Trump, Social Security
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Major Social Security changes under President Trump include raising the retirement age, taxing more income, and reshaping benefits. Here's what it means for Americans.
President Donald Trump and his administration have been busy changing many things over the past few months. For instance, he's ending paper Social Security checks, requiring electronic fund transfers. That will save the government some money, but close to 500,000 Americans receive paper checks, so the change will be disruptive for them.
A federal judge has extended her freeze on President Donald Trump’s plan for mass layoffs and reorganizations at 22 federal agencies until a lawsuit against his administration is resolved, saying the president “likely must” seek approval from Congress before carrying out such widespread changes.
Social Security commissioner Frank Bisignano told Fox News on Sunday that eliminating waste, fraud and abuse and saving the agency from insolvency are key priorities.
Trump reversed former President Joe Biden's overpayment and recovery rules by implementing a 50% clawback rate on a person's monthly benefit until the overpayment is recovered in full. The president nominated Frank Bisignano to become the new SSA commissioner.
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Soy Nómada on MSNSSA restructuring: Impact of Trump's efficiency drive on Social Security servicesThe Social Security Administration (SSA) is undergoing a major overhaul under President Donald Trump and the Department of Efficiency in Government (DOGE).
The House passed a sweeping piece of legislation that will eliminate tax on tips. More Americans oppose it and disapprove of Trump's job performance.