The Trump administration is proposing changes to Social Security disability benefits that will make access to those benefits significantly harder, according to new reporting from ProPublica. ProPublica Reporter Eli Hager joins Katy Tur to break down the impact this would have on Americans.

The Trump administration wants to cut back disability benefits for low-income and older Americans by up to 20%, a move that could affect hundreds of thousands of people. (1) It’s part of the administration’s focus on streamlining Social Security — by cutting staff and reducing benefits — to save money and reduce alleged fraud.

The Trump administration is exploring ways to reduce costs and extend the lifespan of Social Security benefits. Here are some of their ideas.

October is nearly over, which means you may be checking your calendar to see when you’ll receive your November Social Security benefits.

If you are 62 or older and depend on Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you may have seen reports claiming a $600 boost is coming in November 2025, but

Amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, many SSI recipients are asking if their November payments will arrive on schedule.