Steve Thompson, (c) 2026 , The Washington Post

Articles by Steve Thompson, (c) 2026 , The Washington Post

As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it's time to raise taxes - yahoo.com

Business September 9, 2026

For decades, Washington has replayed the same fight over taming the soaring national debt: Democrats cite a need for more taxes. Republicans refuse. And anyone who suggests cutting the biggest sourceοΏ½...