RantCrush Top 5: December 12, 2016

Some Republicans in Congress are planning to make significant cuts and changes to Social Security, according to a proposal drafted by Representative Sam Johnson (R-TX). The changes include raising the age to receive full benefits from 67 to 69, a more tight-fisted cost of living index, and reducing benefits for wealthier retirees.

Donald Trump had said on the campaign trail that he would not be cutting Social Security, so the news of the proposal prompted Senator Bernie Sanders to challenge Trump. “Tell the American people you are going to keep your campaign promises,” he said in a video.

I challenge Mr. Trump to tell the American people he’ll keep his promises and veto cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

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— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) December 11, 2016

Emma Von Zeipel

Emma Von Zeipel is a staff writer at Law Street Media. She is originally from one of the islands of Stockholm, Sweden. After working for Democratic Voice of Burma in Thailand, she ended up in New York City. She has a BA in journalism from Stockholm University and is passionate about human rights, good books, horses, and European chocolate. Contact Emma at EVonZeipel@LawStreetMedia.com.