Social Security Overhaul Under Trump

Donald Trump Issues Social Security, Medicaid Update
An estimated 53 million retirees—roughly 16 percent of the population—were collecting monthly Social Security payments at the end of 2024.
Social Security Is Changing Under President Donald Trump. Here's What Retirees Need to Know.
During his campaign, President Trump wrote on social media, "Seniors should not pay tax on Social Security." He has doubled down on that promise since the election. In February, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump would implement the "largest tax cut in history," including the elimination of taxes on Social Security.
Trump Left No Doubt That He and Musk Are Coming for Social Security
Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) applaud as US President Donald Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025.
Rick Scott Issues Social Security Warning: 'Have To Get Something Done'
Republican Florida Senator Rick Scott has issued a warning on the solvency of Social Security and other programs, saying that Congress is going to have "to do this" in a discussion on overall government spending cuts and adding that he is "optimistic" about getting things done.
Four Threats To Social Security From Trump Policies
There is a good chance someone you know will not get their Social Security check in the next one to three months.
Trump lies about Social Security
During President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday, he ran up astounding numbers of fraudulent claims regarding the Social Security Department
Donald Trump Is Launching an Assault on Social Security
Once upon a time, Donald Trump endeared himself to millions of working-class voters by telling them he, unlike the rest of the Republican Party, would do “everything within my power not to touch Social Security,
Will Trump Keep His Promise Not to Cut Social Security?
And there’s reason to believe that Trump will do his best to avoid cutting Social Security this time around. But while Trump may not have the intention of cutting Social Security, one plan of his could have that unwanted consequence.
This Week in Medicare & Social Security - March 3-7, 2025
As the Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period draws to a close on March 31, 2025, beneficiaries have a crucial opportunity to reassess their health care coverage. Jae Oh, author of "Maximize Your ...
What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk’s DOGE
Across-the-board cuts at the Social Security Administration are prompting questions about how the benefits of millions of ...
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Social Security moves to claw back 100% of overpayments
The Social Security Administration is going back to fully recovering overpayments, a move advocates say could cause ...
Will you get a Social Security boost? Millions will. They may get a tax bill, too.
Social Security Fariness Act payments are coming soon to millions of Americans. But that boost could also raise their taxes. What to know.
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Social Security/Medicare
In a bipartisan letter, the senators decry the current delay of the new law that restores full Social Security benefits for teachers, police officers, firefighters and other public employees.
With Musk Targeting Social Security, Democrats See a Political Opportunity
Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts.
How much of your Social Security income is taxable?
You may be required to pay taxes on a portion of your Social Security benefits. Here's what you can expect to pay.
Opinion
Ohio senators should stand with constituents and help save Medicaid, Medicare | Our view
Millions of Ohioans from all parts of our state rely on Medicare, Medicare and Social Security. Our representatives in Washington must fight for them.