Politics● ElevatedSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 1:39 PM
The Social Security question Senate midterm candidates can no longer dodge
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Independent World · North America
A looming 22 percent benefit cut is driving midterm voters to demand solutions — because lawmakers elected this cycle will still be in office when trust funds deplete in late 2032, voters say candidates cannot ignore the crisis
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