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Social Security Changes Under Trump Led to Backlogs, Wait Times, and More Issues

The delays in service are largely the result of staff firings, coupled with little training for transferred staff.
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Social Security policy shock: The unintended consequences of Trump’s clawback changes

Quick Read Trump Administration changed Social Security overpayment clawback from 10% to 50% of monthly benefits after ...

EXCLUSIVE: OIG report shows major turnaround in Social Security Administration's phone service under Trump

Elizabeth Warren was 'completely wrong' about Social Security phone data, says commissioner Frank J. Bisignano after audit ...

What’s New for Social Security in 2026? These 5 Changes Start in January

COLA increases, tax breaks and service changes are reshaping Social Security starting in January. Social Security beneficiaries will see a host of changes starting in January, ranging from the good (a ...
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Tax Cuts and Oil Funds: The Realistic Odds of Trump’s Social Security Proposals Becoming Law in 2026

Before President Trump took office, he talked a lot about Social Security. In fact, he made numerous promises and proposals during his campaign that would affect retirement benefits.  Those promises ...

Under Trump, 317,000 workers are out of the government. Here are 3 of their stories

Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees ...