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Protesters Nationwide Take to the Streets, Condemn Trump’s Authoritarian Agenda
The energy of these protests must be turned into sustained organization from below.
Trump Admin Lists Many Living Immigrants as Dead in Social Security Database
The agency’s acting commissioner reportedly said in an email the financial lives of the immigrants would be terminated.
After Uproar, Social Security Administration Walks Back Phone Service Cuts
Many celebrated but also noted that organized resistance must continue as Social Security remains in the crosshairs.
Protesters Demand End to Trump-Musk Power Grab in Nationwide “Hands Off” Marches
The protests represented the largest public rebuke yet of President Donald Trump and henchman Elon Musk.
Sanders: 67,000 Will Die Waiting for Social Security Benefits Under Musk Plan
This is an average of nearly 190 people dying per day while waiting for an initial determination on benefits.
House Republicans Advance Bill Backing Trump- and Musk-Led Destruction
Critics say the bill would accelerate their plan of gutting Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security, among other things.
Drastic DOGE-Backed Changes Put Social Security Benefits for Millions at Risk
It’s really hard to imagine what their endgame is, other than destroying our Social Security system, says Nancy Altman.
Commerce Sec Says Only “Fraudsters” Would Miss Delayed Social Security Check
One study found that 2 in 5 older Americans rely on Social Security as their sole means of income.
Trump’s Billionaire Commerce Secretary Threatens to Shut Down Social Security
Howard Lutnick suggested in an interview that only “fraudsters” would complain if their checks don't arrive this month.
Millions Will Face Benefit Delays as Social Security Ends Phone Verification
The Social Security Administration will no longer allow phone verification, starting on March 31.