They're even longer under Trump. Hold times at Social Security's toll-free number averaged 60 minutes last year, during the Biden administration. Under Trump, they top 90.

The Poughkeepsie Social Security office temporarily closed Jan. 30. A local office will reopen June 30. There is a new address and entrance to the office, located at 4 Academy St. in Poughkeepsie.

Provided by Dow JonesMay 2, 2025, 8:50:00 PM By Alessandra Malito A Social Security 'war room,' threats to shut the agency, worker buyouts and a restraining order - here's a timeline of what has ...

Social Security staffing was already at a ten-year low when President Donald Trump took office in January. Meanwhile, the number of new applicants has skyrocketed as Baby Boomers retire.

Five notable changes to Social Security have been made under Donald Trump's watch Since President Donald Trump took office for his second term 100 days ago (as of April 29), a flurry of Social ...

The Social Security office in Schenectady, New York, lost about a third of its staff last month, according to the local chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees.

Social Security pulls field office staff to answer overwhelmed phone line By Meryl Kornfield and Hannah Natanson The Washington Post, Updated July 10, 2025, 12:52 p.m.

If there is no delay, you can contact the agency at 1-800-772-1213 or contact your local Social Security office. You can use NewsNation’s Social Security calculator to estimate your monthly benefit.