Truthout
Social Security
Social Security Fund Would Be Depleted in 3 Years If Trump Kills the Payroll Tax
The president claimed he would “make permanent cuts to the payroll tax” if reelected.
Payroll Tax Cut Would Fully Deplete Social Security by 2023, Chief Actuary Says
The Social Security Administration's chief actuary confirmed the destructive consequences warned of by progressives.
Trump’s Executive Orders Are Designed to Make Him Look Like a Populist
With the election approaching, Trump tries to portray himself as a lone ranger taking on entrenched bureaucracies.
Trump’s Social Security Sleight of Hand Is Another Scam. Don’t Fall for It.
Trump has a long record of unfurling legally laughable nonsense orders when the political heat is on. This is that.
Warren Denounces Trump’s Executive Orders as “Cruel Joke” on American People
The Massachusetts Senator described Trump's executive orders that were signed on Saturday as “unconstitutional slop.”
Trump Threatens Unilateral Suspension of Payroll Tax
Advocacy groups and lawmakers say the move would be an unconstitutional attack on Social Security funding.
GOP COVID Relief Plan Includes Romney Bill to Slash Social Security and Medicare
Romney's bill would initiate a secretive process that could result in cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits.
Senate GOP’s COVID Plan May Raid Social Security and Cut Unemployment Benefits
The plan being crafted could include a cut to the payroll tax -- a funding mechanism for Social Security and Medicare.
Austerity Measures Have No Place in Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
Two congressional proposals put the burden of debt reduction on the poorest and most vulnerable Americans.
GOP Wants Cuts to Social Security and Medicare in Next COVID Stimulus Package
Progressive advocates warn that Sen. Mitt Romney's TRUST Act would cut benefits behind closed doors during the pandemic.