Experts warn Senate tax bill accelerates Medicare and Social Security insolvency dates
An analysis by CRFB finds the Senate's One Big Beautiful Bill Act would hasten Social Security and Medicare trust fund depletion, potentially triggering benefit cuts in 2032.
Social Security insolvency could speed up with illegal immigration crackdown
The insolvency of Social Security could accelerate due to Trump's immigration crackdown, as unauthorized immigrants are paying $24 billion in taxes without benefits, a new report finds.
Social Security trust fund now projected to run dry in 2034, triggering massive benefit cuts
The Medicare and Social Security trust funds are lurching toward insolvency. Social Security is projected to cover only 81% of benefits by 2034 and Medicare just 89% by 2033.
New analysis projects Social Security's COLA for 2026 will be higher than previous estimates
A new analysis by The Senior Citizens League found the Social Security COLA for 2026 could be 2.5%, higher than previously projected after inflation ticked higher in May.
New survey indicates Social Security tax hikes lack broad support from young Americans
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation director Daniel Rothschild discusses how Americans are feeling about potential Social Security tax hikes on ‘Varney & Co.’
Heritage Foundation chief economist asks lawmakers to not 'waste money' on SALT
The Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni weighs in on soaring Treasury yields and details what lawmakers should prioritize in President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' on 'The Bottom Line.'
Social Security recipients given a 'tremendous opportunity' from budget bill 'senior bonus': Commissioner Bisignano
U.S. Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano discusses the potential opportunities for fraud in the program, an incentive in the 'big, beautiful bill' for recipients and efforts to avoid potential insolvency.
Social Security benefit payments fall later in May
The first monthly batch of Social Security benefits are paid later this May than in any other month this year due to a quirk in the 2025 calendar.
Finance expert shares how investors can maximize 401(k) 10 years from retirement
Wealth Enhancement Senior Vice President and financial advisor Dustin Smith discusses how investors can manage financial stress during times of economic uncertainty on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Social Security Administration launches anti-fraud measures
The Social Security Administration launched tools that will "identify suspicious activity in telephone claims by analyzing patterns and anomalies within a person’s account."
Chuck Schumer is 'indirectly' benefiting from this deficit, says CEO
'Open the Books' CEO John Hart gives his take on Elon Musk and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's, D-N.Y., social media fight on 'The Evening Edit.'
Social Security checks will be bigger in April for some retirees
Social Security benefits will rise this month for some beneficiaries who also receive pensions as retired public employees after a new law took effect this year.
DOGE says fraudsters targeting Social Security's call-in lines to bilk benefits
Elon Musk and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team members said in a Fox News interview that fraudsters try to exploit Social Security's call-in lines.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlines Trump's vision for faster Social Security payments
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spelled out the Trump administration's plan to bring "accountability" and "efficiency" into the Social Security Administration on "The Story."
'Stop them!': Democrat clashes with Trump Social Security nominee over DOGE access
Sen. Ron Wyden pressured Social Security administrator nominee Frank Bisignano to stop the Department of Government Efficiency's actions to slash waste in the agency.
Social Security to require more in-person beneficiary visits to fight fraud
The Social Security Administration announced changes happening in the coming weeks in an effort to reduce fraud, according to a media release. They are set to take effect March 31.
DOGE works to clean up Social Security database
DOGE announced that it's working with the Social Security Administration to clean up death records in the agency's database to ensure living numberholders get benefits.
LARRY KUDLOW: Elon Musk is a dedicated patriot
Democrats stop at nothing to try and derail Elon's mission to save America from bankruptcy
Dems zero in on Musk wanting to cut Social Security, Medicare waste, White House responds
Democrats argued that Elon Musk and DOGE were going after Social Security and Medicare in their effort to cut federal spending, prompting the White House to respond.
Trump claims age of Social Security recipients ranges between 100 to 360 years old
President Donald Trump announced during his speech to Congress that his administration is looking into the "incompetence" of the Social Security program with millions over the age of 100 allegedly getting benefits.