Social Security

POLITICS October 22

Harris claims Trump win would be 'catastrophic' for Social Security, but first term tells different tale

Vice President Kamala Harris slammed former President Trump’s plan to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits, citing a report that it would worsen the program's finances.

LIFESTYLE August 14

On this day in history, August 14, 1935, Social Security is signed into law by FDR

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security bill into law on this day in history, Aug. 14, 1935, creating a federal safety net for older, unemployed and disadvantaged Americans.

Kamala Harris August 8

Walz in 2010 said plan to curb Social Security, increase retirement age was ‘very similar’ to his approach

Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, said in 2010 his plan for Social Security was “very similar" to one that would increase the retirement age.

HEALTH July 18

Most US adults worry about future of Medicare, Social Security, Gallup poll finds: ‘Magnitude of concern’

Adults in the U.S. are more worried than ever about whether Medicare and Social Security benefits will be available when they need them, according to a Gallup poll released last month.

OPINION April 19

Republicans want to help Americans leave poverty, not be trapped in it like Democrats want

Republicans and Democrats look at poverty from opposite directions. Republicans want to help Americans find their way out of poverty. Democrats want to keep them poor.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 7

Top GOP lawmaker believes he can 'fix' Social Security

Republican Study Committee Chairman Kevin Hern discussed his plan to extend the solvency of Social Security while criticizing the White House for attacking his proposal.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 1

Republicans warm to Social Security, Medicare reform as 2024 election nears

House Republicans are cautiously getting more vocal about the need for entitlement reform, though experts say the odds of actual change are a long shot.

VIDEO March 3

Medicare has gone ‘bankrupt’ because the government has ‘screwed up’ health care: Stephen Moore

Economist Stephen Moore joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss the impact of social security shortfalls on future generations.  

OPINION November 15

We must address America's looming debt crisis. This is step one

If we fail to address our national debt, future generations will face the crushing prospect of a combined marginal top tax rate of 100% just for existing services.

Odd News August 22, 2023

Maine man, 86, convicted of assuming dead brother’s identity for more than half a century

An 86-year-old Maine man was convicted last week of assuming his dead brother's identity and using it to obtain a second passport and receive dual Social Security benefits.