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Social Security isn't the third rail of American politics any more
Team Trump seems to have concluded that Social Security is no longer the “third rail of American politics” — that they can touch it and live to tell the tale. It will be up to voters to prove them ...The Hill - 5d -
Watch live: Democrats to call out layoffs at Social Security Administration
Democrats in both chambers of Congress are railing against executive actions from the Trump administration that target social programs such as Social Security and Medicaid. Senate Democratic Leader ...The Hill - 5d -
More Americans worried about financial issues: Gallup
More Americans are now worried about financial issues, including affordability, inflation and the federal budget deficit, along with health care and Social Security, according to a survey released ...The Hill - 3d -
French politics to get 'even messier' as far-right figurehead Le Pen rails against ban, analysts warn
Analysts say the judgment barring Marine Le Pen from running for public office plunges France into more political uncertainty.CNBC - 5d -
Brewers trolled on social media during 2025 home opener after giving up more than 10 runs for third straight game
Injuries have depleted the Brewers' pitching staff, but baseball fans showed no mercy on social media after another lopsided loss.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Trump and Musk are targeting Social Security, and you should worry
Why go after Social Security? Because that's where the money is.The Hill - 6d -
Disability advocates sue Social Security Administration and DOGE to stop service cuts
New Social Security Administration reforms under DOGE are unlawful and harmful to vulnerable beneficiaries who rely on the program, a new lawsuit alleges.CNBC - 2d -
Social Security 2025: Who will receive payments April 9?
Amid increasing outrage over proposed changes to Social Security benefit access, staff reduction and recent website outages, some may be monitoring their payments with a little extra scrutiny in ...The Hill - 1d -
Doge’s attack on social security causing ‘complete, utter chaos’, staff says
Understaffed agency sent into ‘death spiral’ as employees warn Musk-led cuts will lead to structural collapse. Office closures, staffing and service cuts, and policy changes at the Social Security ...The Guardian - 4h -
My MAHA involvement 'not a political issue': Dr. Phil McGraw
McGraw said his concerns transcend political divisions: "There aren't any Democrat children. There aren't any Republican children."The Hill - 5d -
Trump administration's appeal of a temporary restraining order preventing DOGE access to Social Security data is denied
The Trump administration's appeal of a temporary restraining order blocking DOGE access to personal Social Security data has been denied.CNBC - 3d -
Changes at Social Security Administration may impact customer service, benefit payments, experts say
The Social Security Administration's reported plans to switch its technology systems on an accelerated timeline may put benefit payments at risk, experts warn.CNBC - 4d -
DWU's Emma Yost earns NAIA All-American third team honors
Mar. 31—MITCHELL — Dakota Wesleyan University women's basketball player Emma Yost was named an NAIA All-American on Monday, earning a spot on the third team. The 6-foot sophomore forward from ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
About a third of Americans stop buying eggs due to rising costs, study shows
Data says 34% of those in US stopped purchasing breakfast staple and won’t buy again until costs lower to $5 a carton. As egg prices have reached record highs, about a third of American consumers ...The Guardian - 4d -
Marine Le Pen attacks ban on French presidency run as a ‘political decision’
Far-right leader, who was found guilty of embezzlement of European funds, says conviction is a ‘denial of democracy’. The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has railed against a Paris court’s ...The Guardian - 5d -
Americans could pay more for these everyday basics
The next cup of coffee, Shein shopping haul and more may soon cost more as tariffs take effectBBC News - 1d -
Turns out Adam Devine isn't dying from stiff person syndrome any time soon
Adam Devine had a devastating accident when he was a kid and is still dealing with the fallout. But a recent diagnosis of stiff person syndrome was off the mark.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
National security adviser Michael Waltz reportedly conducted business via Gmail
Latest security flap again focuses scrutiny on Waltz after he earlier added journalist to Yemen war-planning chat. US politics live – latest updates Michael Waltz, the embattled national ...The Guardian - 3d -
More Americans see permanent Gaza ceasefire as priority: Survey
