US Social Security faces >20% benefit cuts by 2032 absent congressional action

The Social Security trust fund is projected to become insolvent by 2032, triggering automatic benefit cuts exceeding 20% unless Congress acts. This is a recurring fiscal warning, but the approaching date and magnitude underscore the urgency of legislative intervention. The political implications are significant as the 2028 election cycle approaches.

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