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Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting with Elon Musk

Musk defended DOGE attempts to fire federal employees, while Trump said Russia would have to make concessions for peace.

Al Jazeera

Trump Vows No Cuts To Entitlement Programs

President Trump promises to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security amidst budget cut proposals. Debate ensues over achieving savings through fraud...

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New Social Security head boasts of firing federal employees in response to Musk email

Leland Dudek thanked the president for "the opportunity to report on our work."

Fortune

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Trump’s Plan to Eliminate Taxes on Social Security Forgets Your Children

A new analysis reveals that the policy change would mainly benefit high-earning retirees or those close to retirement.

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Cutting Medicaid and federal programs are among 4 key Trump administration policy changes that could make life harder for disabled people

While policy debates on immigration, abortion and other issues took center stage in the 2024 presidential election, the first months of the Trump administration have also signaled major changes in federal disability policy.

The Conversation

How Confident Are You in Your Retirement Plan? Find Out With This Quiz

On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you in your retirement plan? This quick quiz will help you find out if it's on track, or whether it needs more work.

Kiplinger

Social Security Sent Out Billions in Back Payments in March. Here's What You Need to Know

The Social Security Administration started paying retroactive benefits owed this week. Monthly increases will start for most people with their March benefit, which is paid out in April.

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Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workers

More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients who received pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service jobs will see an immediate boost in their benefits

The Independent UK

'We Swore to Serve the American People': 21 Ex-USDS Workers Revolt Against Musk's DOGE and Walk Out

21 employees from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have resigned in protest, citing concerns over dismantling public services, escalating tensions over Musk's aggressive cost-cutting measures.

International Business Times UK

Social Security advocates are ringing alarm bells about Elon Musk and DOGE

“We cannot risk the catastrophic consequences should this very personal data fall into the wrong hands.”

Fortune

How the US spends taxpayer money as Musk-led DOGE seeks cuts

Raising taxes could help reduce deficit, but Trump’s tax cut pledge will make Musk’s aim to slash $1 trillion difficult.

Al Jazeera

Social Security Confirms $1,580 Monthly Average SSDI Payments: Here's How To Speed Up the Claims Process

Over 8 million Americans rely on Social Security Disability Insurance to support their households due to their inability to work.

International Business Times UK

A veteran of the only successful government reduction effort in 30 years has a warning for Elon Musk: ‘All hell is going to break loose’

Clinton’s ‘reinventing government’ effort cut 400,000 federal workers and made bureaucracy more efficient—by doing the opposite of DOGE.

Fortune

Protect Your Social Security with a Retirement Safeguard You've Never Heard Of

Even with a power of attorney or joint bank account, the Social Security Administration may hamstring your financial representative without one of these.

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International Business Times UK

Social Security 2026 Cola Increase Estimated at 2.3%, the Lowest in Years

The Senior Citizens League increased its COLA 2026 estimates to 2.3%, citing a modest reacceleration in the inflation rates after the January inflation report showed that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers jumped 3% on a trailing 12-month basis.

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Seven Ways to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2025

Minimizing taxes on Social Security is an essential consideration for many retirees.

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How Federal Retirees Can Make SSFA Repeals Work for Them

From higher Social Security benefits to increased spousal and survivor benefits, federal employees have much to gain from the Social Security Fairness Act.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour refuse to rule out benefit cuts if they win 2026 Holyrood election

LABOUR have refused to rule out making cuts to devolved benefits if the party wins power at next May’s Holyrood elections ...

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Social Security Administration Appoints Leland Dudek As Acting Commissioner

Newly appointed acting commissioner at SSA focuses on transparency, security, and efficiency in agency operations.

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Are You a Baby Boomer With $500,000 or Less Saved for Retirement?

Here are seven ideas Baby Boomers can consider to help make the most of their financial resources for retirement.

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Social Security Fairness Act Adds to Pressure on Safety Net

While the law seeks to level the playing field for many federal employees, the sustainability of the Social Security system is now facing even more challenges.

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Four Ways to Financially Embrace the Year of the Wood Snake

In the Year of the Wood Snake, consider looking to the snake's traits of being strategic, cunning and alert to help guide your finances this year.

Reason

No Injunction in Electronic Privacy Information Center v. U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Today's opinion is here. I'm on the run, and can't add more right now, but I thought I'd pass it… The post No Injunction in Electronic Privacy Information Center v. U.S. Office of Personnel Management appeared first on Reason.com.

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Social Security Administration: DOGE Cannot Make Changes to Benefit Payments

DOGE has limited "read only" access to data and will not disrupt or delay the disbursement of payments to beneficiaries, SSA Acting Commissioner Dudek said.

The Independent UK

DOGE staffer with history of racist posts is now working at Social Security

Marko Elez recently had ‘read/write’ access to massive Treasury Department database

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