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As the end of the year approaches, experts urge Social Security recipients to review several key details to ensure the next ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill introduced by Senate Democrats could increase monthly Social Security payments by $200 for millions of Americans starting in 2026. The Social Security Expansion Act, ...

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The Social Security Administration is about to get a new commissioner, but that’s only the latest of a series of changes at the agency since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Frank Bisignano ...

Monthly Social Security payments could increase by $200 per month, if a bill introduced by Democratic Senators in late October passes. Here's what to know about the proposed legislation. The proposed ...

Social Security checks are paid to more than 50 million Americans during retirement, creating a bedrock of steady income later in life. The proposed bill comes as Americans voice growing concerns over ...

The average Social Security beneficiary will get a raise of more than $50 per month in 2026. Due to rising Medicare premiums, not all retirees will see the full increase in their checks. Some types of ...

Federal officials on Thursday announced the formation of a Nashville-based Homeland Security Task Force to combat gangs, drug trafficking and transnational crime across Middle Tennessee. Dozens of ...

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