One of former President Donald Trump’s long-standing tax policy goals — eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits — is gaining traction with some Democratic lawmakers, but with a key condition attached. Trump has been urging Congress to include the elimination of federal taxes on Social Security benefits in the upcoming budget bill. According to a recent analysis reported by The Center Square, this move would reduce federal revenue by $1.5 trillion over the next decade and accelerate the depletion of the Social Security trust fund by two years. However, a new proposal from Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn..) offers a different approach. Her bill, titled the You Earned It, You Keep It Act, aims to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits while simultaneously securing the program’s ...

In a significant political development, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has called for the resignation of Leland Dudek, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Schumer's demand comes amid growing concerns over alleged mismanagement, controversial data-sharing practices, and substantial staff reductions within the SSA under Dudek's leadership.​ Allegations Against Dudek During a press conference in New York on April 15, Schumer criticized Dudek for granting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, access to sensitive SSA data without adequate oversight. He accused Dudek of laying off thousands of SSA employees and closing critical offices, actions that Schumer claims have disrupted services for millions of Ameri...

On Tuesday, April 15, former President Donald Trump signed a new memorandum aimed at tightening rules around who can receive Social Security benefits. The White House stated that the move is designed to ensure that only those who are legally eligible get access to programs under the Social Security Act. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained that the directive will prevent ineligible foreign nationals from receiving Social Security funds. It also includes stronger enforcement against those who fail to properly verify eligibility, continue payments to deceased or disqualified individuals, or allow unauthorized access to these benefits. As part of this order, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will expand its anti-fraud efforts. At least 50 U.S. Attorneys’...