Social Security, Trump

Social Security Announces Changes After Trump Executive Order
When Trump took office, he signed an executive order mandating an end to government-funded DEI efforts and directing that DEI-related roles be phased out. The administration has also exerted pressure on private sector employers to similarly shift their focus away from DEI initiatives.
Trump's new Social Security head admits dead Americans 'aren't necessarily' getting checks
Even Trump's new top Social Security chief is refuting the president's claims that deceased Americans are receiving Social Security payments.
Trump Layoffs Hit Social Security Administration, But On A Smaller Scale
The Social Security Administration sent termination notices to several dozen employees Thursday, the latest in a long string of mass federal agency layoffs since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Trump, Musk Exaggerate Scale of Improper Social Security Payments to the Dead
President Donald Trump incorrectly interpreted data shared by Elon Musk when he falsely claimed on Feb. 18 that “millions and millions of people over 100 years old” receive improper benefits from Social Security.
Here's How to Tell If You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits
You generally need to be at least age 62 to qualify for either spousal or divorce benefits, but there are exceptions if you're caring for your spouse's child. If that child is either under age 16 or disabled and is entitled to Social Security on your spouse's record, you may be able to take spousal benefits at any age.
Millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security benefits
Trump and Musk say the Social Security Administration fraudulently pays people listed as 100 years or older who've been dead for years, but this claim isn't true.
Trump says millions of dead people are getting social security payments
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How many people over 100 receive Social Security benefits?
Here's how many Social Security retirement checks go out to people 99 and older. Hint: It's far fewer than Trump claims.
Trump Exposes Biggest Scam Ever? People 'Aged 100-200 Years' Getting Social Security Benefits| DOGE
Donald Trump reiterated his claims about dead people receiving payments by the Social Security Administration, during his FII Institute's Priority Summit speech. This was not the first time Trump made these claims.
New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him
Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s ...
Social Security 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Seniors Could Get a Bigger Boost Than Originally Expected
In a perfect world, the COLAs and inflation would increase in lockstep so that your Social Security checks' buying power ...
Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce ...
Social Security increase 2026: Here’s the latest COLA prediction, and it’s looking like it could be even less than last year
The latest cost-of-living projection for 2026 shows that seniors could see less of an increase than last year, according to ...
DOGE Reveals Social Security Administration Cuts
The unofficial government department has so far identified savings of just over $232 million with regards to the SSA alone.
New Social Security chief refutes claims of deceased people over 100 years old getting checks
People who are listed as over 100 years old in the Social Security system are "not necessarily receiving benefits," the new ...
Worker removed for aiding DOGE Is made Social Security boss within days
Amazingly, Leland was fired by Social Security Administration upper management for helping @DOGE find taxpayer savings. Can ...
Will President Donald Trump Renege on His Social Security Promise With House Republicans Seeking $2 Trillion in Cuts to Mandatory Spending?
The House GOP wants to cut up to $2 trillion in mandatory spending from the federal budget over the next 10 years -- is Social Security on the chopping block?