The two maintain that they won’t attack the program, but their repeated claims of rampant fraud serve a strategic purpose.

Chris LaCivita, a top adviser to President Donald Trump, insists that Elon Musk will not cut Social Security in his pursuit to limit government because Musk is “not president” and therefore “doesn’t get to make those decisions.

Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Ron Wyden of Oregon are warning Frank Bisignano, the nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, that he will be responsible if staff cuts interfere with the agency’s ability to process and disburse benefit checks.

The Social Security trust fund is running out of money. Here's what President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and members of Louisiana's Congressional delegation think should be done.

The president has seemingly doubled down on his proposal since his returning to Washington. In February, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration is committed to implementing the "largest tax cut in history," which includes ending taxes on Social Security.

Social Security, the mainstay retirement program for millions of Americans, faces a financial countdown toward insolvency within the next decade. Questions swirl over whether policies introduced

From eliminating taxes on benefits to major staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration, President Donald Trump’s proposals could impact the benefits you’ve earned. In 2025, you might see some relief if Social Security benefits become tax-free,

Former Trump campaign manager Chris LaCivita denied the claims that Musk's DOGE would cut Social Security as tensions between him and Cabinet members surface.

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Social Security Administration plans to cut or avoid spending $800 million this fiscal year and plans to reduce its workforce by more than 12%.Experts said these budget cuts could make it harder for beneficiaries to contact Social Security and could disrupt benefits.