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#Social_Security
3 events across 3 weeks
0
Damage
1
Hype
2
Noise
8.2
Avg Dmg
16.8
Avg Hype
WEEK 82
Jul 19 – 25
NOISE
2026-07-24
IRS CEO Warns of Social Security Fraud Dangers as Trump Admin Pursues Task Force
Enforcement Action
federal · broad
Damage
9.8
Hype
20.5
WEEK 11
Mar 9 – 15
NOISE
2025-03-15
Trump Adviser Claims Social Security Safe From Cuts
federal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
3.8
WEEK 5
Jan 26 – Feb 1
HYPE
2025-02-01
Gillibrand Warns Federal Worker Buyout Threatens Social Security
Policy Change
federal · broad
Damage
14.9
Hype
26.0