President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is sending mixed messages about whether most Americans are required to pay federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. “It’s a mixed bag for seniors, because some seniors will get some tax relief; the cost of that, though, is borne by the entire Social Security system,” Alex Lawson, executive…

SNAP cost-sharing rules will come into force in 2028 if the bill becomes law. The bill now heads back to the House of Representatives, where lawmakers will cast a final vote. If it passes, it will head to President Trump's desk to be signed into law.

The president's budget bill is a major legislative win for Republicans but food banks in Massachusetts are worried about its impact.