A leaked memo from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration ordered a pause on federal grants and loans starting Jan 28, 2025, at 5 p.m. EST. However, a federal judge temporar

Like most elected officials, Donald Trump recognizes that Social Security is vital to the financial well-being of our nation's retirees. But he's not oblivious to the fact that altering Social Security comes with potentially negative ramifications. While speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in March 2013, Trump said:

Other actions by Trump related to officially naming his cabinet appointments and acting cabinet positions. The president declared a federal hiring freeze. He also made some symbolic moves, including renaming Denali as Mount McKinley and changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

President Donald Trump has tapped businessman Frank Bisignano as the Social Security Commissioner. What could that mean for you?

President Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on overtime pay, as well as other things like tips and Social Security.

The two-page memo, which is set to take effect on Tuesday night, could impact lower-income households that rely on Medicaid, school breakfast and lunch programs; and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,

Trump continues his crackdown on illegal immigration and takes executive action on federal aid and DEI initiatives.

Stephanie Kelton, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Stony Brook University. The federal grant freeze will hurt universities and research institutes, both public and private. This, in turn, will result in the temporary layoff or permanent loss of a significant number of middle class jobs in communities throughout the country.

President Donald Trump's tax proposals are reigniting concerns about the future of Social Security. During his campaign for the presidency, Trump proposed tax cuts to benefit workers and small businesses – but critics warn these changes could accelerate Social Security's financial challenges,

Nothing in this memo should be construed to impact Medicare or Social Security benefits,” the memo from the Office of Management and Budget reads.

Democrats warned that Trump’s latest order could harm programs used by millions of Americans, including early childhood programs, and food and rent assistance.