Edition No. 78 · Tue 8 Sept 2026 · Story 11 of 34

As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it's time to raise taxes

The Washington Post

Sen. Bernie Moreno joined Elizabeth Warren in proposing to raise the payroll tax cap, as Social Security faces a 22% benefit cut in six years.

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