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Trump, Social Security and tax

No Tax on Social Security Is a Reality in President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, Says the White House. Here's What It Actually Means for Retirees.
President Trump vowed to end taxes on Social Security, but the One Big Beautiful Bill stops short of fulfilling that promise.
Gamblers will pay more taxes in 2026 and beyond when Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' hits
President Donald Trump's tax bill, signed into law July 4, reduces how much in losses a gambler can deduct. Here's how the changes will work.
Seniors get a tax break in Trump’s megabill, but many will still pay taxes on Social Security benefits. Here’s the real deal
Senior citizens are getting a tax break in President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package, but it’s not the one the president promised on the campaign trail last year.
Nearly 90% Won't Pay Taxes on Social Security With Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill." But Here's the Big, Not-So-Beautiful Catch.
Key Points President Trump's bill won't eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits.However, a new deduction for seniors should reduce the federal taxes on benefits for many Americans.This deduction will be only temporary,
Trump’s Social Security Tax U-Turn — What Retirees Need To Know Now
On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised over and over that he wanted to end taxes on Social Security -- a vow that retirees backed. However, in his "Big Beautiful Bill," there is
The Reality Behind the 'Big Beautiful Bill': Social Security Tax Relief Explained
The 'Big Beautiful Bill' signed by President Trump promised to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. However, the reality is more nuanced, offering significant tax relief but not a complete elimination.
President Donald Trump Broke His Social Security Vow -- and It May Be the Best Thing That's Happened to Retirees
The consolation prize retirees received from the One Big Beautiful Bill is arguably a bigger win than ending the tax on benefits.

Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE

A red state reckons with Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Louisiana voted for Trump. But it also relies heavily on Medicaid benefits, which are set to face steep cuts under the ...
When key provisions in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ take effect
Some of the measures are effective immediately, while others don’t kick in for several years – notably, after the 2026 ...
'Beautiful' or 'Ugly,' Trump's big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms
From the Central Valley of California to Midwestern battlegrounds and suburban districts of the northeast, the new law ...
Trump's "big, beautiful bill" gives ICE unprecedented funds to ramp up mass deportation campaign
The "big, beautiful bill" signed into law​ by President Trump last week will allow him to dramatically expand his immigration ...
On GPS: Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill
Rana Foroohar, global business columnist and associate editor at the Financial Times, tells Fareed that President Trump’s tax ...
How Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is affecting his approval ratings: See recent polls
President Donald Trump's second term continues to spark emotions - most recently with the approval of his controversial "One, ...
Contrarian Opinion: President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" Could Give a Big Boost to Tesla Stock... for Now
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CNN asks Alaska senator if she regrets voting for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
The Senate passed Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill” after a 26-hour marathon of negotiations during which Alaska ...
Speaker Johnson says Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will help GOP in midterms despite concerns
House Speaker Johnson says President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" will help the GOP in the midterms. Key Senate races are ...
How Trump's "big, beautiful bill" affects student loans
The megalaw reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and places a cap on how much individuals can can ...