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February 12, 2025

Democrats must make the case that government can be effective and good

It is up to us to make good on the radical American belief that our genius lies in ordinary Americans defying a world history in which national glory belongs only to kings, oligarchs or politburos.

February 10, 2025

'DOGE boys': Dems fume over spending cut spree at rally outside Trump's next potential target

Democratic lawmakers gathered outside the Social Security Administration headquarters to protest DOGE's potential probe of spending within the department.

February 7, 2025

Top federal agency with history of wasteful spending could be next DOGE target

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts appear ready to shift focus to the Social Security Administration, which is likely to spark criticisms from Democrats similar to those in response to DOGE's moves against the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

October 22, 2024

Harris claims Trump win would be 'catastrophic' for Social Security, but first term tells different tale

Vice President Kamala Harris slammed former President Trump’s plan to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits, citing a report that it would worsen the program's finances.

August 14, 2024

On this day in history, August 14, 1935, Social Security is signed into law by FDR

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security bill into law on this day in history, Aug. 14, 1935, creating a federal safety net for older, unemployed and disadvantaged Americans.

August 8, 2024

Walz in 2010 said plan to curb Social Security, increase retirement age was ‘very similar’ to his approach

Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, said in 2010 his plan for Social Security was “very similar" to one that would increase the retirement age.

July 18, 2024

Most US adults worry about future of Medicare, Social Security, Gallup poll finds: ‘Magnitude of concern’

Adults in the U.S. are more worried than ever about whether Medicare and Social Security benefits will be available when they need them, according to a Gallup poll released last month.

April 19, 2024

Republicans want to help Americans leave poverty, not be trapped in it like Democrats want

Republicans and Democrats look at poverty from opposite directions. Republicans want to help Americans find their way out of poverty. Democrats want to keep them poor.

April 7, 2024

Top GOP lawmaker believes he can 'fix' Social Security

Republican Study Committee Chairman Kevin Hern discussed his plan to extend the solvency of Social Security while criticizing the White House for attacking his proposal.

April 1, 2024

Republicans warm to Social Security, Medicare reform as 2024 election nears

House Republicans are cautiously getting more vocal about the need for entitlement reform, though experts say the odds of actual change are a long shot.