Social Security’s insolvency timeline is accelerating, pressuring Congress to act

New projections suggest Social Security’s financing shortfall could arrive sooner than previously expected, increasing the risk of automatic benefit reductions if Congress does not act. The article outlines familiar policy options—revenue increases, benefit changes, or a mix—and what a faster timeline could mean for current and future retirees, including federal employees and military retirees who rely on Social Security alongside pensions.