Social Security to require more in-person beneficiary visits to fight fraud
The Social Security Administration announced changes happening in the coming weeks in an effort to reduce fraud, according to a media release. They are set to take effect March 31.
DOGE works to clean up Social Security database
DOGE announced that it's working with the Social Security Administration to clean up death records in the agency's database to ensure living numberholders get benefits.
Lawmaker calls for prosecutions against those defrauding Social Security, medical benefits
Senator Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., breaks down bipartisan legislation seeking to protect seniors from dating app scams and Elon Musk's efforts with DOGE to halt fraud in Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
These members of Congress should go to jail: Rep. Tim Burchett
House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., responds to Elon Musk sounding the alarm on social security fraud on 'The Evening Edit.'
President Trump blasts what he calls shocking Social Security incompetence
Trump claims millions of Americans are receiving Social Security benefits in the age ranges of 100 years old to as high as 360 years old.
Elon Musk calls Social Security the 'biggest ponzi scheme of all time'
'The Big Money Show' panel reacts to Elon Musk calling for an overhaul of the Social Security program.
Social Security payments to increase for public pension recipients
Social Security beneficiaries who receive public pensions may receive higher benefit payments as the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act gets underway.
SBA administrator vows to 'crack down' on social security fraud
Small Business Administration administrator Kelly Loeffler describes the fraud she aims to target within social security on 'The Bottom Line.'
Acting Social Security chief opens up on DOGE, claims of dead people receiving benefits
The acting head of the Social Security administration discussed DOGE's access at the agency as well as reports spurred by Elon Musk's comments about centenarians getting benefits.
Musk claims there are 150-year-olds receiving Social Security benefits
Billionaire DOGE leader Elon Musk spoke at the White House and claimed that the efficiency task force found Social Security payments going to 150-year-old beneficiaries.
Elon Musk is on the 'flight path' to cutting deficit in half, GOP rep says
DOGE Caucus founder Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., on Elon Musk's efforts to curtail government spending and a discovery regarding social security.
New round of Social Security payments will be made this week
Social Security payments are paid out to beneficiaries at different times of the month depending on their birthdate and how long they've been receiving benefits.
Social Security terminates ‘Gender X' marker, saving taxpayers over $1M: DOGE
The Social Security Administration made changes to how gender is identified on applications, limiting it to male and female and saving the agency over $1 million.
Social Security's full retirement age is increasing in 2025: What to know
The full retirement age for Social Security is set to increase in 2025, with the age for new retirees to claim and receive their full benefit rising to 66 years and 10 months.
The federal deficit keeps growing and the Congressional Budget Office has solutions
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released a report analyzing 76 policy options for reducing the federal budget deficit, including spending cuts, entitlement and tax reforms.
Penn Wharton model shows ways Trump admin could lower debt while sustaining economic growth
Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis outlines policies the Trump administration could pursue to reduce the long-term growth of the national debt while spurring additional economic growth.
Why some Americans will receive an extra Social Security check in November
Some American retirees will receive an extra Social Security payment in November due to a scheduling quirk involving the payment schedule of SSI payments to beneficiaries.
Seniors to get moderate cost of living bump in Social Security payments next year
The Social Security Administration announced 2025's cost of living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security checks.
Social Security COLA projected to be 2.5% for 2025, smallest since 2021
Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 is projected to be 2.5%, which would be the smallest benefit boost since 2021 as the pace of inflation slows.
Trump promises to halt taxes on Social Security; cites 'inflation nightmare' for seniors
Former President Donald Trump promised no tax on Social Security benefits to help seniors on fixed incomes. He blamed Kamala Harris for hurting seniors.