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3.2 million people get boosted Social Security: Who qualifies for retroactive payments?
A law signed by former President Joe Biden in January is starting to show its impact, as millions of people begin to receive bigger Social Security payments plus back pay.The Hill - 6d -
Agency speeds up Social Security Fairness Act timeline, with lump sums, benefit increases for millions of people
The agency had previously said it could take "more than one year" to process benefit changes following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.CNBC - 6d -
The Social Security Fairness Act could boost payments for more than 3.2 million Americans—see who qualifies
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law before he left office in January. Here's who may see a boost to their benefits and when.CNBC - 5d -
Social Security plans to axe thousands of workers nationwide. What could it mean for you?
“Significant” job cuts are coming for Social Security that will only make the program less efficient.MarketWatch - 4d -
‘Outrageous’: Sen. Bernie Sanders responds to Elon Musk calling Social Security a ‘Ponzi scheme’
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) fires back at Elon Musk, who called Social Security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.”NBC News - 2d -
The man who fixed Social Security when it went broke in the ‘80s has some advice for today’s politicians
John Svahn was SSA commissioner during the program’s last major legislative reform.MarketWatch - 1d -
As Social Security plans to cut about 7,000 workers, some experts worry that may affect benefits
The Social Security Administration has announced new efforts to bring down costs. Plans to cut staff have prompted concerns from some experts.CNBC - 1d -
Senate Democrats slam Social Security job cuts, attack Musk calling it 'Ponzi scheme'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the benefits system is "at risk."ABC News - 1d -
House Speaker Johnson just said more than most realize about Medicare and Social Security cuts
Johnson says the “party of fiscal discipline” can slash $400 billion in taxes while simultaneously cutting the deficit.MarketWatch - 8h -
SEC says most meme coins are not securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance Thursday evening saying it does not deem most meme coins securities under U.S. federal law.CNBC - 5d -
Trump administration guts USAID humanitarian office, despite pledge to save its work
Dozens of officials in USAID's humanitarian aid bureau have received termination notices, despite prior assurances that its humanitarian services would be preserved.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
This is who the White House says is the DOGE acting administrator
The White House finally gave a name for the DOGE acting administrator.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Trump says he's weighing giving 20% of DOGE savings to Americans
President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday that he's considering sending 20% of the money saved by the Department of Government Efficiency to Americans.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
DOGE says it's now saved $65B in federal funds, but that's still impossible to verify
DOGE has updated its website to say it's slashed $65 billion in federal funding -- but they only provide records for $9.6 billion in savings from contract terminations.ABC News - 5d -
Most Americans say they're ready to end daylight saving time: Gallup
A new Gallup poll found that most Americans are tired of the biannual clock changes for daylight saving time and would prefer to keep their clocks set to one system, with 48% wanting standard time ...The Hill - 10h -
Musk's private security detail deputized by U.S. Marshals Service, sources say
The U.S. Marshals Service routinely deputizes police. However, the move to deputize private security officers, who are not sworn law enforcement officials, is considered unorthodoxCBS News - Feb. 21 -
Bessent says US-Ukraine deal has 'implicit' economic security guarantee
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a U.S.-Ukraine deal featuring “strategic minerals, energy and state-owned enterprises” has an “implicit” economic security guarantee. “This deal is part of ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Trump says no significant security guarantees in Ukraine minerals deal
President says Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit White House to sign ‘very big agreement’, but details remain unclear. Donald Trump has announced that Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on ...The Guardian - 6d -
US will not give Ukraine security guarantees ‘beyond very much’, Trump says
US president’s comments come as countries prepare to sign deal on critical mineralsFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump Says Ukraine Should Look to Europe for Any Security Guarantees
President Trump said Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, would visit Washington on Friday as part of a deal for Ukrainian mineral wealth. His position could ultimately embolden Russia.The New York Times - 6d -
Nato’s Rutte says ‘debate is ongoing’ over US security guarantees
UK and France will work with Kyiv on initiative, British prime minister saysFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump says his administration will check Fort Knox 'to make sure the gold is there'
A drive to audit Fort Knox has gained steam recently from comments by Elon Musk on X.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Trump administration eliminating 2,000 USAid positions in US, notice says
All but handful of agency’s personnel around world to be placed on paid leave, according to notice sent to workers. The Trump administration on Sunday said it was placing all but a handful of USAid ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Trump Administration, Breaking With Musk’s Directive, Says Replying to His Email Is Voluntary
The response to Elon Musk’s “What did you do last week?” email to federal employees suggests that there may be limits to how far he can push the government’s work force.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Trump administration says it's cutting $60 billion in USAID foreign aid contracts
The Trump administration said it is eliminating more than 90% of the U.S.NBC News - 5d -
Judge Says Trump Administration Memos Directing Mass Firings Were Illegal
A federal judge in California ordered the retraction of the memos. He suggested, but did not order, that the layoffs be stopped.The New York Times - 4d -
CFPB employees say Trump administration plans to 'wind down' agency
Several employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in a series of court filings Thursday that the Trump administration plans to “wind down” the agency, appearing to directly ...The Hill - 4d -
Israel block on Gaza aid coordinated with Trump administration, Israeli source says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Sunday said the country had imposed a blockade on all humanitarian aid heading into the Gaza Strip.ABC News - 2d -
State Dept. says some life-saving efforts spared from massive USAID cuts
The State Department said it would keep funding life-saving treatments for diseases like HIV, malaria and tuberculosis while ending over 90% of its contracts.CBS News - 5d -
Trump says in social media post he plans to pardon the late Pete Rose
US president says he will issue ‘complete PARDON’ Career hits leader was given lifetime ban from baseball US president Donald Trump says he plans to issue “a complete PARDON of Pete Rose”, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Want to Be More Successful and Happier? Social Psychology Says Follow the Good Enough Rule, Starting Today
Science says how you tend to make decisions lays the foundation for making better decisions and plans—and for being happier.Inc. - 1d -
National Gallery of Australia says it covered Palestinian flags on tapestry after security assessment
Critics say NGA decision ‘is nothing less than a disgraceful act of censorship’ that is ‘rooted in political cowardice’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Europe must secure Ukraine's future if US won't, ex-Army head says
Sir Nick Carter says "others are going to have to step up to the plate" if the US does not want to.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he wants peace after Oval Office clash but needs security guarantees
On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants peace with Russia, but that Ukraine needs security guarantees for a ceasefire. The comments follow a contentious Oval Office meeting ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump administration hasn't complied with order to halt foreign aid freeze, judge says
The Trump administration has not fully complied with a court order pausing the freezing of foreign assistance grants and contracts, a federal judge ruled.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Trump administration, Musk’s DOGE plan to fire nearly all CFPB staff and wind down agency, employees say
Employees testified that CFPB leaders and Elon Musk's DOGE want to wind down the agency to five employees, the minimum required under law.CNBC - 4d -
To Identify Suspect in Idaho Killings, F.B.I. Used Restricted Consumer DNA Data
New records show that the F.B.I. identified Bryan Kohberger as a potential murder suspect after tapping consumer databases that were supposed to be off limits.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
