Social Security, Medicare

Medicare, Social Security Update as Vivek Ramaswamy Weighs in on Cuts
Trump originally appointed Ramaswamy and Tesla executive Elon Musk to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency.
Dissecting a GOP Senator's Misleading Social Security Attack
Yes, Social Security has its flaws and its funding challenges, but to suggest that the program is some kind of conspiracy aimed at harming or misleading the working public is false. The reality is that Social Security remains a fundamental part of the U.S. retirement system — one that is admittedly showing its age.
GOP already 'chomping at the bit' to cut Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare: analysis
Republicans are already revealing their eagerness to cut earned benefits for millions of Americans, if one House Republican is to be believed. In a recent interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo,
Social Security Cuts Needed, GOP Rep. Says: 'Have to Have the Stomach'
In the 2024 fiscal year, which ended in September, $1.46 trillion was spent on Social Security, which pays retirement, survivor and disability benefits to tens of millions of Americans every month. In the 2025 fiscal year to date, $125 billion has been spent on Social Security.
'Have the stomach': Republican claims Dems need to back Social Security and Medicare cuts
Rep. Richard McCormick (R-GA) told Fox Business that Republicans will desperately need help from Democrats if they intend to cut Social Security and Medicare — both of which are programs Democrats have historically supported.

Social Security COLA increase for 2025

As Trump’s DOGE plans crackdown, Social Security union secures telework deal
Tens of thousands of Social Security Administration staffers can continue teleworking into 2029 under a recent deal signed ...
Trump picks Fiserv CEO Bisignano to head the Social Security Administration
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has chosen Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano to head the Social Security ...
Social Security announces major change for three groups. See if you’re on the list
The Social Security Administration has announced several changes set to go into effect next year to address inflation and the ...
Social Security's Largest Changes Coming in 2025
Arguably, the biggest change coming to Social Security in 2025 is the annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. To be sure, ...
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Can you get a HELOC while on Social Security?
Wondering whether you can borrow money from your home equity if you're on Social Security? Here's what to know.
What will happen to Social Security under Trump’s tax plan?
Trump’s plan to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits would help current beneficiaries, but future recipients may be ...
Social Security Benefits Get a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2025, and It's a Big Deal for Retirees
Social Security payments receive annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to protect the purchasing power of benefits from ...
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Social Security Announces Key Updates for Retirees, Veterans, and Disabled Beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration has revealed changes set to impact over 70 million recipients in 2025, including retirees, ...
The Social Security Fairness Act is incredibly irresponsible
The U.S. recently went through an election cycle in which candidates promised to protect Social Security. That pledge was a ...