Taxes May 12, 2026
Trump Open to Federal Gas Tax Suspension as Prices Stay High
President Donald Trump says he supports suspending the federal gas tax, but Congress must act as U.S. gas prices average $4.52 a gallon.
Benefits May 4, 2026
Senate Democrats Release Report on Social Security Cuts
A recent report from Senate Democrats is warning Americans that changes to the Social Security Administration are making it “harder for Americans to get their benefits.”
Benefits April 30, 2026
New Social Security Proposal in Congress Would Do Away with Major Benefits Cut
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act, which would do away with the retirement earnings test that reduces benefits for Social Security beneficiaries who claim early retirement.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act Passes House
The bipartisan bill, introduced by U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Greg Steube (R-FL), would permit victims to claim disaster-related personal casualty losses without having to itemize deductions through Jan. 1.
Taxes April 29, 2026
House Passes Panetta’s Bipartisan ‘Supporting Early-Childhood Educators’ Deductions Act’
Introduced by Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), the SEED Act would allow early childhood educators to take a tax deduction for classroom supplies, educational materials and professional development opportunities.
Taxes April 29, 2026
House Approves Smucker Tax Legislation to Help Sexual Assault Survivors
Republican Pennsylvania congressman Lloyd Smucker's bill, the "Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act," passed the U.S. House by voice vote on April 27.
Benefits April 22, 2026
Senators Say Social Security Owes Millions of Recipients Back Pay
A bipartisan group of senators—John Fetterman, Susan Collins, Bill Cassidy, and John Cornyn—is pressing the Social Security Administration to pay full retroactive benefits to some retirees they may be owed under a landmark law passed last year.
Accounting April 21, 2026
Rep. Ilhan Omar Updates Financial Disclosure Form, Citing Accounting Error
Omar’s office said the latest disclosure proved “the Congresswoman is not a millionaire.”
Taxes April 21, 2026
New York Congressman’s Legislation Would Allow Tax Deductions on Utility Bills
The No Taxes on Utility Bills Act, introduced by Rep. John Riley (D-NY), would allow U.S. taxpayers to deduct all taxes and state-mandated surcharges included on gas and electric bills.
Benefits April 21, 2026
‘A Complete Scam’: Sen. Tommy Tuberville Again Blasts Social Security
On April 16, an X account asked users to “name a huge scam that has been normalised.” On his official account, Tuberville responded, "Social Security."
Taxes April 9, 2026
GOP Congressman Blames Senate Democrats for 2028 Senior Tax Relief Sunset
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) says Social Security tax reductions for seniors in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act would have extended long beyond 2028 were it not for Senate Democrats.
Taxes March 30, 2026
House Budget Chairman Says Reconciliation Bill to Target ‘Fraud’ in EITC, Other Means-Tested Programs
House Budget Chairman Jodey C. Arrington (R-TX) outlined an agenda for the bill on March 27, which includes targeting fraud in the earned income tax credit program and finding savings in other means-tested benefit programs.