President Donald Trump is wasting no time making changes. So far, he hasn't made good on his promise to eliminate Social Security benefit taxes, but his term has only just begun. Some seniors are eager to see this tax eliminated so they can have more spending money today.

Unclear if sweeping executive order will affect Medicaid and other federal assistance programs for older Americans.

After major backlash, Trump’s radical plan to freeze government spending is on hold. Now, it’s all very confusing and somewhat opaque — which, under Trump, is by design — but here’s what appears to have happened: We often forget that Trump has frequently been cowed by public opinion when it turns against him.