Will Social Security be solvent under Trump or Harris?

Social Security is under threat regardless of who wins the election, but an analysis says Trump's agenda would drain the fund more quickly than Harris' plan.

Trump and Harris pledged to save Social Security. Here's what they'll do.

Vice President Harris and former President Trump have both vowed to protect Social Security, but experts say both of their campaign platforms fall short of specific solutions for a program that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Harris and Trump need to win over older voters on more than just Social Security and Medicare

This election, older voters are worrying about issues that may not seem to directly affect them.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

How Trump Could Bankrupt Social Security

Retirement benefits for millions of Americans are on the line.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

What a second Trump term means for Social Security, Medicare and affordable housing

Congress may have more impact than the president when it comes to retirement.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for Social Security Benefits

Readers are concerned that his campaign proposals would put Social Security’s finances on thinner ice, endangering their payments.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump's economic plan could speed up Social Security insolvency, analysis suggests

A new analysis suggests former President Donald Trump's economic proposals, should he win the election, could speed up when the Social Security trust fund runs out of money. This is according to a ...

If Musk and Trump want to cut federal spending by $2 trillion, they’ll have to come for Social Security and Medicare

Musk is talking big cuts. Something’s got to give.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Trump promised no taxes on Social Security benefits. It's too soon to plan on that change, experts say

Even with Trump win and a Republican majority, plans to nix taxes on Social Security benefits may still face hurdles.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Trump’s plan to cut taxes on Social Security benefits may cost beneficiaries more in the long run

The president-elect’s plan may do more harm than good, experts said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

TikTok election: Trump and Harris vie for younger voters

Both campaigns are using the short-video platform to try to reach Gen Z

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Trump and Harris make final push to break US election deadlock

Presidential candidates descend on Pennsylvania as polls in most crucial swing state show a dead heat

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Watch: Harris gives remarks after Trump secures election win

Vice President Harris gave remarks Wednesday afternoon, her first speech after President-elect Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 election. The Hill/Decision Desk HQ projected Trump as the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Under Trump or Harris, U.S. Asylum Curbs Are Likely to Endure

As administrations of both parties have failed to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws, a reckoning for the asylum system, which some say is overdue, seems inevitable.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Harris warns of ‘more chaos’ under Trump and vows ‘different path’

Democrat evokes January 6 Capitol riot to depict Republican rival as extremist in primetime speech

World - Financial Times - October 30

Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live

Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate

The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.

Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK

The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.

Australia introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media

Technology companies face fines of up to $32.5mn for systemic breaches

World - Financial Times - 12 hours ago

US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes

Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Jim Cramer lists 10 stocks that could do well under Harris or Trump

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Election Day identified stocks that could perform well with either presidential candidate in the White House.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Social Security and Medicare affect almost everyone — and they’re barely being discussed

When it comes to entitlements, both presidential candidates have been vague and misleading

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Swing-state voters want to know: What’s going on with Social Security?

Social Security’s trust fund is expected to be depleted in 2033. Where is the solution?

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Here's what to know about House bill to expand Social Security benefits

Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.

Yes, Most People Probably Should Hold Off on Claiming Social Security

Readers had a lot of thoughtful objections to this idea. As a general rule, I stand by it.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

A simple plan to fix Social Security? Be suspicious, very suspicious.

This proposal would undermine support for the program and delay a real solution

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for those under 16

The Australian government said it would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures.

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would set an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms ...

Tech - ABC News - November 7

Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16

"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.

Why Australia Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Legislators will vote on the age limit, intended to reduce related mental health harms to young people, though critics say the law is too blunt an instrument to fix a complex problem.

Business - Inc. - November 7

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