More Americans now see a permanent ceasefire in Gaza as a priority, according to a new The Associated Press-NORC Research Center poll. When asked about the level of importance of negotiating a ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump Media filing opens door for president to sell $2B in stock
Trump's social media company filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange commission that could allow the president's trust to sell more than $2 billion of shares.ABC News - 4d -
New York Giants' Joe Schoen won't commit to QB in draft: 'We could go any position'
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen is keeping his options open with the third pick in the 2025 NFL draft: "We could go any position."Yahoo Sports - 6d -
More Americans Cannot Afford Medical Care: Gallup Poll
A new survey found that 11 percent of Americans said they could not pay for medication and medical treatments.The New York Times - 4d -
Cross-Channel rail owner to offer incentives for new operators
London St Pancras Highspeed, the former HS1, aims to attract more train companies and encourage extra Eurostar servicesFinancial Times - 2d -
Raise political advisers’ pay to attract more experts, Labour MPs suggest
Labour Growth Group report examines ways to improve performance of central governmentFinancial Times - 6d -
Note to Self: Astronaut Peggy Whitson
Record-setting NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson returned from the International Space Station in September after a 288-day mission. She has spent more time in space than any other American. While in ...CBS News - 3d -
Ex-Danish leader: 'Nothing is stopping the Americans' from having more bases in Greenland
Former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt said there is nothing that’s stopping the Americans from setting up more bases in Greenland amid the territory’s fight to not be acquired by the ...The Hill - 6d -
Oliver Stone to testify at House hearing on JFK files
American filmmaker Oliver Stone — whose political thriller, “JFK,” made waves more than 30 years ago — will testify on Tuesday before a House committee on the release of new documents related to ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump fires six national security staffers after meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer
Trump ally presented him with opposition research against a number of officials that she said showed their disloyalty. Follow US politics live Donald Trump fired six national security ...The Guardian - 2d -
Nato chief says any US pivot from Europe would be ‘co-ordinated’
Mark Rutte gives reassurance there are no plans for ‘sudden draw down’ of American presenceFinancial Times - 3d -
Contempt as Trump claims he can run for third term: ‘This is what dictators do’
US president receives bipartisan criticism after saying there are ‘methods’ he could defy constitution to seek third term. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump ’s suggestion that ...The Guardian - 5d -
Congress has power over tariffs, but stopping Trump isn't likely as of now
Stock market indices have sharply fallen on the heels of President Trump imposing higher tariffs on more than 180 countries.CNBC - 1d -
Trump Loves Tariffs. Do Americans?
Astead Herndon, a New York Times politics reporter and host of the podcast “The Run-Up,” unpacks what the voters and the polling say about President Trump’s signature economic policy: tariffs.The New York Times - 5d -
CBS News poll finds Americans want Trump's focus more on prices, not tariffs
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.CBS News - 6d -
What can happen & when in final weeks of Scottish season?
Brendan Rodgers need – at most - three more wins to secure the trophy. Whoever finishes third and fourth will be in Europe, as will the division's fifth-place side should the Scottish Cup winners ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Meet the 2025 McDonald's All-American rosters for the boys East and West teams
Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa and more take center stage at the 2025 McDonald's All-American game. Check out the teams in their East and West uniforms.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Meet the 2025 McDonald's All-American rosters for the girls East and West teams
Aaliyah Chavez, Sienna Betts and more take center stage at the 2025 McDonald's All-American game. Check out the teams in their East and West uniforms.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.The New York Times - 4d -
What Does Gen Z Want in France? American Beauty Brands.
Young American beauty brands have become more relevant than their legacy French competitors, according to some Gen-Z customers at a cosmetics pop-up.The New York Times - 2d -
France drops to third place in FIFA rankings
This Thursday FIFA updated their rankings following the conclusion of the March international break, which saw France secure their spot in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals. Despite this, Didier ...Yahoo Sports - 3d
