Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

THE TRUTH ABOUT: 2 | History Defined

IRS Names Its First CEO: But He’s Also Still Running Social Security

Will this new role make it difficult to address emerging issues like budget and staffing cuts and customer service concerns?

Kiplinger

Social Security chief to be IRS CEO

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will remain acting commissioner.

Axios

Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Is 'Plotting' To Reduce Social Security Benefits For Older Americans: 'We Must Call It Out And Stop These Cuts'

On Sunday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) took to X to accuse Donald Trump of planning to reduce Social Security benefits for older Americans.

Benzinga

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Major change to Social Security coming next week - and how it could benefit your paycheck

Trump administration has gone back and forth on whether it will raise the retirement age, which currently stands at 67

The Independent UK

Social Security chief says he won't hike the retirement age amid the strain of America's aging population and fears of benefit cuts

The administration continues to frame its approach around protecting benefits while exploring other avenues to bolster solvency.

Fortune

Trump's Social Security Chief Walks Back Stunning Comment On Raising Retirement Age After Backlash, Says Will 'Never Cut' Benefits

Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano on Friday reversed remarks suggesting the Trump administration was considering raising the full retirement age from 67.

Benzinga

The Latest: Federal judge tosses Trump’s $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

A federal judge in Florida on Friday tossed President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Retirement is about to have a 'different set of rules,' says Trump's social security chief, warning 'everything' is on the table

With Social Security projected to be insolvent by 2032, Commissioner Frank Bisignano says options like raising the retirement age are on the table for U.S. retirees.

Fortune

Trump Admin 'Lying' And 'Fudging The Numbers' About Social Security Wait-Time Data, Says Elizabeth Warren

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said the Trump administration is "fudging the numbers" on how long Americans wait for help from Social Security, pointing to her office's findings and to recent reporting that refute the agency's rosy claims.

Benzinga

Trump To End Paper Social Security Checks By Sept. 30, Forcing 500,000 Beneficiaries To Switch To Digital Payments

In a landmark move, President Donald Trump has ordered the end of paper Social Security checks by September 30, requiring more than half a million beneficiaries to switch to digital payment methods.

Benzinga

Social Security whistleblower who claimed DOGE uploaded 300 million people’s data to the cloud quits post

DOGE whistleblower Charles Borges wrote that new leadership in the technology and executive offices ‘created a culture of panic and dread’

The Independent UK

Whistleblower claims DOGE compromised Social Security data of hundreds of millions of Americans

Bombshell allegations claim ‘Big Balls’ and others engaged in ‘systemic data security violations’ impacting millions of people

The Independent UK

'A Terrible Tradeoff': Senators Say Fixing SSA Phone Waits Is Gutting In-Person Help

Americans trying to get answers about their Social Security benefits may soon face longer lines at their local office — and it's raising concern in Washington.

Benzinga

Former Social Security Executive Pitched S&P-Linked Treasury Plan To Extend Fund Solvency — Here's What Happened To It

A former top executive at the Social Security Administration quietly floated an idea to park part of the program's $2.7 trillion trust fund in a short-term Treasury note that would automatically convert into an SP 500 index basket at maturity, but the proposal never really saw the light of day.

Benzinga

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - US

‘Blatant misinformation’: Social Security Administration email praising Trump’s tax bill blasted as a ‘lie’

Previously apolitical agency lauds Trump’s spending bill with false statements about federal taxes, experts say

Benzinga

Social Security Trust Fund 'Remains A Top Priority For The Trump Administration,' Assures Commissioner Bisignano – Experts Aren't So Sure

Social Security's retirement and survivor benefits are projected to face a funding shortfall as early as 2033, at which point the program would only be able to pay about 77% of scheduled benefits unless Congress intervenes.

International Business Times UK

Social Security Trust Funds to Run Dry 1 Year Earlier Than Projected; Benefits to Drop by 19%

The Social Security Board of Trustees said in an annual report that Social Security Trust Funds, comprising Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance, will have revenue to pay all scheduled benefits only until 2034, which is one year earlier than previous projections.

The Independent UK

Social Security fund set to run out in 2034, one year earlier than estimated

The average retired worker could see their monthly payments drop by more than $300 after the funds go dry

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Stephen Miller’s wife ordered Social Security workers to cover up a lie from her new boss Elon Musk: report

Former White House aide remains at Tesla chief’s side even after barrage of Epstein allegations

Latin Times

Social Security Official Wants More AI Use in the Agency Despite Some Reports of Bots Being Unhelpful

Social Security chief Frank Bisignano is pushing ahead with expanded AI use and tech reforms, despite mixed results and concerns.

The Independent UK

‘I’m one of the great Googlers on the East Coast’: New head of Social Security had to look up his job when offered

‘I’m, like, what the heck's the commissioner of Social Security?’ said the new commissioner of Social Security. He had to turn to Goggle to find out, said Frank Bisignano

The Guardian - US

‘I have to worry each month’: social security cuts incite fears of payment disruptions

Agency has been significant target of Doge while nearly 69 million Americans receive benefits

The Independent UK

15 House Republicans – a group large enough to turn the tide in any vote – warn Trump about Social Security cuts

GOP collective issues open letter to new commissioner calling for end to cutbacks that might ‘further deteriorate customer service’ and impact constituents

International Business Times

Wall Street Veteran Bisignano Confirmed As SSA Head Amid Democratic Backlash Over DOGE Ties

Despite pledging to protect personally identifiable information amid concerns over DOGE's involvement in SSA, Bisignano has also described himself as "fundamentally a DOGE person."

Roll Call

Trump budget reaction, reconciliation work headline this week at Capitol - Roll Call

Lawmakers in Congress will be discussing and debating budgets, appropriations and reconciliation this week.

1 2 3

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Trump Administration

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.