You pay Social Security taxes throughout your career so you can enjoy guaranteed monthly checks in retirement. But when you retire, you could have to pay taxes on a portion of your benefits, too. It's a major pain point for seniors,

President Donald Trump’s plan to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits sounds simple: cut taxes so older adults keep more of their money. However, the plan is controversial because of its potential impact on the Social Security Trust Fund and the primary beneficiaries of the tax cut.

Since President Trump was sworn into office on January 20, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting how Social Security functions, including closing offices and offering buyouts. Here's a roundup.