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Trump says Social Security is stronger

Social Security stronger under Trump, critics pushing ‘false’ narrative, commissioner says

Frank Bisignano responds to concerns about Trump social security reforms, highlighting a number of operational statistics he says proves the program is doing better under Trump.

The Washington Post on MSN · 2h

Trump claims credit for fixing Social Security as it barrels to insolvency

Many of the president’s claims were misleading and ignored months of turmoil at the embattled agency.

New York Post on MSN · 5h

Trump marks Social Security’s 90th birthday by claiming 275K illegal immigrants booted off entitlement

WASHINGTON — President Trump said Thursday that 275,000 illegal immigrants have been purged from the Social Security rolls on his watch. “To protect our benefits, we’ve already kicked nearly 275,000 illegal aliens off of the Social Security system,” Trump said in the Oval Office with Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano looking on.

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MarketWatch on MSN · 14h

Social Security isn’t the broken piece of America’s retirement crisis. Here’s what really needs to be fixed.

In the beginning, the aims of Social Security were both noble and modest. “We have tried to frame a law,” said President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the signing of the Social Security Act, “which will give some measure of protection to the average citizen and to his family against the loss of a job and against poverty-ridden old age.

USA TODAY on MSN · 9h

Without Social Security reform Americans in retirement may lose big, report says

A dual-income couple that retires in 2033 may lose $16,500 a year in Social Security benefits if government doesn't reform the program, a report says.

Investopedia · 12h

Social Security Shortfall: Americans Hoping To Rely On The Program In Retirement May Need To Find A Backup

As Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary this month, fewer Americans are confident in the program’s long-term financial stability. Yet, many still expect it to cover a good chunk of their retirement income.

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Social Security is turning 90 — and its problems are only mounting with age

As Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary today, concerns are growing over its funding and recent staffing cuts.

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On Social Security’s 90th birthday, the Trump administration continues to tout faulty stats

At a White House ceremony, the president and Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano repeatedly recited already debunked ...

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Did you know: the first-ever Social Security check went to a Vermonter

Ida May Fuller lived on a farm outside of Ludlow, and went to school in Rutland. She was even classmates with Calvin Coolidge ...

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Social Security's estimated 2026 cost-of-living adjustment rises amid inflation uptick

The projection for Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment rose to 2.7% as inflation trends higher, as the program ...

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Social Security has existed for 90 years. Why it may be more threatened than ever

The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by former President Joe Biden and enacted in January, had an impact. It ...

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Trump's BLS pick fuels fears of rigged CPI, Social Security COLA cuts

Trump's pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, E.J. Antoni, has suggested pausing the monthly jobs report, raising ...

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No, Social Security payments were not renamed 'Federal Benefit Payments'

Since at least 2012, a persistent internet rumor has claimed that U.S. Social Security payments are being renamed as "Federal ...