What will happen with Social Security? Latest projected cut as many worry fund could get depleted

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Original Load Date Aug. 26, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Last Updated Aug. 26, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
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With the few months they have left as senators, Democrat [ Dick Durbin ][1] and Republican [ Bill Cassidy ][2] have embarked on a mission to save tens of millions of Social Security beneficiaries from a projected 22% cut in their benefits, starting in just six years. It is one of the most perilous ...