Latest in Senate expected to hold final vote on bill to change Social Security rules. Here's what leaders have said
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O’Malley: Calling Social Security a 'legal Ponzi scheme' is bull
"Social Security is not on a path for bankruptcy or insolvency," O'Malley said during a Thursday appearance on "The Hill."The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Should you buy a home if you have credit card debt? Here's what experts say
Credit card debt could make it difficult to get favorable mortgage rates or afford your monthly payments.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Finally, there’s a strategist who expects the stock market to fall next year – here’s why
Stubborn inflation and a slowing economy will cause the S&P 500 to decline next year, one strategist forecasts.MarketWatch - Dec. 12 -
Here’s what’s expected to drive gold’s performance in 2025
Policy changes will be just one of the key factors for gold next year, says the World Gold Council.MarketWatch - Dec. 12 -
What Are the Top 10 Front Offices in the N.B.A.? Here’s How 40 Executives Voted.
There was a runaway winner, but it wasn’t the reigning champion Boston Celtics.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Bill Belichick Is Said to Be Taking the Coaching Job at North Carolina
Belichick, who won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, will work as a head coach at the college level for the first time.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he’s “doing everything” he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social Security before Congress ushers in a new class ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Senate Democrats fail to secure NLRB majority under Trump in razor-thin vote
A Democrat-led push to secure a majority on the National Labor Relations Board until 2026 fell short, facing opposition from Republicans and independents.CBS News - Dec. 11 -
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House advances annual defense policy bill, teeing up final vote
The House advanced the annual defense policy bill on Tuesday, teeing up the mammoth measure for a final vote later this week. The chamber voted 211-207 along party lines to adopt the rule — which ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Trump has said a lot about Social Security — what does he really think?
Trump has promised to protect Social Security and Medicare, but lots of his fellow Republicans appear to have other ideas.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Here’s what may have triggered Trump’s latest jibe that Canada is a state
President-elect Donald Trump joked on social media — as he reportedly did in person — that Canada is a state and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a governor.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
The last major Wall Street S&P 500 forecast has arrived. Here’s what Citi expects.
Citigroup is predicting the S&P 500 will reach 6,500 for 2025, but that comes with a warning that investors face more volatility.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Johnson needs Dems to pass a stopgap spending bill. Here's what they want.
Given his thin margins in the House and conservatives who tend to always oppose short-term funding fixes, he will almost certainly need to get House Democrats on board.Politico - Dec. 9 -
Is the College Football Playoff bracket fair? Here are some tweaks that would have changed things
The committee that chose the 12 contenders for college football’s national title was only worried about ranking the teamsABC News - Dec. 9 -
House Republican eyes Medicare, Social Security for DOGE cuts
Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) is floating Medicare and Social Security as potential areas of focus for President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Alford was pressed about ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Social Security beneficiaries at risk of delays amid GOP funding fight
Social Security beneficiaries could face longer wait times for service next year unless Congress agrees to the White House budget office’s request to increase funding for the Social Security ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump says ‘we're not touching’ Social Security in proposed cuts to government spending
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll make the federal government “more efficient,” but he does not plan to touch federal entitlements like ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
South Korean ruling party boycotts impeachment vote
South Korea's embattled president has survived an impeachment vote for now. Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law earlier this week, shocking the nation. Today an initial motion to oust Yoon ...CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
'I didn't like what was being said' - Postecoglou on fan confrontation
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he "didn't like what was being said" by some Spurs fans after their defeat by Bournemouth.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
There's an important jobs report coming Friday. Here's what to expect
The jobs report due out Friday could provide a clearer picture of where the labor market is headed.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Montana lawmakers vote down transgender bathroom rule
Montana state lawmakers rejected a proposal to bar Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the state’s first transgender legislator, from using the women’s restroom at the state Capitol, with several ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
What Fed chief Powell said about crypto that may have aided bitcoin’s rally to $100,000
Bitcoin’s meteoric run may have gotten a little extra push from an unlikely source: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing
As Social Security's trust funds run low, one politician is questioning the way the program is financed.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
What Fed chief Powell said about crypto that may have aided bitcoin's rally to $100,000
Powell said bitcoin is not a challenge for traditional currencies such as the U.S. dollar but rather for gold.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
UnitedHealthcare exec’s killer may have left a message — here’s what we know
Investigators have found words etched on bullet casings recovered from the scene where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York City, according to media reports.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
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Trump Picks Frank Bisignano to Lead Social Security Administration
Frank Bisignano has spent his career at major Wall Street banks. He has a long history of political giving, mainly to Republicans.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
What President Biden should have said about the pardon of his son
President Biden has granted a full pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, in order to protect his son from potential prison time for tax evasion and lying on a gun application.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Can you get a HELOC while on Social Security?
Wondering whether you can borrow money from your home equity if you're on Social Security? Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Has there been a change in Senate-presidential vote correlation?
The correlation between Senate and presidential votes has been increasing, with 2024 yielding four mismatches, but the average difference between the Senate vote and presidential vote has been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Namibia will have its first female leader after VP wins presidential election for the ruling party
Namibia has elected its first female leader, with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the winner Tuesday of last week’s presidential election as the long-ruling party remains in powerABC News - Dec. 4 -
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House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year's unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
What to know about Social Security's December schedule and COLA increase
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
FIA seeks rule changes after president allegations
The FIA wants to limit the ways its leadership can be held to account for bad governance after allegations were made against its president.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
NBA Cup: Here's what's at stake on the final day of group play
The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup resumes Tuesday, with five of the eight spots in the knockout round — three in the East, two in the West — still up for grabs.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
