https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-congress-could-address-social-security-insolvencyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-congress-could-address-social-security-insolvencyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-congress-could-address-social-security-insolvency#u158096Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:15:39 +0000Congress faces mounting pressure to address impending Social Security insolvency as the trust fund approaches depletion. Analysts warn that lawmakers could rely on budget rules to make costly general revenue transfers appear free, masking the program's massive financial shortfall. Meanwhile, proposed legislative fixes under consideration include a substantial payroll tax hike on all compensation, which carries a hidden cost for workers and employers alike. Without congressional action, millions of beneficiaries face automatic cuts to their monthly payments within the next decade.Why it ma