The popular entitlement programs came with a warning label from Republican senators not to slash benefits as Democrats look to make the episode a wedge matter.

The Social Security Administration announced Friday it's cutting 7,000 jobs, as Trump and Musk have claimed there's fraud at the agency.

From eliminating taxes on benefits to major staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration, President Donald Trump’s proposals could impact the benefits you’ve earned. In 2025, you might see some relief if Social Security benefits become tax-free,

President Donald Trump told supporters at a campaign rally, "As president, I will not cut one penny from Social Security or Medicare." He made a virtually identical statement in July 2024 on social media.

Social Security has long been in a fraught position. Here are three things President Donald Trump has discussed that would affect the program.

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For most current and future retirees, Social Security income isn't a luxury or optional. It's a source of income that most will rely on to cover their expenses as they age. In each of the previous 23 years,

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s commitment to protecting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid during Tuesday's press briefing.

One of President Trump’s campaign promises was a proposal to eliminate the double taxation of Social Security benefits, which impacts an estimated 67 million American senior citizens. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has been trying to push his Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act since 2014,