White House insists Musk cuts to Social Security, Medicare won’t affect benefits
Elon Musk alleged that up to $700 billion in entitlement spending could be “waste and fraud,” raising alarm among Democrats.
President Trump says he’ll ‘always protect’ Social Security, Medicare benefits — but where will $880 billion in budget cuts come from?
And on March 11, the White House issued a press release, declaring “President Trump will always protect Social Security [and] Medicare” and reaffirming he has no plans to cut Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid.
Dems zero in on Musk wanting to cut Social Security, Medicare waste, White House responds
Democrats argued that Elon Musk and DOGE were going after Social Security and Medicare in their effort to cut federal spending, prompting the White House to respond.
White House says Musk cuts to Social Security and Medicare won’t affect benefits
Officials on Tuesday reiterated allegations of "waste and fraud" in entitlement programs as the administration said that no cuts will be made to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.
What Elon Musk said about fixing Social Security amid claims Trump administration is 'gutting it'
The White House is trying to calm concerns about the future of Social Security amid Elon Musk's latest comments and critics warning the Trump administration is 'gutting it.'
Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Agency Reportedly Mulls Cutting Phone Services
DOGE making sweeping cuts at the Social Security Administration “would be catastrophic for the people in our country,” the acting head of the agency reportedly said.
Musk muddies Trump’s messaging on Social Security and Medicare
President Donald Trump’s promises to safeguard Social Security and Medicare are being complicated by his close adviser Elon Musk’s far-reaching cost-cutting efforts at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Are Social Security and Medicaid ‘entitlements?’ Elon Musk’s claims, explained
Elon Musk is taking a chainsaw to the United States government, destroying entire departments and slashing thousands of jobs under the guise of “eliminating waste.” Most people don’t consider the Department of Education a waste of resources,
Bernie Sanders Slams Trump And Musk Over Proposed Cuts To Medicaid, Social Security, VA
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reacts to proposed cuts to Medicaid, Social Security, and the VA. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories,
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Potential cut to Medicaid sparking fear for some, optimism for others
With the current White House Administration aiming to cut billions in federal spending, some fear health insurance programs for lower-income Americans could be on the chopping block.
White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director
Dr. Dave Weldon was to have appeared on Thursday in a confirmation hearing before the Senate health committee. He has close ...
House Republicans could face a major obstacle if they cut Medicaid: Their own districts’ health needs
The House Republican drive to significantly reduce federal spending on medical care has placed the party on a collision ...
Trump will ‘protect’ entitlements despite Musk’s elimination talk: White House
A day after Musk's comments on Fox News, Leavitt contended that "unfortunately, the mainstream media has taken Mr. Musk out of context." ...
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White House says Trump won’t cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks
The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk’s comments about the need to examine entitlement spending gained ...
House Dem goes on screaming rant against Elon Musk, DOGE: 'Shame!'
Democratic Rep. John Larson of Connecticut shouted about Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency during a House ...
Republican Medicaid cuts could shutter rural hospitals, maternity care
Potential Medicaid cuts could devastate America’s teetering rural health-care system and jeopardize Republicans’ political ...