Social Security Administration ‘In Turmoil’ as New Reporting Details Damage Done by Trump Cuts

Social Security Administration ‘In Turmoil’ as New Reporting Details Damage Done by Trump Cuts

In-depth reporting from the Washington Post found the Social Security Administration is dealing with “record backlogs that have delayed basic services to millions of customers.” An in-depth report published by the Washington Post on Tuesday offers new details about the damage being done to the Social Security Administration during President Donald Trump’s second term. The Post, citing both internal documents and interviews […]

‘Sounds Like Another Way’ to Cut Benefits as Trump Social Security Chief Aims to Slash Office Visits

‘Sounds Like Another Way’ to Cut Benefits as Trump Social Security Chief Aims to Slash Office Visits

The Social Security Administration’s plan, warned one Senate Democrat, will likely lead to “worse service and more challenges.” The Trump administration is reportedly looking to dramatically reduce the number of people who visit Social Security field offices across the United States, a plan that Democratic lawmakers warned is yet another scheme to disrupt and ultimately cut benefits. Nextgov/FCW viewed internal Social Security Administration (SSA) […]

‘Betrayal’: Progressives Pounce as Trump Official Says Raising Retirement Age ‘Being Considered’

‘Betrayal’: Progressives Pounce as Trump Official Says Raising Retirement Age ‘Being Considered’

“Republicans gave away trillions in tax cuts for the wealthy,” said US Sen. Ed Markey. “Now they are asking Americans to work longer. We won’t stand for it.” Trump-appointed Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano on Friday drew immediate fire from many progressives after he said raising the retirement age for American workers was on the table. […]

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