Social Security is sending retroactive payments. Here's what to know.

The agency said it has so far sent retroactive benefits to more than 1 million people due to the Social Security Fairness Act.

CBS News - 20h

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

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

Are 150-year-olds collecting social security? What to know about Musk's claims

Elon Musk says the Department of Government Efficiency has found rampant fraud at the Social Security Administration. But that may not be the case, and an aging computer system could instead be to ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

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 - 6d

Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says

New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.

CNBC - 4d

The 31st SAG Awards are today. Here's what to know

The 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards should offer the final clue in an unusually unpredictable Oscar race

ABC News - Feb. 23

With Measles Spreading, Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.

Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.

The New York Times - 6d

Here’s what to know about the hearing on ‘sanctuary cities.’

The leaders of Boston, New York, Chicago and Denver will appear before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

The New York Times - 5h

What's in the House GOP's budget resolution? Here's what to know.

House Republicans adopted a budget proposal that serves as a blueprint for implementing President Trump's agenda. Here's what's in it.

CBS News - Feb. 26

150-year-olds aren’t getting Social Security — here’s a better task for DOGE

The claims of widespread fraud don’t hold water

MarketWatch - 2h

Here's what to know about DOGE's impact so far

Actions from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, have led to thousands of firings and more than a dozen lawsuits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Here's what to know about the "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" protest

A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Influencers Call These Medical Tests Lifesaving. Here’s What You May Not Know.

New research examined nearly 1,000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone levels and cancer risk.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Here's what to know about Trump's $5 million immigration "gold card"

President Trump is floating the idea of a new "gold card" visa that would be sold to wealthy foreigners for $5 million.

CBS News - 6d

Here's what to know about today's inflation data from the PCE report

A large majority of Americans say their incomes aren't keeping pace with inflation. Here's what the numbers say.

CBS News - 5d

The 2025 Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch and what to know

The 97th Annual Academy Awards have arrived. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars live.

CBS News - 3d

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 - 5d

AI vs. endpoint attacks: What security leaders must know to stay ahead

Why enterprises must embrace an AI-first strategy that unifies endpoint, identity and network security within a zero-trust framework.

VentureBeat - Feb. 20

Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday

ABC News - Feb. 18

A YouTuber in India is facing backlash over comments he made on a comedy show. Here's what to know

A famous YouTuber in India is facing public outrage and a police investigation after he made an allegedly obscene remark on a YouTube show last week

ABC News - Feb. 20

Could Vinícius Júnior really leave Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia? Here's what we know

Vinícius Júnior is among the biggest stars at one of the world's top clubs, yet talk of a $1bn Saudi move won't go away. Here's what you need to know.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Biden's SAVE repayment plan for student loan borrowers is dead. Here's what to know

Now that the Biden administration's SAVE plan is blocked, millions of student loan borrowers will need to find a new way to repay their debt.

CNBC - Feb. 22

Another lunar lander is heading to the moon. Here's what to know about its complex mission.

SpaceX has launched another lunar lander, named Athena, with the mission to deliver groundbreaking technology to the south pole of the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.

CBS News - 6d

As Texas measles outbreak grows, here's what to know about the disease, vaccines and response

The measles outbreak in Texas has quickly grown to 146 cases. One child has died. NBC News answers readers' questions about the disease, vaccines and government response.

NBC News - 4d

Student loan borrowers pursuing public service forgiveness are 'panicking,' expert says. Here's what to know

As the Trump administration overhauls the student loan system, many borrowers pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness are worried about the future.

CNBC - 1d

Student loan borrowers pursuing public service forgiveness are 'panicking,' expert says. Here's what to know.

As the Trump administration overhauls the student loan system, many borrowers pursuing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program are worried about its future.

NBC News - 1d

Sanders reintroducing measure increasing Social Security benefits

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is reintroducing a measure that would increase Social Security benefits. Sanders is joined by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Val ...

The Hill - 6d

Social Security notifies employees of 'significant workforce reductions'

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is notifying employees of “significant workforce reductions” on the way as it prepares for what it describes as an “agency-wide organizational ...

The Hill - 5d

Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers

The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who serve beneficiaries.

The New York Times - 4d

Social Security Administration says it's identified $800M+ in savings

The Social Security Administration (SSA) said in a release that it has identified more than $800 million in savings or “cost avoidance” for fiscal 2025 among information technology, grants, ...

The Hill - 1d

You can still claim up to $2,000 per kid from the child tax credit, but that amount may drop after 2025—here's what to know

If Congress doesn't address the soon-expiring expanded child tax credit, parents could see a higher tax bill in the coming years.

CNBC - Feb. 25

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