The first few months of President Donald Trump's second term have brought a flurry of Social Security changes that may have left you feeling anxious and a little confused. So far, most of the changes he's made are procedural,

Retirees are paying the agency $100 for certified earnings records because "they're afraid of our systems going down."

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 could be 2.4%, up from last month's forecast for 2.2%, according to an independent analyst.

Trump reversed former President Joe Biden's overpayment and recovery rules by implementing a 50% clawback rate on a person's monthly benefit until the overpayment is recovered in full. The president nominated Frank Bisignano to become the new SSA commissioner.

President Donald Trump’s new tax plan just ripped a hole through decades of tax policy. His latest push would erase federal taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits. This comes as Republicans prepare to bulldoze the bill through Congress without needing a single Democrat.

Hold times at Social Security's toll-free number averaged 60 minutes last year, during the Biden administration. Under Trump, they top 90.

If Trump really wants to prevent massive cuts in benefits for the seniors who need Social Security most, he needs to push Congress to act now before it's too late. If he and his successors fail to act, cuts will go into effect automatically and indiscriminately. That's going to upset a lot of voters.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) explained the strategy behind her "Trump or trans" line of questioning at a recent Congressional hearing in an interview with Stephen Colbert on Monday's edition of "The Late Show.

Trump said accepting a luxury 747 from Qatar is a no-brainer. But critics say the plan threatens to turn a symbol of American power into a collection of legal and counterintelligence concerns.

Since President Donald Trump took office for his second term 100 days ago (as of April 29), a flurry of Social Security changes has been implemented. Here's a brief rundown of the five biggest changes Trump has overseen, as well as the one powerful Social Security change he still wants to see put into effect.