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U.S. ‘not abandoning Ukraine’ despite Trump-Zelenskyy clash, Speaker Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) tells Meet the Press that the United States remains committed to its allies despite President Trump’s heated Oval Office exchange with Ukrainian President ...NBC News - 4d -
Johnson: US 'not abandoning Ukraine,' but Zelensky's priorities 'in the wrong place'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that the U.S. is not "abandoning Ukraine" but that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's priorities are not in the right place following a heated exchange ...The Hill - 4d -
Johnson dismisses concerns, says it's ‘absurd’ that GOP supports Putin
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) attempted to dismiss concerns after President Trump’s fiery meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, noting it would be “absurd” for Republicans to stand ...The Hill - 4d -
Johnson's 18 help Sacred Heart take down Fairfield 83-62
Led by Bryce Johnson's 18 points, the Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated the Fairfield Stags 83-62ABC News - 3d -
Johnson eyes short-term funding bill with no cuts to prevent shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he wants to pass a short-term spending bill with no spending cuts to avoid the government shutdown that would take effect in less than two weeks. It's unclear if he ...CBS News - 2d -
Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson Announces Retirement from N.F.L. TV Coverage
The analyst served as an integral part of Fox Sports’s N.F.L. Sunday pregame shows for decades.The New York Times - 2d -
Johnson says GOP lawmakers shouldn't hold in-person town halls
House Republican leadership is encouraging lawmakers to stop holding in-person town halls. That's because constituents, including Democrats, have been protesting DOGE cuts. Republican Rep. Andy ...CBS News - 1d -
Johnson: Democratic Rep. Al Green should be censured for ‘shameful’ protest
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) should be censured for his “shameful” protest during President Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. The comments ...The Hill - 1d -
2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Johnson was an anchor for the national title-winning Wolverines defense a couple seasons ago and still should have teams salivating at adding a player who may be able to go toe-to-toe with the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Johnson chief of staff arrested on DUI charge after Trump address
Capitol Police arrested House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) chief of staff on DUI charges Tuesday after President Trump’s first address to Congress concluded. Authorities say Hayden Haynes “backed ...The Hill - 20h -
Johnson's chief of staff arrested for DUI after Trump speech
U.S. Capitol Police said a driver backed into a parked vehicle near the Capitol around 11:40 p.m. and was taken into custody.CBS News - 20h -
NFL Draft scouting report: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Johnson plays and runs like if you took a shrink ray to Derrick Henry. He’s the perfect back to find outside of the first round who has real starter ability.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Speaker Johnson says Education Department's dismantling is welcomed "around the country"
An executive order is expected from President Trump to dissolve the Department of Education, though the timing is still unclear. House Speaker Mike Johnson said about the move, "I think everybody ...CBS News - 2h -
With Truth Social, Trump Has Official Mouthpiece and a Channel for Revenue
The president’s company, Trump Media & Technology Group, represents a clear mingling of his official duties and his business interests.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
White House Social Media Accounts Post Shocking Deportation Memes
The Trump administration used the White House’s official social media accounts to post a political themed message for Valentine’s Day.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Fired Park Rangers Try to ‘Open Some Hearts’ on Social Media
Some rangers decided it was worth the risk to speak out online about their firings and share their love of the National Park Service.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
President Trump should combine extending tax cuts with fixing Social Security
It would be good fiscal policy and probably good politicsMarketWatch - Feb. 23 -
California cracks down on social media-fueled skincare obsession
A new California bill aims to ban the sale of over-the-counter skincare products with active ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid to minors, following a surge in young shoppers influenced by ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Fired Workers Reject ‘Low Performance’ Judgments as They Take to Social Media
Meta’s recent cull of workers supposedly targeted weaker performers. But they and federal workers hit by DOGE-driven federal workforce cuts are fighting against that label, fearing it will affect ...Inc. - Feb. 24 -
First cross-party talks on social care reform postponed
The five largest parties in England were due to meet this week - but the BBC has learned the talks have been cancelled.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Germany’s AfD brings ‘friendly face of National Socialism’ into fold
Far-right parliamentary group embraces radicals after record gains in Sunday’s electionFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Here's what upcoming budget negotiations may mean for Social Security
Benefit cuts are off the table for now in upcoming budget negotiations, experts say. But the agency may continue to struggle with customer service woes.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
This trend has important implications for Social Security’s full retirement age
New data show strong relationship between earnings and life expectancyMarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Social Security boost for more than 3.2 million coming in April
Social Security Administration says it is immediately starting to pay retroactive benefits due to more than 3.2 million retirees.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Social Security checks will be coming for these previously ineligible workers — as early as this week
The agency has been working on adjusting benefits after the repeal of WEP and GPO.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
White House social media Trump-style: bad taste, sycophancy and trolling
The president’s official feeds are traditionally relatively sober but the 2025 version projects a petulant wannabe king. Traditionally the White House social media feeds have been a relatively ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Can your Social Security benefits be garnished by a debt collector?
If you receive Social Security and owe debt collectors money, your benefits could be at risk. Here's why.CBS News - 6d -
Social Security Administration offering voluntary buyouts ahead of expected layoffs
The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of what they warn will be "significant workforce reductions."CBS News - 6d -
Tesla Fires a Manager Who Criticized Elon Musk on Social Media
The employee objected to a post on X by Mr. Musk, Tesla’s chief executive and a top adviser to President Trump, that referred to Nazi leaders.The New York Times - 6d -
UK National Wealth Fund boosts support for energy efficiency in social housing
Rebranded UK Infrastructure Bank will guarantee loans from insurer RothesayFinancial Times - 6d -
Can you collect Social Security if you owe back taxes?
If you're trying to collect Social Security benefits, it's important to know how your tax debt could impact that.CBS News - 6d -
Social Security Administration sets ‘massive’ reorganization, ‘significant’ job cuts
The Social Security Administration announced a “massive” reorganization and “significant” job cuts on Thursday that critics said could increase customer-service wait times and make it more ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Social Security workers warn job cuts could hurt service for Americans
"We are already short-staffed as it is,"one Social Security Administration employee said of the agency's plans to slash its workforce.CBS News - 5d -
Social casino game Pebble City launches on Sui blockchain
NHN Corporation announced the launch of Pebble City, its web3 social casino mobile game, on the Sui blockchain.VentureBeat - 5d -
Why OnlyFans Is Part of This Shaving Brand’s Social Media Strategy
After struggling with social media censorship, Nimbi is having fun on OnlyFans.Inc. - 5d -
Trump and Musk’s Social Security ‘chainsaw massacre’ makes no sense
Donald Trump’s decision to apply his chainsaw to the Social Security Administration will do nothing to shore up the program’s finances — or help balance the federal budget.MarketWatch - 5d -
Musk calls social security 'greatest Ponzi scheme of all time'
After Elon Musk's DOGE team sent out a second email to millions of workers over the weekend demanding a list of accomplishments or risk getting fired, Democrats warned that Musk may next turn to ...NBC News - 3d