s
Will President Donald Trump Renege on His Social Security Promise With House Republicans Seeking $2 Trillion in Cuts to Mandatory Spending?
The House GOP wants to cut up to $2 trillion in mandatory spending from the federal budget over the next 10 years -- is ...
Trump and Musk set their sights on Social Security by spreading rumors
Before President Donald Trump started mass layoffs of federal workers, he demonized them, arguing, despite evidence to the ...
Trump's new Social Security head admits dead Americans 'aren't necessarily' getting checks
Even Trump's new top Social Security chief is refuting the president's claims that deceased Americans are receiving Social ...
Trump, Musk Exaggerate Scale of Improper Social Security Payments to the Dead
President Donald Trump incorrectly interpreted data shared by Elon Musk when he misleadingly claimed on Feb. 18 that “millions and millions of people over 100 years old” may be receiving improper ...
COVID excess deaths “saved” $300 billion in Social Security payments
A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research estimated that in the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Tens of millions of dead people aren’t getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are ...
Some fed agencies balk at Elon Musk's midnight worker ultimatum
Elon Musk is demanding federal workers respond with five things they did last week by midnight or risk losing their jobs.
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Confusion over Musk’s email to federal workers as Trump meets Macron on Ukraine
President Donald Trump is forging ahead with his government overhaul, with Elon Musk threatening dismissals for federal employees who don’t respond to a mass email. This week will also see Trump meet ...