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Student Threatened With Expulsion Over Social Posts Gets $250,000 Settlement
The University of Tennessee threatened to expel Kimberly Diei over posts the school said were inappropriate. She sued on First Amendment grounds.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
DeepSeek raises national security concerns, U.S. officials say
Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
U.S. Navy bans use of DeepSeek due to 'security and ethical concerns'
The U.S. Navy issued a warning to its members to avoid using DeepSeek "in any capacity," due to "potential security and ethical concerns."CNBC - Jan. 28 -
Over 3 million on Social Security may wait more than a year for higher payments
More than 3.2 million people will see increased Social Security benefits, under a new law.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Over 3 million Social Security Fairness Act beneficiaries may wait more than a year for higher payments: agency
The Social Security Fairness Act will provide benefit increases to more than 3 million individuals. But it's uncertain when they will see that money.CNBC - Jan. 28 -
OPM sued over privacy concerns with new government-wide email system
Two federal employees are suing the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to block the agency from creating a new email distribution system — an action that comes as the information will reportedly ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
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Social Security boost faces delays
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Some Social Security beneficiaries may have longer wait for pay boost Social ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
80K+ Kias recalled over airbag, seat belt concerns
Automaker Kia is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring that can impact airbag deployment and seat belts from working properly. According to documents published by the National ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Social Security Fairness Act's boosted payments may be a year away
Social Security beneficiaries who stood to see a boost in payouts as the result of a law approved earlier this month may have to wait a little longer than expected for higher payments. Under the ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Social Security boost may take more than a year for many Americans
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
China investigates generic drugs over safety concerns
Anaesthetics are not putting patients to sleep, doctors warn, in call for greater access to foreign medicineFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Republican concerned for Pompeo after Trump pulls security detail amid Iran threats
Former secretary of state has faced threats from Iran since since he took hard-line stances on the Islamic Republic. The Ohio Republican Mike Turner said on Sunday’s Face the Nation he is “very ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
Social Security benefits increased by 2.5% in 2025. Why retirees may feel it's not enough
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 is the lowest since the post-Covid inflation spike. Yet retirees still face high prices.CNBC - Jan. 26 -
Harland & Wolff takeover raises fears over payments to suppliers
Bankrupt shipbuilder is being bought by Spanish state-owned group NavantiaFinancial Times - Jan. 26 -
The Social Security Fairness Act is a terrible piece of legislation — here’s how to fix the problem
Looking to the underlying problem — uncovered state and local workersMarketWatch - Jan. 25 -
Trump questions if concerns over TikTok are 'that important.' Some aides say they are
Donald Trump is downplaying the potential threat that TikTok poses to national security -- but numerous aides and allies are squarely at odds with the president.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
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Concern, criticism grows over pardon of Jan. 6 defendants
President Trump's pardon of about 1,500 defendants convicted in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack has been lambasted by several police organizations and prompted fears that the move could lead to more ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Lawmakers concerned over Jan. 6 case retaliation
Lawmakers are voicing their concerns over potential retaliation as some involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attacks begin to leave prison after President Trump's pardons. CBS News' Scott ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Trump brushes off TikTok national security concerns while calling for a 50% deal
President Donald Trump notably called for a ban of TikTok during his first term due to national security concerns.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Trump administration sued over DOGE as soon as swearing-in over
President Trump’s new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) was sued multiple times before his inauguration ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda concluded. In the moments after Trump’s ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Everton shirt sponsor Stake under investigation over social media posts
Gambling company’s logo superimposed on images Advertising Standards Authority assessing the posts The Advertising Standards Authority is investigating the trend of social media posts which ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
FDA bans Red Dye 3 over cancer concerns
The controversial artificial food dye Red 3 was banned Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration nearly 35 years after the dye was removed from cosmetics due to cancer concerns. Dr. Eric ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Social Security’s COLA is expected to drop in 2026 — but how low could it go?
The cost-of-living adjustment could mark its lowest increase since at least the start of the pandemic.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
Government Recovers $31 Million in Social Security Payments to the Dead
The money came back when the Department of Treasury gained access to the Social Security Administration’s “Full Death Master File.”Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Concerns about gentrification hang over LA community's destruction
The destruction caused by the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County, which has decimated more than 14,117 acres in the last week, is threatening Altadena’s rich history.ABC News - Jan. 15 -
S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations
Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits
Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
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Why deporting undocumented workers will stoke inflation and sink Social Security
Inflation, which appears to be settling at about 2.5% annually, could jump to 4.5%.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under new law Biden just signed.
Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Vince McMahon, SEC reach $1.7M settlement over hush money payments
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-founder Vince McMahon reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday for failing to disclose two payments made on behalf of ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Women’s Ashes excitement tempered by concerns over congested schedule
Australia and England will have to cram the eagerly anticipated series of three ODIs, three T20s and a four-day Test into three weeks and five cities. England’s last Women’s Ashes win was so long ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Corrective action is needed to preserve Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
Any lasting fiscal reforms must moderate the growth of the largest mandatory spending programs: Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Former WWE Boss Vince McMahon Settles SEC Charges Over Payments to Women
The wrestling entrepreneur settled charges he failed to properly disclose payments to women alleging sexual misconduct.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Questions over attack linger as New Orleans brings in security expert
New Orleans is facing lawsuits and investigations surrounding its safety barriers as the Super Bowl and dozens of Mardi Gras parades loom.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Biden’s new Social Security law is official — but implementing it under Trump will be a challenge
The Social Security Administration will now begin issuing large back payments to millions of individuals; however, it is unlikely the agency has the bandwidth to implement the new benefit structure ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out to fund President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.ABC News - Jan. 7
