US EditionHow You Receive Your Social Security, VA Benefits May Change in Fall: What to Know
UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – Democratic governors in at least five states consider special sessions to address funding shortfalls from new Medicaid and SNAP cuts affecting millions, with $13 billion lost over 10 years.
- President Donald Trump signed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' into law on July 4, 2025, introducing new tax breaks and policy changes nationwide.
- The bill enacted steep Medicaid cuts via new work requirements and limits on state fees, prompting states to consider special legislative sessions due to expected funding gaps.
- Among its provisions, the bill allows taxpayers aged 65 and older to claim a $6,000 deduction and introduces changes to federal student loans and SNAP eligibility criteria.
- The tax deduction could reduce taxable Social Security income for about 88% of seniors, potentially eliminating taxes on benefits for some, though experts warn the relief is temporary and limited.
- The bill's implications include state budget pressure, rural hospital closures, and widespread social service impacts, while advocacy for legislative responses continues in several states.
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How you receive your Social Security, VA benefits may change in fall: What to know
(NEXSTAR) — There have been several changes to government benefit payments already this year, including increased checks for some and clawbacks for outstanding overpayments for others. In about two months, another change is expected to take effect — this one targeting how beneficiaries are paid. Back in March, President Trump signed an executive order to modernize “payments to and from America’s bank account.” The order claimed that paper checks…
Blue-state leaders weigh new laws to deal with financial fallout from Trump's big bill
State lawmakers are scrambling to deal with the expected financial fallout from President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” with many in blue states demanding special legislative sessions they say are necessary to shore up funding for health care and food assistance programs affected by the new law
Trump's spending bill brings changes to student loans, taxes and Medicaid — here's when they go into effect
Bill Gates said the effects of President Donald Trump’s USAID cuts are “devastating” but can be prevented. The Gates Foundation, where Gates is board chair, has worked extensively with the U.S. Agency for International Development. Gates’ comments come a week after he said the aid rollbacks have already led to deaths. Bill Gates, the philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, on Friday said it’s not too late to reinstate international aid funding …
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