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Here's what to know about House bill to expand Social Security benefits
Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Here's what to know about election security
The FBI says two fake videos online claim to be from the agency, but they are not. One is about election security, while the other is about Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff. U.S. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
What you need to know about open enrollment for 2025 benefits
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares essential tips on selecting the right health insurance and benefits plan for the year ahead. The enrollment period is now open for some ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Swing-state voters want to know: What’s going on with Social Security?
Social Security’s trust fund is expected to be depleted in 2033. Where is the solution?Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Trump and Harris pledged to save Social Security. Here's what they'll do.
Vice President Harris and former President Trump have both vowed to protect Social Security, but experts say both of their campaign platforms fall short of specific solutions for a program that ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
What a second Trump term means for Social Security, Medicare and affordable housing
Congress may have more impact than the president when it comes to retirement.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
These teachers, firefighters, and other government workers are missing out on Social Security. This House-passed bill could help.
Millions of public-sector workers are affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago -
The House just voted 'yes' on a bill that would increase Social Security checks for some pensioners
Certain rules that reduce pensioners' Social Security benefits have been in place for decades. Some Washington lawmakers are voting to change that.Business - CNBC - 15 hours ago -
New York’s 6 Pivotal House Races: Here’s What to Know
Six House seats, including five held by Republicans, may be the key in determining which party will control the chamber for the next two years.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Microsoft’s earnings are about to look pretty weird. Here’s what to know.
Microsoft has shuffled its reporting categories, meaning investors shouldn’t compare Wednesday afternoon’s segment results to the consensus view.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy noms, becoming the most nominated artist in the show’s history
The 2025 Grammy Award nominations are hereEntertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Here's what to know about Trump and the future of student loan relief
President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
What we know about Trump's team for second term in White House
President-elect Donald Trump's team is taking shape for his second term in the White House. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey breaks down what's confirmed.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
What we know about the upcoming Biden-Trump meeting at the White House
President Biden has promised a peaceful transition of power. Something the American public hasn't witnessed since 2016: The outgoing president hosting the incoming one, which President Biden will ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Trump's Social Security plan could lead to 33% benefits cut: Analysis
Donald Trump's plans could undermine Social Security's financial stability and lead to a large benefits cut, nonpartisan think tank says.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
What to know about 'Agatha All Along's' Billy Maximoff: Here's his backstory
'Agatha All Along' has finally revealed who Teen was all along. Here's Billy Maximoff's backstory and the questions that remain for Episode 6 and beyond.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16 -
What to know about Project 2025 before Trump begins second White House term
Questions are emerging about the proposed changes in the Project 2025 conservative agenda after former President Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
What to know about Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's White House chief of staff
Trump campaign co-chair Susie Wiles will serve as White House chief of staff, the first woman — Republican or Democrat — ever to hold that position.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Extra check coming to some Social Security recipients in November: Here's why
These two-check months happen a few times each year.Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
What to know about estate planning
A new survey shows the number of Americans with a will has decreased by 6% from last year, even though the majority say having a will is important. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear
The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
What to know about the inflation report.
A fresh Consumer Price Index report could show that inflation, much cooler than in 2022 and 2023, is not fully stamped out.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
U.S. Inflation Ticks Up to 2.6% in October, as Fed Considers Rate Cut
Inflation has cooled notably, but a pickup in annual price increases underscores that it is not fully back to normal.Business - The New York Times - 18 hours ago -
Some workers qualify for a maximum Social Security retirement benefit. But even people with moderate earnings can increase their checks
A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2025 will push Social Security benefits up for all beneficiaries, including high earners.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Trump promised no taxes on Social Security benefits. It's too soon to plan on that change, experts say
Even with Trump win and a Republican majority, plans to nix taxes on Social Security benefits may still face hurdles.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Trump’s plan to cut taxes on Social Security benefits may cost beneficiaries more in the long run
The president-elect’s plan may do more harm than good, experts said.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
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Israel’s Knesset Opens With Passage of Bill Banning UNRWA: What to Know
Israel’s Knesset began its winter session on Monday against a backdrop of war in Gaza and Lebanon and with some contentious matters on the agenda.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
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What to Know About the University of Michigan’s D.E.I. Experiment
A Times investigation found that the school built one of the most ambitious diversity programs in the country — only to see increased discord and division on campus.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
What to Know About India and Canada’s Diplomatic Rift
The diplomatic rift has suddenly grown more stark as Canada amplifies its accusations that India is directing lethal operations abroad.World - The New York Times - October 16 -
What to know about Trump's IVF comments
Former President Donald Trump called himself the "father of IVF" as both campaigns vie for support from voters on reproductive rights. Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on Trump's comments. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
What to Know About the BRICS Summit and the Countries Involved
The group, which seeks to rebalance the global order away from the West, will meet on Tuesday. Here’s a primer.World - The New York Times - October 22 -
What to know about E. coli and the McDonald's outbreak
A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of EHealth - ABC News - October 23 -
What We Know About the ‘Terrorist Attack’ in Turkey
After the assault on an aerospace complex in Ankara, Turkey struck sites of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party and its affiliates in Syria and Iraq.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
What to Know About the Looming Election Certification Crisis
An investigation in four battleground states found that Republicans have taken control of election boards with the aim of challenging and overturning outcomes that don’t go their way.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
What to know about Trump’s tariff plans
Former President Trump is going all in on the idea of tariffs as a way of lifting the U.S. economy, bucking criticism from think tanks, labor and big business alike. Trump's plans include a general ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
What we know about Israel’s attack on Iran
Iran’s air defence said it had “successfully intercepted” the attacks, though “some areas sustained limited damage”.Top stories - BBC News - October 26
