Politics

Social Security woes

A look at the politics stories you might have missed this week.
Updated Feb 18, 2026

Are you tired of the political ads yet? The onslaught will be over in 46 days. And don’t forget: The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 5.

Now, here’s a look at some politics stories you might have missed this week.


Lynn McKerral supports Social Security Administration workers in front of the agency's headquarters in Woodlawn, Maryland, in 2025. (Photo by Wesley Lapointe/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Lynn McKerral supports Social Security Administration workers in front of the agency's headquarters in Woodlawn, Maryland, in 2025. (Photo by Wesley Lapointe/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

1. Money money money

Whether it’s Social Security funding or campaign spending, money was a big focus of political news this week.

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Gwinnett County voters cast their ballots on Election Day in Loganville in 2024. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
Gwinnett County voters cast their ballots on Election Day in Loganville in 2024. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

2. Election drama

We can’t seem to go one week without having a bonanza of election administration news.

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Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz held a roundtable with health leaders in Atlanta on Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz held a roundtable with health leaders in Atlanta on Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

3. Odds and ends

Here’s what else happened this week.

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Looking ahead

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