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Is Social Security money going to 'millions' of people listed as old as 149?
Trump drew laughs during his congressional address Tuesday when he alleged that the Social Security Administration (SSA) had millions of beneficiaries listed at 140 years of age and older. But is ...The Hill - 13h -
How Denmark’s Social Democrats Are Succeeding With Stricter Immigration Policies
Around the world, progressive parties have come to see tight immigration restrictions as unnecessary, even cruel. What if they’re actually the only way for progressivism to flourish?The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting a 'calculated political ambush:' Democratic Senator
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), ranking member on the Senate Armed Services Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW for his reaction to the Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President ...NBC News - 5d -
Democrats outline playbook to target House Republicans on Medicaid, budget and DOGE
Democrats to target vulnerable House Republicans by highlighting potential cuts to Medicaid, other federal spending in the budget GOP lawmakers hope to vote on this week.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Watch: House Democrats target Trump actions in event post-joint address
House Democrats will hold an event Wednesday afternoon at the Capitol, seeking to elevate the stories of "everyday Americans" who they argue have been harmed by President Trump's sweeping actions ...The Hill - 22h -
'See you in court': Trump clashes with Democratic governor at White House event
At a White House event with a bipartisan group of governors Friday, President Donald Trump briefly sparred with Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Democrats see GOP’s Tillis as vulnerable after Hegseth, Gabbard votes
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is emerging as one of the Democrats’ top targets in the battle for the Senate after voting for all of President Trump's most controversial nominees. Democrats view Tillis ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Tesla Fires a Manager Who Criticized Elon Musk on Social Media
The employee objected to a post on X by Mr. Musk, Tesla’s chief executive and a top adviser to President Trump, that referred to Nazi leaders.The New York Times - 6d -
Musk's email ultimatum leads to mixed messages: From the Politics Desk
Federal employees started another work week receiving mixed messages from the top after Elon Musk's weekend email ultimatum.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Musk flexes political muscle in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Elon Musk is flexing his political muscle in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race in an effort to tip the scales in favor of the conservative candidate. The tech billionaire, who has emerged as a key ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
The Trump-Musk show takes center stage: From the Politics Desk
The Donald Trump-Elon Musk dynamic is defining the political state of play at the White House, on Capitol Hill and outside of Washington.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai finishes testifying in national security trial
Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai finished testifying in court in a landmark national security trial where he stands accused of colluding with foreign forces and sedition.NBC News - 5h -
Toss Securities: Democratizing Global Retail Investing to All Investors
Toss Securities, a fast-growing South Korean investment platform, is transforming digital retail investing with a user-focused, data-driven approach. By leveraging technology, it empowers retail ...CBS News - 5h -
Why Elon Musk is targeting a free tax-filing software package
Musk plans cost-cutting – and Americans will end up footing the bill; the business of immigration surveillance; and a fond farewell to Skype. Hello, and welcome back. In this week’s Techscape: the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Haberman: Trump, advisers see Musk as 'useful heat shield' for criticism
New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman says President Trump and his advisers have identified tech giant Elon Musk as a “useful heat shield” for criticism on his administration's ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump’s Plan to Kill Social Security Benefit Tax Could Accelerate Its Insolvency
Social security is already in danger. President Trump’s plan to get rid of income taxes on the benefit won’t save it. In fact, it’ll probably do the opposite.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Girl listed in state records as 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel' finally gets a Social Security number
A Nebraska father struggling to get a Social Security number and valid birth certificate for his toddler with the computer-generated name Unakite Thirteen Hotel gets a reprieve.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
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 - Feb. 26 -
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 - Feb. 26 -
Social Security Administration could lay off up to 50% of its workforce, source says – live
Social Security Administration expected to lay off at least 7,000 people, but a source tells Associated Press reduction could be as high as 50%. As Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 -
Worried about Social Security staff cuts? Put money aside now, the agency’s former director says.
Martin O’Malley said DOGE’s involvement in Social Security will hurt beneficiaries. Brace for delays in service — and even benefits.MarketWatch - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Social Security Administration has been on ‘autopilot,’ costing more than $800 million, acting commissioner says
Cuts affect payroll, information technology, security and travel.MarketWatch - 2d -
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 - 1d -
150-year-olds aren’t getting Social Security — here’s a better task for DOGE
The claims of widespread fraud don’t hold waterMarketWatch - 22h -
When it comes to Social Security ‘fraud,’ Trump will have to put up or shut up
Twenty million fake Social Security numbers? Show us the money.MarketWatch - 22h -
Raducanu says she 'couldn't see ball through tears' as stalker targeted her
Emma Raducanu says she "couldn't see the ball through tears" during her recent stalking incident and that the situation could have been dealt with better.BBC News - 1d -
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 -
US Marshals Service deputizes Musk's security team: reports
The U.S. Marshals Service has deputized some of tech billionaire Elon Musk's private security detail, giving them specific rights and protections of federal law enforcement agents, multiple outlets ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security ‘Decision Makers’ and People With Chronic Diseases
Google enables marketers to target people with serious illnesses and crushing debt—against its policies—as well as the makers of classified defense technology, a WIRED investigation has found.Wired - Feb. 20 -
'Ultimate d‑‑‑ boss move': Democratic senator rips Musk email
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) slammed tech billionaire Elon Musk over an email sent to federal employees requesting information on “what you accomplished last week.” “This is the ultimate d‑‑‑ boss ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Kinzinger: Musk's chainsaw moment will feature in Democratic attack ads
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk’s recent moment with a chainsaw at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) will be featured in Democratic ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Musk’s DOGE moves will ‘turn out more Democrats than Obama': Carville
Carville told NewsNation that the Tesla billionaire will be "the greatest generator of Democratic turnout, ever, more than Barack Obama."The Hill - Feb. 25 -
House Democrat: 'Absolute lie' that Trump, Musk are boosting government efficiency
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said it was an “absolute lie” that President Trump and Elon Musk were increasing government efficiency through a series of federal employee layoffs and cuts to federal ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Democrats go full McCarthy with attacks on Musk's nationality, loyalties
Democratic leaders have been questioning the loyalty of those who support or work with the Trump Administration, echoing McCarthy's playbook, and questioning the loyalty of naturalized citizens ...The Hill - 5d -
Democrats protest as Elon Musk salutes: Trump’s address to Congress – in pictures
Wearing pink and holding signs that read ‘Protect Medicaid’ and ‘Musk steals’, Democrats protested and heckled as Donald Trump gave an address to Congress laying out his vision for his second ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘We have a healthier country than I thought.’ Trump repeats DOGE claims of 150-year-old Social Security beneficiaries.
The database Trump is referring to are for Social Security numbers, not payments, critics sayMarketWatch - 1d