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With Musk Targeting Social Security, Democrats See a Political Opportunity
Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.The New York Times - 15h -
Johnson rules out entitlement cuts but ‘waste and abuse’ in Social Security will be targeted
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Meet the Press says cuts to federal entitlements like Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security are off the table but “we need to target” any “waste and abuse” ...NBC News - 4d -
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 -
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 -
Trump and Musk’s Social Security ‘chainsaw massacre’ makes no sense
Donald Trump’s decision to apply his chainsaw to the Social Security Administration will do nothing to shore up the program’s finances — or help balance the federal budget.MarketWatch - 5d -
Musk calls social security 'greatest Ponzi scheme of all time'
After Elon Musk's DOGE team sent out a second email to millions of workers over the weekend demanding a list of accomplishments or risk getting fired, Democrats warned that Musk may next turn to ...NBC News - 3d -
Social Security and Sex Robots: Musk Veers Off Script With Joe Rogan
Elon Musk’s three-hour interview with “The Joe Rogan Experience” offered a window into his worldview that was by turns crude and contradictory.The New York Times - 2d -
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 -
Protestors target Tesla as backlash to Elon Musk's political power grows
The average sale price of used Teslas has dropped, along with Tesla stock this year. NBC News' David Noriega looks at how Tesla might be caught up in the intersection of business and politics, and ...NBC News - 1d -
Are 150-year-olds collecting social security? What to know about Musk's claims
Elon Musk says the Department of Government Efficiency has found rampant fraud at the Social Security Administration. But that may not be the case, and an aging computer system could instead be to ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
‘Outrageous’: Sen. Bernie Sanders responds to Elon Musk calling Social Security a ‘Ponzi scheme’
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) fires back at Elon Musk, who called Social Security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.”NBC News - 4d -
Senate Democrats slam Social Security job cuts, attack Musk calling it 'Ponzi scheme'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the benefits system is "at risk."ABC News - 2d -
Booker tells Musk he’s behind social media campaign: Keep your Cybertruck
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Tuesday revealed he was behind a social media campaign involving nearly two dozen Democratic senators after tech billionaire Elon Musk offered a Tesla Cybertruck to the ...The Hill - 1d -
Musk calls social security a ‘Ponzi scheme’. The real con is what Trump’s peddling
Social security is a highly efficient safety net. But the president’s crypto plans and job cuts leave Americans holding the bag. Elon Musk said on Joe Rogan’s show last week that social security is ...The Guardian - 2h -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to close Roosevelt Hotel migrant center targeted by Musk, Trump admin
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city will close the Roosevelt Hotel migrant center in Manhattan, a frequent target of Elon Musk and the Tump administration.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Why CFPB is being targeted by Trump
The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Sanders reintroducing measure increasing Social Security benefits
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is reintroducing a measure that would increase Social Security benefits. Sanders is joined by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Val ...The Hill - 6d -
Social Security notifies employees of 'significant workforce reductions'
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is notifying employees of “significant workforce reductions” on the way as it prepares for what it describes as an “agency-wide organizational ...The Hill - 5d -
Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who serve beneficiaries.The New York Times - 5d -
WATCH: Social media influencers weigh in on Oscar nominees
ABC News’ Will Ganss checked in with some major social media influencers for a Reel Talk Roundtable, getting their thoughts on this years Oscar nominees.ABC News - 3d -
Social Security Administration says it's identified $800M+ in savings
The Social Security Administration (SSA) said in a release that it has identified more than $800 million in savings or “cost avoidance” for fiscal 2025 among information technology, grants, ...The Hill - 1d -
Are socially distanced chickens laying more affordable eggs?
Pasture-raised hens aren’t any more immune to bird flu, and their premium eggs aren’t getting cheaper. But prices have held steady while conventional egg costs explode.NBC News - 20h -
Social Discovery Group launches $20M venture fund to invest in social discovery startups
Social Discovery Group said it is starting SDG Lab, a $20 million corporate venture fund that will invest in social discovery startups.VentureBeat - Feb. 27 -
Seven NZ churches targeted in suspected arson spree
Four churches were burned while evidence suggests three more were targeted but did not catch fire.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Apple’s diversity policies and OpenAI deal targeted by shareholders
iPhone-maker is rare holdout in Silicon Valley against conservative efforts to force rollback on DEI issuesFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
The border where Starmer is targeting people-smuggling gangs
UK government boosts resources at key entry point on Sofia’s border with Turkey amid wider EU ‘reset’Financial Times - Feb. 24 -
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Sabres Should Consider Targeting Blues Star
The Buffalo Sabres are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings as we continue to inch closer to the NHL trade deadline. With this, it is apparent that they won't be in the market for ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27 -
8 fantasy baseball breakout candidates to target in 2025
You can't win a fantasy baseball league without hitting on a few breakouts.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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EU and India target trade deal this year
Ursula von der Leyen pledges ‘full commitment’ to realising long-awaited pact under shadow of Trump tariffsFinancial Times - 6d -
Red Wings Trade Targets: Dylan Cozens
The Detroit Red Wings are in a fantastic position.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Watch: Pro-Ukraine protesters target JD Vance
The vice-president and his family reportedly moved to an undisclosed location from their planned ski resort as a result.BBC News - 4d -
Red Wings Trade Targets: Trevor Zegras
Center is the most valued forward position.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mayo targeted by fans after KU basketball loss
Social media posts directed at KU basketball player Zeke Mayo included threats of violence, wishes that he killed himself and racist comments, according to screengrabs he shared Saturday.ESPN - 3d -
Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost?
Switzerland's already upmarket tourism sector is trying to attract more high rollers.BBC News - 3d -
Red Wings Trade Targets: Elias Pettersson
Time to put your money where your mouth is.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
China Targets U.S. Biotech Firm in Broadening Blacklist
In a sign it is willing to go further in responding to President Trump’s tariffs, Beijing blocked more American companies from importing goods into China.The New York Times - 2d -
Target warns Trump’s tariffs could cut into profits
Big-box US retailer says it expects ‘meaningful year-over-year profit pressure’ in first quarterFinancial Times - 2d -
Hong Kong targets creation of rival to Euroclear
Authorities explore new Asian settlement house to boost global use of renminbiFinancial Times - 2d
