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Released JFK files reveal Social Security numbers of former staffers

The Social Security numbers of at least two former congressional staffers were revealed by this week's release of declassified JFK records.

ABC News - 5d

Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris lose security clearance after Trump order

The US president also confirmed he was revoking the security clearance of Joe Biden and "any other member" of the Biden family.

BBC News - 3d

Who is Frank Bisignano, Trump's nominee to oversee Social Security?

President Trump's nominee to head the Social Security Administration told lawmakers in a Senate hearing he hasn't considered privatizing it.

CBS News - 5h

Social Security chief nominee vows to run agency "in the right fashion"

President Trump's nominee to oversee the Social Security Administration faced lawmakers' questions about his plans for the retirement program.

CBS News - 5h

Department of Homeland Security begins polygraph tests on employees

Four sources say the Department of Homeland Security has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to determine who might be leaking information to the media about immigration operations. NBC ...

NBC News - Mar. 10

White House ‘not going to cut Social Security:’ LaCivita

The White House won’t cut Social Security, President Trump’s 2024 co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita said in a new interview in response to a question about tech billionaire Elon Musk’s comments ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

First firing squad execution in 15 years is carried out in South Carolina

South Carolina has conducted the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in over a decade. Brad Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. last night, three minutes after sharpshooters fired their ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

Brush fires erupt in New York amid strong winds

Brush fires have erupted in Long Island and near Brooklyn as strong winds in New York created an elevated risk of fire spread Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

NBC News - Mar. 9

Brush fire on Long Island that has scorched 400 acres is 80% contained

A brush fire on New York’s Long Island that has burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel is now 80% contained, according to Suffolk County officials.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Interior, Energy must rehire fired workers, judge says

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior, Energy must rehire fired workers, judge says The Trump administration must reinstate ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Passengers describe terrifying moments plane catches fire at Denver airport

An American Airlines flight caught fire on the ground in Denver after engine problems caused an emergency landing. Everyone got out alive, but some were trapped on a wing as the fire burned.

CBS News - Mar. 14

North Macedonia mourns dead in nightclub fire as 15 people detained

Government declares seven-day period of mourning after fire in eastern town of Kočani kills at least 59. North Macedonia has declared a seven-day period of mourning after a fire in a nightclub ...

The Guardian - Mar. 16

Fired special counsel says he was preparing push to return all fired probationary employees to their job

Former special counsel Hampton Dellinger said he was planning to pursue legal action to restore all fired probationary workers back to their posts before a court failed to keep him in his role. ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia

Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change as security issue. Vanuatu’s new prime minister has said his government intends to ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Social Security payments scrutinized by DOGE amid search for fraud

DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.

ABC News - Mar. 10

How the Social Security Administration plans to take back overpayments to Americans

The Social Security Administration plans to take back overpayments to beneficiaries from their upcoming checks. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted

As the Social Security Administration cuts staff, that could impact the agency's ability to pay millions of benefit checks each month, Democratic senators warn.

CNBC - Mar. 12

America needs a national economic security strategy to counter China's rise

The United States needs a National Economic Security Strategy to protect and utilize its economic tools and assets in order to maintain geopolitical competitiveness and deter the China's aggression.

The Hill - Mar. 14

As Social Security faces an uncertain future, the debate on privatization heats up again

New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security's future. Some experts say privatizing the program could be the answer.

CNBC - Mar. 14

Social Security requiring in-office visits for millions of recipients, applicants

The Social Security Administration (SSA) said Monday it will no longer allow individuals to verify their identity over the phone but instead require online authentication or in-person visits for ...

The Hill - 6d

Judge temporarily blocks DOGE access to Social Security records

A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing millions of Americans’ personal data stored by the Social Security ...

The Hill - 5d

Trump revokes security clearances of Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton

The move comes after Mr. Trump had already announced last month that he was revoking former President Joe Biden's security clearance.

CBS News - 3d

Michigan State hockey's Isaac Howard secured the double overtime winner

Watch Michigan State's double overtime winning goal by Isaac Howard, securing the Spartans a second straight Big Ten Tournament championship

Yahoo Sports - 3d

GOP senator says it’s not honest to say ‘we’re not going to touch’ Social Security

Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) says he believes conversations need to happen around changes to Social Security as Elon Musk suggests cuts to entitlements.

NBC News - 2d

Trump seeks to weaken US education, retirement security programs

Trump is undermining vital federal programs, such as the U.S. Department of Education and Social Security, by making it harder for people to access benefits, which could lead to a catastrophic ...

The Hill - 11h

Trump pick to lead Social Security Administration faces questions on DOGE involvement

Frank Bisignano, CEO of Fiserv, told senators he will do "whatever is required" to protect Americans' personal data at the Social Security Administration.

CNBC - 10h

Social Security chief: DOGE access to systems revoked after court order

Leland Dudek, acting commissioner for the Social Security Administration (SSA), said as of Monday the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) no longer has access to the agency’s systems in an ...

The Hill - 8h

Trump defends national security adviser amid Signal leak fallout

President Trump told reporters he does not believe national security adviser Mike Waltz should apologize for inadvertently adding a reporter to a Signal group chat.

CBS News - 3h

Fire Damages 4 Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle

Federal and local law enforcement authorities are investigating what caused the Sunday night fire, which came after a series of attacks against Tesla in rebuke of its chief executive, Elon Musk.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Whistleblower warns of recent DOJ firings and demotions

An 18-year veteran of the Department of Justice is warning about a recent wave of firings and demotions, suggesting independence and fairness could be on the chopping block in favor of loyalty to ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

Veterans fired by Trump administration speak out

Veterans make up about 30% of the overall federal workforce. Many veterans who were new on the job, classified as probationary workers, were fired as part of the Trump administration's efforts to ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

Wildlife biologist fired by DOGE continues working for free

In February, the Trump administration let go of over 2,300 probationary employees from the Interior Department as part of its effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce. One fired U.S. Fish ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

Reporter's notebook: Are Trump's sweeping firings an abuse of power?

The government must follow certain rules. Not lying is one of them. Two federal judges sent that message to the Trump administration this week when they ordered it to rehire employees fired for ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

Man set on fire in New York’s Times Square

Victim, 45, hospitalized and in stable condition as police unable to say if attack was random or targeted. A 45-year-old man was set on fire in the middle of Times Square overnight on Sunday, ...

The Guardian - Mar. 16

FTC commissioner says he was ‘illegally fired’ by Trump

A commissioner with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said he was “illegally fired” by President Trump. In a statement posted to social platform X, Alvaro Bedoya said he was wrongfully terminated ...

The Hill - Mar. 18

White House pledges to defend FTC firings in court

The White House on Wednesday vowed to defend President Trump's firings of two Democratic commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), stating the president has the legal authority to do so, ...

The Hill - 6d

Backyard s'mores caused massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say

Dozens of investigators tasked with determining the origin of Saturday’s brush fires on Long Island have linked the blazes to a backyard in Manorville.

NBC News - Mar. 10