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Shutdown Puts Social Security’s 2026 COLA Announcement at Risk of Delay

Social Security payments remain on schedule regardless of any announcement delay.

2026 Social Security COLA Projected at 2.7%–2.8% After August Inflation Data

Social Security Trust Funds to Deplete by 2034, Forcing Major Benefit Cuts