Social Security
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DOGE Social Security Data Breach Puts Retirees at Risk
By Melanie WaddellNew court papers released by DOJ may be the tip of the iceberg, lawmakers and advocates say.
January 13, 2026
Average Social Security Checks Top $2,000: ReportThe monthly milestone is reached after a 2026 cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8%.
January 09, 2026
Social Security Crunch Time Is Just a Senate Term AwaySenators elected in 2026 will likely be in office when the trust fund goes bust. Will they act?
January 09, 2026
Social Security to Roll Out Nationwide Claims System: ReportThe change could have "catastrophic consequences for beneficiaries," a Social Security advocate says.
January 09, 2026
Social Security Slashed Staff Amid Claims of Massive Fraud. Now What?The program's funding outlook remains bleak, but conditions at the Social Security Administration appear to have stabilized.
January 06, 2026
New Bill Boosts Social Security Benefits $150 Per MonthThe measure would phase out the payroll tax cap and change how COLAs are calculated.
January 05, 2026
Debate: Should Medicare's Eligibility Age Be Raised to 67?The Republican Study Committee proposal more closely aligns with the eligibility rules governing Social Security claiming.
December 18, 2025
6 New Social Security Bills in Congress at Year-EndLawmakers have introduced a number of bills since October, including one to update SSA language to describe claiming ages.