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Social Media reacts to Oklahoma Sooners' sweep of Arkansas Razorbacks
The Oklahoma Sooners earned a three-game sweep of Arkansas this weekend, and here's how social media reacted.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Here’s how many ‘dead people’ really collect Social Security
Less than one-third of 1% are erroneously reported deaths that need to be corrected, according to the Social Security AdministrationMarketWatch - 6d -
Here’s how many Social Security workers are taking a buyout — so far
The Social Security Administration announced earlier this year it intended to cut its 57,000-person workforce by about 12%.MarketWatch - 5d -
Social Security Administration to emphasize in-person office visits to curb identity fraud
New identity proofing procedures to be implemented by the Social Security Administration will require more individuals to visit the agency's offices in person.CNBC - 4d -
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 - 3d -
New York Giants agree to terms with Jameis Winston: Social media reacts
The New York Giants have agreed to terms with veteran QB Jameis Winston and the social media reaction was largely mixed and humorous.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump vows to ‘lead the charge’ to oust Massie
President Trump is vowing to "lead the charge" to unseat Republican Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.), who has said he will not support the GOP's short-term government funding bill ahead of Friday’s ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Danger for Republicans as ‘DOGE’ bites veterans
Jobs held by American veterans fell 175,000 last month.MarketWatch - 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 -
White House renews Social Security pledge after Musk comments
The White House is trying to assure Americans that President Trump will not make cuts to Social Security and Medicare after adviser Elon Musk went after entitlement spending. {beacon} Health Care ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Shutdown fears grow as House Republicans battle over funding bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to hold a vote on a GOP spending proposal, but opposition from both parties puts its passage in doubt. With Democrats vowing to vote against it and some ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Trump vows to help oust Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky
President Trump is leading the charge to oust Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky after he said he would not support the GOP-led short-term funding bill to keep the government open. Brakkton ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
McBride: 'I appear to live rent-free in the minds' of Republicans
Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), the first transgender person elected to Congress, is bashing Republicans for focusing on her gender instead of issues that affect the American public at large. “I ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Most Republicans do not believe CDC when it comes to bird flu
Almost 6 in 10 Americans who identify as Republican do not trust the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide reliable information on H5N1 bird flu, according to a new poll from ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Chuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown
Minority leader laments ‘Hobson’s choice’ but says shutdown would give Trump and Musk ‘carte blanche’. The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, said on Thursday he would vote for a ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
10 Democrats help Republicans advance GOP funding bill to avoid shutdown
A group of 10 Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), on Friday voted to advance a Republican-crafted bill to fund the government through Sept. 30, taking a crucial step ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
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 -
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 -
How social media reacted to Iowa basketball firing Fran McCaffery
Here's how Iowa basketball fans reacted across social media to the news that the Hawkeyes had fired head coach Fran McCaffery.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Social media reacts to Alabama's route of Kentucky in SEC Tournament quarterfinals
The Alabama Crimson Tide routed Kentucky on Friday night in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. Here are some social media reactions to Alabama's win.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Social media explodes as UNC basketball is in March Madness 2025
After wins and losses, in the bubble and out of the bubble, UNC basketball is officially in March Madness 2025, and social media has mixed emotions.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Owners and Employees Turn to Social Media for a Crash Course in Tariff Impacts
Two recent posts on the social media platform asking if entrepreneurs and their workers are battling misunderstanding of who pays Trump’s import duties unleash hundreds of frustrated, infuriated ...Inc. - 6d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 3d -
How social media reacted to UNC's NCAA Tournament loss to Ole Miss
Here's how social media reacted to the UNC basketball program coming up short against Ole Miss in NCAA Tournament action FridayYahoo Sports - 1d -
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 - 10h -
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 - 10h -
21 House Republicans ask leadership to limit changes to energy tax credits in reconciliation
A group of 21 House Republicans is asking a key committee to limit changes to energy tax credits passed under Democrats as the GOP seeks to overhaul the U.S. tax code. In a new letter dated ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump, Musk fuel fears of Social Security cuts with 'fraud' talk
President Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk are ratcheting up false rhetoric about Social Security, repeatedly claiming the program wastes hundreds of billions of dollars in fraudulent ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Ron Wyden of Oregon are warning Frank Bisignano, the nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, that he will be responsible if ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Social Security Administration: Reports of phone service elimination 'inaccurate'
The Social Security Administration is increasing its protection against fraud by eliminating the risk of fraud associated with changing bank account information by telephone, and requiring people ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Social media platforms must be ‘brought to heel’, says UK schools leader
Headteachers’ conference to be told that rise in bullying, abuse and malicious use of deepfakes is being reported. Social media operators must be “brought to heel” for the misery and disruption ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
An Elon Musk Friend, Antonio Gracias, Joins His Effort on Social Security
The involvement of Antonio Gracias, an investor who has known Elon Musk for two decades, suggests that Mr. Musk has made overhauling the Social Security Administration a priority.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Trump urges unauthorized immigrants to ‘self-deport’ in new social media campaign
President Trump urged unauthorized immigrants to “self-deport” in a new video for social media campaign, during which he announced the launch of an app that will help migrants voluntarily leave the ...The Hill - 5d -
Eilish McColgan ‘numb’ to body-shaming social media comments
Online comments suggest runner has eating disorder ‘I am healthy, my body is healthy’ Eilish McColgan says she is “numb” to comments on social media about her body shape and warned of the ...The Guardian - 4d -
North Carolina basketball makes NCAA Tournament field as last team in: Social media reacts
North Carolina surprisingly made the 2025 NCAA Tournament field as the last team in, leading to a heated reaction on social media:Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
With Social Security Administration under temporary leadership, some experts worry what that means for benefits
Some experts worry new changes at the Social Security Administration may make it more difficult to access the agency's benefits and services.CNBC - 6d -
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 - 5d