New DOD guidance has left some military advocates wondering just how far officials will go with privatizing programs and services on installations. (DeCA) The Defense Department is taking steps to ...

When the Republican Party’s domestic policy megabill — the inaptly named One Big Beautiful Bill Act — was still taking shape in May, GOP officials were determined to include a provision about ...

Nominee Frank Bisignano during his Senate hearing on Tuesday focused on the agency's objectives. "My job as a commissioner is to ensure that every beneficiary receives their payments on time," he said ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the so-called “Trump accounts” created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could be a “backdoor for privatizing Social Security.” The comments, made ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is working to clarify recent remarks about the Trump administration’s new savings accounts for newborns, after his comments ignited criticism from Democratic lawmakers ...

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As commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick oversees the U.S. government’s vast efforts to monitor and predict the weather. The billionaire also ran a financial firm, which he recently left in the control ...

There are people who believe Medicare is headed toward privatization. Privatization of Medicare could have various pros and cons. The debate over the privatization of Medicare has been ongoing for ...

Social Security is the bedrock of the American retirement system. Although it was never intended to fully cover the expenses of retirees, many Americans unfortunately find themselves in this situation ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent set off a firestorm this week when he said that the Trump administration had just taken the first steps toward a “back door for privatizing Social Security.” Bessent, ...

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a press conference after the trade talks between the US and China in Stockholm, Sweden, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (Magnus Lejhall/TT News Agency via AP) ...

President Trump's pick to lead the SSA said he's "never thought" about privatizing the agency. Nominee Frank Bisignano during his Senate hearing on Tuesday focused on the agency's objectives. "My job ...