For the vast majority of people, the stream of promised retirement checks is worth more than anything else, our columnist ...

A spokesperson said that Social Security's congressional affairs work is continuing in offices across the agency.

A former employee said the Social Security Administration's Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs has reduced its worker count.

Social Security Administration (SSA) to serve the growing number of beneficiaries with fewer staff, creating customer service ...

The CBO said the federal deficit hit $2 trillion in the first 11 months of FY2025, driven by higher Social Security and Medicare costs as well as interest expenses despite tariffs.

Retired workers can significantly raise their Social Security benefit by claiming at age 70 rather than age 62.

Past, present, and even future cost realities are forcing older Americans into making tough choices. Here's what you can do ...

Despite presidential proclamations, Social Security’s financial outlook is more troubled than ever. A new report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) warns that as Social ...

A new report from the Congressional Budget Office estimates that the federal budget deficit reached $2 trillion over the past ...

The 90th anniversary of Social Security came and went Thursday, August 14, as did programs acknowledging and celebrating it. At a Columbus town hall on the program, U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty reminded ...

Every election season, we Democrats vow to protect Social Security and Medicare and point out how Republicans would endanger the programs if given the chance. Republicans reliably feign indignation at ...

The administration wants Social Security to become a "digital-first agency." President Donald Trump is once again vowing to protect Social Security if congressional Republicans seek another ...