https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-to-avoid-a-social-security-cut-lawmakers-are-floating-ideas-for-what-to-doContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-to-avoid-a-social-security-cut-lawmakers-are-floating-ideas-for-what-to-dohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-to-avoid-a-social-security-cut-lawmakers-are-floating-ideas-for-what-to-do#u51793Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:06:30 +0000Senators Dick Durbin and Bill Cassidy are working on a bipartisan effort to prevent a projected 22% cut to Social Security benefits. The proposed reduction affects tens of millions of beneficiaries and is expected to take effect in six years. While these senators pursue a solution, other legislative ideas to stabilize the system include phasing out the program entirely or implementing a flat-rate Cost of Living Adjustment. Public concern remains high, as 50% of Americans fear for their financial survival if these cuts occur.Why it mattersSocial Security faces a funding shortfall that threatens https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-to-avoid-a-social-security-cut-lawmakers-are-floating-ideas-for-what-to-dohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-to-avoid-a-social-security-cut-lawmakers-are-floating-ideas-for-what-to-do#u50550Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:56:39 +0000Senators Dick Durbin and Bill Cassidy are pursuing a bipartisan effort to protect tens of millions of Social Security beneficiaries from a projected 22% benefit cut. The anticipated reduction is expected to begin in six years. While the senators work on a solution, other proposals to stabilize the system include implementing a flat-rate Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or phasing out the program entirely. Public anxiety is high, with half of Americans fearing for their financial survival if benefits are reduced.Why it mattersThe Social Security system faces long-term solvency challenges that m