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Social Security's 2032 Deadline Is Getting Closer—Now One of Its Biggest House Advocates Is Gone

Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.)’s loss in Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District Democratic primary could affect the political debate over Social Security as Congress faces a projected 2032 funding shortfall.

Benzinga · Aug 17

Proposed Trump policy could force thousands of citizens applying for social security benefits to verify their identities in person

While the move could potentially protect against fraud, it could also cause long wait times and mass disruption.

Fortune · Mar 18, 2025

Biden taps Martin O’Malley for Social Security commissioner - Roll Call

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley would be the first Social Security commissioner nominated by a Democratic president since 2001.

Roll Call · Jul 26, 2023