As of 2024, almost 68 million Americans were collecting Social Security. Of those, a little more than 51 million people were retired workers. For those 65 and older, Social Security is a major source of income,

Social Security may become insolvent as early as 2035. President-elect Donald Trump previously vowed tax cuts for seniors. But is this the best solution?

A bipartisan bill called the Social Security Fairness Act has the approval necessary to reverse two provisions lowering benefits.

The House is expected to try to pass a Social Security-related bill this week to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions, despite a surprise move by hard-right Freedom Caucus leaders to derail the effort.

Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves' bill would eliminate the Social Security penalty for 2.8 million government retirees, including 90,000 in Louisiana.