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Social Security chief says he will 'continue to make mistakes' but vows to 'learn from them'
Leland Dudek, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, outlined his vision for the agency in a lengthy memo to staff on Tuesday.NBC News - 1d -
Trump hangs a copy of Declaration of Independence in Oval Office
President Donald Trump has hung a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, according to images he shared on social mediaABC News - 2d -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know
Social Security beneficiaries who receive more money than they are owed will now face a 100% default withholding rate from their monthly checks, the agency said.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Dr. Mehmet Oz may have underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes, Senate Democratic memo finds
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the Center for Medicare and Medicare Services, may have “significantly” underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes.NBC News - 6d -
Florida teen kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting man on social media, police say
A Florida teenager was kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting up with a man she met through a social media application last month.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Department of Education offices closed for "security reasons" after major job cuts announced
Offices at the Department of Education are closed Wednesday for "security reasons" after the announcement that nearly half the department's staff would lose their jobs. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Kennedy Wants to Cure Chronic Disease. Here’s What He’s Up Against.
Ending chronic disease requires major social change.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Ex-Social Security official describes ‘significant’ risk of sensitive data going to wrong hands under DOGE
Tiffany Flick, a former Social Security official, detailed what she sees as a “significant” risk of sensitive government data heading into the wrong hands under Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know.
If you receive more Social Security benefits than you are owed, you may face a 100% default withholding rate from your monthly checks once a new policy goes into effect.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
How DOGE Cuts Aim to Push the Social Security Administration Beyond Breaking Point
Elon Musk’s federal spending and headcount slashing is supporting a longtime Republican goal: disabling the Social Security Administration while legislators can still deny they voted for cuts.Inc. - 1d -
Musk visits National Security Agency after urging 'overhaul' of U.S. cyberespionage hub
Elon Musk paid an unannounced visit to the National Security Agency on Wednesday and met with its chief, days after he called for an "overhaul" of the U.S.'s top cyberespionage hub.NBC News - 6d -
Forcing women back into the office will cost us millions
New research from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management highlights how in-person work environments expose women to higher levels of workplace bias and mistreatment compared to ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Social Security Workers Aren’t Allowed to Read This Story
New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times.Wired - Mar. 6 -
Social Security Employees Warn of Damage From DOGE
Current and former employees, both Republican and Democratic, are raising alarms about the damage cost-cutting efforts could do to the agency’s ability to serve the public.The New York Times - 1d -
White House says Trump won't cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks
The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk's comments about the need to examine entitlement spending gained ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Canadians who visit US for more than 30 days will be fingerprinted
New requirement hardens enforcement of existing law that hasn’t been applied consistently to Canadians entering the United States. US politics live – latest updates Canadians who visit the US ...The Guardian - 6d -
Derry City and Coleraine FC seek millions in stadium fund
Applications to the fund closed on Friday, with 41 clubs in the men's and women's game eligible to apply.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
1mn fewer people to secure health benefits under UK welfare reform
Government measures require a Commons vote that could provoke a rebellion by Labour MPsFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump administration plans to cut $175 million to Penn
A social media post from the White House says Penn is losing millions of dollars in federal funding, but the university says it has received no formal notice.CBS News - 8h -
Trump attacks Biden administration in rare visit to Justice Department
In a rare visit to the Justice Department, President Donald Trump lashed out at his perceived political enemies and claimed the department was weaponized against him while he was running for ...NBC News - 5d -
Millions take on labor and costs of aging loved ones' long-term care
Nearly 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. An estimated 53 million ...CBS News - 2d -
Cowboys announce $5M in performance-based bonuses; this unlikely player got biggest bump
Twelve Cowboys players will split over $5 million in snap-based bonus money. Some of the recipients are surprises; some have already left the team.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
No, printing your Social Security record won’t protect you — but doing this will
The key to your financial life is more accessible than you realize.MarketWatch - Mar. 9 -
Social Security to increase overpayment withholdings to 100% from 10%
The clawback reversal would apply to new overpayments and will save $7 billion over 10 years.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
What happens to Social Security, TSA and other programs if government shuts down?
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are on edge as the Senate struggles to reach a deal ahead of Friday night's looming deadline.ABC News - 6d -
Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams
“Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.MarketWatch - 5d -
What Social Security says to do if you're incorrectly listed as dead
An incorrect report of death "can be devastating" SSA says, as restoring benefits is a long and challenging process.CBS News - 1d -
Judge Moves to Limit Musk’s Power, and a Social Security Shake-Up
Plus, the tale of a stolen golden toilet.The New York Times - 18h -
Social Security pushes some beneficiaries to online or in-person meetings
The changes “will result in more headaches and longer wait times to resolve routine customer-service needs,” the AARP cautions.MarketWatch - 5h -
Elon Musk visits NSA after saying agency needs ‘overhaul’
Tech billionaire and senior President Trump adviser Elon Musk visited the National Security Agency (NSA) this week after calling for an "overhaul" of the agency earlier this month. Musk, who is ...The Hill - 5d -
UN secretary-general arrives in Bangladesh to visit Rohingya refugee camps and push for aid
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Bangladesh on a four-day visit to review the situation of more than 1 million Rohingya refugees amid the fear of aid cuts that could seriously ...ABC News - 6d -
Trump reacts to Putin's remarks on ceasefire deal during Oval Office meeting on NATO
President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office and reacted to Russian President Vladimir Putin saying he accepts the terms of a 30-day ceasefire deal with Ukraine in ...CBS News - 6d -
How Leaders Can Transform Workplaces Into Spaces for Connection
Successful leaders recognize that the workplace isn’t a collection of tasks. It’s a social system that requires intentional design.Inc. - 3d -
Bomb targeting bus carrying security forces kills 5, wounds 10 in Pakistan
Police say a roadside bomb has exploded near a bus carrying security forces in restive southwestern Pakistan, killing at least five officers and wounding 10 othersABC News - 3d -
Social Security’s COLA seen falling to 2.2% in 2026, leaving seniors struggling to keep pace
Over the last 20 years, the cost-of-living adjustment has averaged 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Who can help me with my Social Security problem now that staff and services are being cut?
Readers have a range of issues — and a lot of trouble getting answers.MarketWatch - 2d -
Musk uses immigration and claims of voter fraud to sell Social Security Administration cuts
Elon Musk has falsely claimed that undocumented immigrants are siphoning away billions of dollars worth of entitlements as part of a Democratic scheme for votes.NBC News - 20h -
Putin Visits Kursk to Cheer Russian Troops Trying to Oust Ukraine
The trip comes as President Trump looks to secure the Russian leader’s support for a 30-day cease-fire.The New York Times - 6d -
Canadian Who Was in an ‘American Pie’ Video Says ICE Held Her for 12 Days
Jasmine Mooney, 35, said she was put “in chains” after immigration enforcement officers flagged her visa application paperwork. The former actress was finally allowed to return to Vancouver.The New York Times - 1d -
Top DOJ nominee has social media trail suggesting fringe views on range of issues
Aaron Reitz, currently Sen. Ted Cruz's chief of staff, has been nominated to lead the office that helps choose and vet federal judges.CBS News - 6d
