Social Security cost-of-living increase sparks debate over looming funding shortfall

Center-Left: <a href="https://reason.com/2026/10/15/social-security-is-running-out-of-money-benefits-are-rising-3-6-next-year-anyway/" rel="noopener nofollow">Social Security Is Running Out of Money. Benefits Are Rising 3.6% Next Year Anyway. — reason.com
Center: <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/10/15/g-s1-148199/up-first-newsletter-inflation-social-security-ukraine-russia-yemen-saudi-arabia" rel="noopener nofollow">Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric — www.npr.org
Center: <a href="https://rollcall.com/podcasts/political-theater/how-sha-na-na-could-help-determine-the-house-majority/" rel="noopener nofollow">How Sha Na Na could help determine the House majority — www.rollcall.com

Source: www.foxbusiness.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Right · Published: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:42:13 GMT

Social Security's 3.6% COLA will raise retirement benefits in 2027, but a projected 2032 trust fund shortfall could trigger 22% cuts without congressional action.