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Why benefit increases prompted by the Social Security Fairness Act may be difficult to implement
A new law will provide Social Security benefit increases for more than 3.2 million individuals. Yet it may take more than a year before some see the money.CNBC - 6d -
They fought for the Social Security Fairness Act. Now they're waiting to see benefit increases
A new law put into effect in January will provide higher Social Security benefits to more than 3.2 million individuals who also have pension income.CNBC - 4d -
DOGE Push for Social Security Data Prompts Acting Head to Quit
Michelle King, a 30-year veteran of the Social Security Administration, resigned under pressure over the weekend after resisting DOGE efforts to access sensitive information.Inc. - 2d -
Acting Social Security commissioner clarifies claims about people older than 100 getting benefits
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner clarified claims promoted by Elon Musk and President Trump about centenarians receiving monthly payouts. "I also want to acknowledge recent ...The Hill - 21h -
Social Security Administration acting commissioner steps down
The Social Security Administration's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency.CBS News - 2d -
No, 150-Year-Olds Aren’t Collecting Social Security Benefits
Elon Musk claims to have found rampant fraud in the Social Security Administration. There’s a much simpler explanation.Wired - 2d -
Musk misreads Social Security data, millions of dead people not on benefits: Experts
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are falsely implying that millions of dead Americans are receiving Social Security benefits, experts told ABC News.ABC News - 23h -
Rich retirees win if Trump ends taxes on Social Security benefits — but there are plenty of losers
Well-off retirees stand to gain thousands of dollars in tax savings every year if President Donald Trump succeeds in his bid to exempt Social Security benefits from income taxes, while younger ...MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
As DOGE continues federal budget cuts, Elon Musk turns focus to people over 100 receiving Social Security benefits
Amid efforts to cut wasteful federal spending, there's new scrutiny on just how long some Social Security beneficiaries have been receiving payments.CNBC - 1d -
Social Security acting commissioner resigns and the cost of rebuilding for L.A. homeowners: Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: Top Social Security official steps down after clashing with Elon Musk’s DOGE. And what we know about the Delta jet that landed upside down.NBC News - 2d -
Why It Is So Difficult to Stop the Flow of Fentanyl Into the U.S.
Stopping fentanyl from entering the United States presents major challenges, raising the question of what Mexico can actually do to meet President Trump’s demands in order to avoid tariffs.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Why the way you think about Social Security and retirement income is all wrong, says index fund legend
Social Security should be seen as an income stream for an investment portfolio, especially when considering overall wealth, says index fund guru Charley Ellis.CNBC - 5d -
Elon Musk is coming for your Social Security
Elon Musk has used his platform to spread false claims about Social Security, potentially leading to the theft of earned benefits, while President Trump is giving him the power to do so.The Hill - 3d -
Former Social Security chief rips DOGE 'nitwits'
Former Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O'Malley slammed employees at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for its sweeping budget cuts and recent attempts at probes of ...The Hill - 1d -
No, ‘DOGE’ cannot save Social Security or Medicare
I don’t care how many dead people they think they see in the Social Security system — the numbers aren’t there.MarketWatch - 1h -
Why People Act So Weirdly at Airports
Time and boundaries dissolve in these spaces while people become charged with stress, anxiety, and excitement. Throw in a drink or two, and it’s no wonder people aren’t themselves.Wired - Feb. 8 -
Are ‘150-year-old’ Americans really collecting Social Security? And 4 other common questions on Social Security fraud.
The Trump administration says millions of Americans — some as old as 250 and beyond — are receiving benefits.MarketWatch - 1h -
Snap’s increased AI spending may push profits even further out
Guggenheim downgraded Snap’s stock, warning that increased AI investments could defer operating profits until 2027.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
New Orleans increases security ahead of Super Bowl, Trump visit
President Trump is expected to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, making him the first sitting president to attend the NFL's big game. His visit means even tighter security for New ...CBS News - Feb. 8 -
The Chips Act may be dead. That’s another big hurdle for semiconductor stocks.
Moves expected by the Trump administration to gut a key government scientific agency could bring another challenge for semiconductor and chip-equipment companies — and their stocks.MarketWatch - 1h -
Trump administration removes acting head of DOJ's National Security Division: Sources
The Trump administration has removed the acting head of the DOJ's National Security Division after he served in the role for less than a month, sources say.ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Democrats rally against Musk: ‘Hands off our Social Security’
Democrats rallied against billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, who also heads up President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), outside the Social Security Administration’s headquarters ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Trump counts pennies while Social Security and Medicare burn
Trump’s latest idea may be popular, but won’t get us far.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Elon Musk turns his sights to Social Security. Could he cut it?
For tens of millions of Americans, Social Security is the most vital federal program of allMarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Social Security COLA could fall in 2026, forecasts say
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment may be slightly lower in 2026, even as inflation remains high.MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
Plane Crashes in Toronto and Social Security Head Resigns: Listen to ‘The Headlines’
Plus, meat raffles: like bingo, but with beef.The New York Times - 2d -
Top Social Security official steps down after disagreement with DOGE
NBC News has learned that the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Michelle King, has resigned after refusing a request from the Department of Government Efficiency to access ...NBC News - 2d -
Millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite claims
The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving improper Social Security paymentsABC News - 1d -
Why U.S. Consumer Prices Increased More Than Expected in January
Businesses may have raised prices in anticipation of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.Inc. - Feb. 12 -
Killer Mike's arrest at 2024 Grammys prompts lawsuit against private security firm
Killer Mike is suing a private security firm, alleging false arrest, assault and battery stemming from his arrest at last year's Grammy Awards.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 7 -
Why ditching the penny may not cost Americans much
Rounding prices to the nearest nickel would not have “any significant inflationary consequences,” a 2023 study found.MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
Why Musk may want to control OpenAI
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s bid to take control of OpenAI is fanning the flames of a longtime feud with co-founder and CEO Sam Altman and complicating the path forward for the popular ...The Hill - 4d -
San Francisco Giants top prospects 2025: Fast-moving hitter Bryce Eldridge may benefit from slowing down
A southpaw with promise and a hitter with strikeout concerns have eyes on the majorsCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
Why Soccer Players Are Changing the Way They Use Social Media
Twitter, now X, used to be the go-to place for players to have their say, but the landscape is evolving fast.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
My mother did not receive Social Security after my father died. Could a new law change that?
“My mom has always been a school teacher and never paid into Social Security.”MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
'Keep your hands off our Social Security,' lawmakers warn amid DOGE budget cuts
As the Trump administration seeks to make massive cuts to federal spending, certain lawmakers and advocates say Social Security shouldn't be a target.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Will I avoid the Social Security earnings limit by putting 85% of my income into my 401(k)?
“If I apply for Social Security will the money that I put into my 401(k) count towards my gross income?”MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Top Social Security Official Leaves After Musk Team Seeks Data Access
The departure of the acting commissioner is the latest backlash to the Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to access sensitive data.The New York Times - 2d -
Top Social Security official steps down after disagreement with DOGE over sensitive data
King’s departure is the latest in a wave of exits from senior officials whose agencies have come into DOGE’s crosshairs.NBC News - 2d -
Social Security chief steps down over DOGE access to recipient data: Reports
The Social Security Administration’s acting leader stepped down from her role over requests from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access recipient data, according to several ...The Hill - 2d