Trump, Social Security

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.
Trump, Musk Exaggerate Scale of Improper Social Security Payments to the Dead
President Donald Trump incorrectly interpreted data shared by Elon Musk when he falsely claimed on Feb. 18 that “millions and millions of people over 100 years old” receive improper benefits from Social Security.
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 Security payments.
How Trump's policies could influence the future of Social Security
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has implemented several policies that, while not directly altering Social Security benefits, could have significant indirect effects on the program. From inflation adjustments to immigration policies,
Trump’s Plan to Kill Social Security Benefit Tax Could Accelerate Its Insolvency
Social security is already in danger. President Trump’s plan to get rid of income taxes on the benefit won’t save it. In fact, it’ll probably do the opposite.

Social Security, DOGE

Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce ...
New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him
Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s ...
Here's How to Tell If You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits
You generally need to be at least age 62 to qualify for either spousal or divorce benefits, but there are exceptions if ...
Social Security increase 2026: Here’s the latest COLA prediction, and it’s looking like it could be even less than last year
The latest cost-of-living projection for 2026 shows that seniors could see less of an increase than last year, according to ...
DOGE Reveals Social Security Administration Cuts
The unofficial government department has so far identified savings of just over $232 million with regards to the SSA alone.
Social Security Administration acting commissioner steps down
Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner Michelle King has stepped down from her role at the agency, a Trump ...
DOGE Staffer Behind Racist Posts Reinstated at Social Security
The staffer with billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency who resigned after a report that linked him to ...
What All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2025
Those who apply for Social Security under their FRA could lose even more from their checks if they're still working and their ...
How a mid-level staffer rose to oversee the Social Security Administration within days
Leland Dudek, a mid-level career employee at the Social Security Administration, posted on LinkedIn that he was placed on ...