Policymakers cling to a 1970s consumer-price index formula that overstates cost increases and drives up automatic spending.

Republican tax cuts and immigration crackdowns have deepened Social Security’s crisis. How to fix it without punishing working Americans.

The Trump administration is exploring ways to reduce costs and extend the lifespan of Social Security benefits. Here are some of their ideas.

The U.S. has a uniquely strong economy that gives it the ability to recover from its debt, Elmendorf said. A true crisis ...

Editorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Board In its final report of the fiscal year, the U.S. Treasury Department delivered some unfortunate news. The government spent a little over $7 trillion in ...

Following the announcement of a 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, some Democratic Senators say the increase is not enough.

A coalition of Democratic senators announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at providing additional financial support for older Americans and veterans struggling with inflati ...

The government shutdown is only becoming harder for Americans to bear. But Republicans and Democrats still have yet to strike a funding deal.

Get live updates and the latest news as the government shutdown hits the one month mark, with Trump administration promising ...

The federal government has been partially shut down since Oct. 1, 2025, after Congress and the White House failed to pass ...

As seniors face rising prices for shelter and medical services, their annual benefit boosts aren't keeping up.

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%, but over time, a pattern has emerged in how the agency calculates ...