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.

The state of Social Security is currently a hot-button issue. Now there’s one more headline to add to the conversation. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced via press release on Friday its plans to revert back to its previously overpayment recovery rate.

A Social Security Administration policy change will go into effect at the end of the month: Here's what you should know.

There are millions of older Americans today who rely on Social Security to stay afloat financially once they decide to end their careers. But it’s not a given that you’ll qualify for benefits once you get older.

The Washington Post published an article (archived) titled "Social Security, facing pressure from DOGE, weighs big cuts to phone service." The story alleged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative championed by Elon Musk was attempting to push the Social Security Administration (SSA) to cut its telephone service for claims processing and direct deposit transactions.

Those who need to change their direct deposit information with Social Security will have to do it online or in-person.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a crucial change: direct deposit information can no longer be updated over the phone due to fraud concerns.

The Social Security Administration is increasing its protection against fraud by eliminating the risk of fraud associated with changing bank account information by telephone, and requiring people to prove their identities in person or through a two-factor authentication process online.

People who benefit from Social Security will no longer be able to update their banking information over the phone. (Scripps News)