SBA administrator vows to 'crack down' on social security fraud
Small Business Administration administrator Kelly Loeffler describes the fraud she aims to target within social security on 'The Bottom Line.'
Acting Social Security chief opens up on DOGE, claims of dead people receiving benefits
The acting head of the Social Security administration discussed DOGE's access at the agency as well as reports spurred by Elon Musk's comments about centenarians getting benefits.
Musk claims there are 150-year-olds receiving Social Security benefits
Billionaire DOGE leader Elon Musk spoke at the White House and claimed that the efficiency task force found Social Security payments going to 150-year-old beneficiaries.
Elon Musk is on the 'flight path' to cutting deficit in half, GOP rep says
DOGE Caucus founder Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., on Elon Musk's efforts to curtail government spending and a discovery regarding social security.
New round of Social Security payments will be made this week
Social Security payments are paid out to beneficiaries at different times of the month depending on their birthdate and how long they've been receiving benefits.
Social Security terminates ‘Gender X' marker, saving taxpayers over $1M: DOGE
The Social Security Administration made changes to how gender is identified on applications, limiting it to male and female and saving the agency over $1 million.
Social Security's full retirement age is increasing in 2025: What to know
The full retirement age for Social Security is set to increase in 2025, with the age for new retirees to claim and receive their full benefit rising to 66 years and 10 months.
The federal deficit keeps growing and the Congressional Budget Office has solutions
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released a report analyzing 76 policy options for reducing the federal budget deficit, including spending cuts, entitlement and tax reforms.
Penn Wharton model shows ways Trump admin could lower debt while sustaining economic growth
Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis outlines policies the Trump administration could pursue to reduce the long-term growth of the national debt while spurring additional economic growth.
Why some Americans will receive an extra Social Security check in November
Some American retirees will receive an extra Social Security payment in November due to a scheduling quirk involving the payment schedule of SSI payments to beneficiaries.
Seniors to get moderate cost of living bump in Social Security payments next year
The Social Security Administration announced 2025's cost of living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security checks.
Social Security COLA projected to be 2.5% for 2025, smallest since 2021
Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 is projected to be 2.5%, which would be the smallest benefit boost since 2021 as the pace of inflation slows.
Trump promises to halt taxes on Social Security; cites 'inflation nightmare' for seniors
Former President Donald Trump promised no tax on Social Security benefits to help seniors on fixed incomes. He blamed Kamala Harris for hurting seniors.
Trump promises to stop taxes on social security benefits
Trump said senior citizens on fixed incomes were being hurt by taxes on their benefits.
Social Security crisis: Beneficiaries face 21% benefit cut without reforms, says CFRB
A new report by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget finds that Social Security beneficiaries would see a 21% benefit cut when the trust fund is depleted in late 2033.
Economist offers bipartisan plan to avoid financial crisis by stabilizing America's surging national debt
The U.S. national debt is growing rapidly to record-setting levels, and economist Brian Riedl proposes a bipartisan plan to stabilize the debt's growth to avert a future debt crisis.
Stuart Varney: Trump's 'radical' tax proposals are shrewd political moves
'Varney & Co.' host Stuart Varney analyzed Trump's plan to make Social Security benefits tax-free for senior citizens and his 'no tax on tips' policy.
Peter Morici says Social Security shouldn't be taxed: 'Silly situation'
University of Maryland economist Peter Morici discusses Kamala Harris' pivot on her progressive policies and the claims that Trump and Republicans want to cut Social Security, among other benefits.
There's no fiscal responsibility in any of Kamala Harris' policies whatsoever: Rep. Greg Murphy
Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss Trump pitching the elimination of taxes on Social Security, government funding, as well as Kamala Harris' economic record and policy agenda.
Trump declares seniors should not pay taxes on Social Security
Republican presidential nominee and former President Trump said in a social media post on Wednesday that he wants to make Social Security tax-free for senior citizens.