Social Security

Today's Big Question Experts say Congressional action is needed

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 5 May 26

Feature Hard choices need to be made

By The Week US Published 9 April 26

Speed Read The Justice Department issued what it called ‘corrections’ on the matter

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 21 January 26

The Explainer A slightly more substantial increase for 2026, though not by much

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated 10 November 25

Cartoons Thursday’s political cartoons include Mike Johnson's pumpkin patch, great news for crypto scammers, and a suspicious white sheet

By The Week US Published 23 October 25

The Explainer They will include an annual cost of living adjustment and a higher wage cap

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 24 September 25

Speed Read DOGE workers made the personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans vulnerable to identity theft

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 27 August 25

Today's Big Question Bessent calls savings program a 'back door' to privatization

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 4 August 25

Feature A new report has projected that Social Security funds could be depleted by 2033

By The Week US Published 23 July 25

the explainer These steps can help boost the Social Security amount you receive

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 18 July 25

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 10 July 25

Speed Read In his first major public address since leaving office, Biden criticized the Trump administration's 'damage' and 'destruction'

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 16 April 25