Trump, Social Security

What Will Happen to Social Security After Trump Takes Office?
Readers are concerned that his campaign proposals would put Social Security’s finances on thinner ice, endangering their payments.
Full List of Republicans Who Voted Against New Social Security Benefits
The House of Representatives voted to increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans this week with a bipartisan majority, but a substantial number of Republicans voted against the measure to help pensioners and their spouses get full benefits.
Trump promised to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, but don't bank on it yet
Tax experts advise a 'wait-and-see' approach to planning when it comes to Trump's campaign promise to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits.
No, Republicans Did Not Introduce a Bill to Cut Social Security Payments
“Here we go… The Republicans in the House introduced a bill yesterday to reduce Social Security payments to anyone receiving a military pension,” reads one post. “Ummm, so House Republicans just laid a bill on the table to reduce social security payments for Americans who receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer,” says another.
Social Security Benefits Could Be Expanded: Here's Who's Impacted
A bipartisan bill called the Social Security Fairness Act has the approval necessary to reverse two provisions lowering benefits.
How a second Trump term could affect Social Security benefits
Though President-elect Donald Trump has often promised to protect Social Security, he has not explained exactly how he would save the beloved – but financially troubled – entitlement program. Nor did he take any meaningful steps to shore up Social Security during his first term in the White House.
Taxing Social Security: From Reagan To Trump
Two Tax Notes contributing editors examine the history of taxing Social Security benefits and former President Trump’s proposal to stop taxing them.
Social Security update: December direct payment worth $943 goes out in 15 days
December’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 15 days.
Social Security Fairness Act: Bill to raise benefits for some passes House
A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other ...
Bill to Expand Social Security for Some Public Servants Advances in Congress
The legislation cleared the House of Representatives and has enough votes to pass the Senate if brought to a vote, supporters ...
Social Security update: Second round of November payments worth $4,873 goes out in six days
The second round of November’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at ...
Here's Why Claiming Social Security at 70 May Not Work Out for Some Retirees
Delaying Social Security past full retirement age results in a boosted monthly benefit for life. If your full retirement age ...
5 things to know for Nov. 14: Election, Social Security, Tropical Storm Sara, Middle East, Brazil explosions
Several major retailers earned a grade of “F” for failing to protect consumers from toxic chemicals in the products they sell ...
Meridian woman pleads guilty to stealing social security benefits
A Meridian woman pled guilty to stealing social security benefits intended for two elderly victims totaling $25,364. According to court documents, Taruars Santae Grace, 46, admitted that she stole ...