Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Tag: Social Security

Manchin-Romney attack on Social Security is ‘last thing we need’: Sanders

The Vermont Independent called for expanding popular federal programs rather than allowing a bipartisan commission to propose devastating cuts.

Advocates say ‘hell no’ as Manchin pitches Social Security deal with...

"Manchin is providing cover for Republican attacks on Social Security and Medicare."

House GOP using omnibus fight as ‘trial run’ for ploy to...

"MAGA extremists in Congress are dusting off an old conservative playbook for when they seize power," said one progressive watchdog.

80% of US voters across party lines support expanding Social Security

"While Democrats have a plan to protect and enhance Social Security, Republicans have shared their plans to privatize, cut, and even end this program!"

Will Millennials and Gen Z see Social Security? An in-depth look

Keep your eyes open and make smart money moves, whether you're in your teens, twenties, or thirties. Your future self will thank you for them.

Legislation to improve Social Security bought to House

“We simply cannot and must not sit by and allow millions of our fellow citizens, who worked hard their entire lives, to spend their golden years living in poverty.”

Social Security versus national security

Whose entitlement really makes us safer?

How Donald Trump threatens the retirement of every American worker

Trump’s attacks on Social Security come as Americans depend on the program more than ever.

Social Security in the crosshairs

President Trump could singlehanded kill the program...

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NAACP sues Trump administration over armed agents at the polls

The suit cites a fatal Minneapolis shooting by federal agents as evidence of the fear such deployments can create.
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Trump says he is in ‘deciding mode’ on destroying Iran

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