Biden Fires Trump Appointee as Head of Social Security Administration

The dismissal, the latest effort by President Biden to oust a Trump-appointed director of an independent executive agency, could set off a legal showdown over who rightfully holds the position.

President Biden fired the head of the Social Security Administration.

Andrew Saul, a Trump holdover, drew Democrats’ ire and has vowed to fight his dismissal.

A Woman’s Guide to Making the Most of Social Security

Women tend to live longer than men, so they need as much retirement income as possible. Whether you’re 30 or 60, here’s what you need to know.

Some Venue Owners Get a Federal Lifeline. Others Are Told They’re Dead.

The first applications for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, offering $16 billion in federal aid, were approved.

Social Security Is Rethinking How It Runs Customer Service After Covid

The pandemic abruptly closed the agency’s 1,200 offices, and officials are considering how to move forward. One issue: Without the offices, fewer low-income seniors sought benefits.