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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.

March 3, 2024

Medicare has gone ‘bankrupt’ because the government has ‘screwed up’ health care: Stephen Moore

Economist Stephen Moore joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss the impact of social security shortfalls on future generations.  

November 15, 2023

We must address America's looming debt crisis. This is step one

If we fail to address our national debt, future generations will face the crushing prospect of a combined marginal top tax rate of 100% just for existing services.

August 22, 2023

Maine man, 86, convicted of assuming dead brother’s identity for more than half a century

An 86-year-old Maine man was convicted last week of assuming his dead brother's identity and using it to obtain a second passport and receive dual Social Security benefits.

June 30, 2023

University dean claims White people get more from Social Security because of 'structural inequity'

A college dean claimed that Social Security is a textbook example to show how something that is not intentionally racist can exhibit structural inequity.