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Social Security’s COLA is expected to drop in 2026 — but how low could it go?

The cost-of-living adjustment could mark its lowest increase since at least the start of the pandemic.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Biden argues 'oligarchy,' social media are threats to democracy in farewell address

President Joe Biden's farewell address on Wednesday came with a series of warnings for the future of the country, including a rising “oligarchy taking shape” that he said threatens American democracy.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Government Recovers $31 Million in Social Security Payments to the Dead

The money came back when the Department of Treasury gained access to the Social Security Administration’s “Full Death Master File.”

Inc. - Jan. 15

Tulip Siddiq, U.K. Anticorruption Minister, Resigns

Tulip Siddiq, the niece of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh, had been named in an embezzlement investigation in the Asian country in December.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits

Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Reeves shrugs off calls for resignation as she promises UK growth plan

Chancellor has faced increasing criticism over her handling of the economy

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Jennifer Rubin resigns from Washington Post

Jennifer Rubin has resigned from her position as a columnist at The Washington Post amid a period of internal strife at the outlet to begin the new year. Rubin, who has been a columnist at the Post ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Premier League star's wife reveals 'shocking' social media abuse

The wife of Arsenal striker Kai Havertz shares screenshots after receiving messages following the team's FA Cup loss to Manchester United.

BBC News - Jan. 13

FBI Director Christopher Wray on why he's resigning

FBI Director Christopher Wray reflects on his decision to leave the FBI, the Bureau's future and the threats facing America.

CBS News - Jan. 12

Biden policy on Israel-Gaza sparks warnings, dissent, resignations

Former State Department officials say they worry about how far Washington is willing to go to support Israel during the ongoing war in Gaza.

CBS News - Jan. 12

Steve Bannon condemns Elon Musk as ‘racist’ and ‘truly evil’

Ex-Trump adviser denounces tech CEO’s embrace of some forms of immigration and vows to ‘take this guy down’. In an escalation of discontent among the highest-profile far-right followers of Donald ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Tulip Siddiq faces calls to resign after Bangladesh leader’s remarks

UK City minister embroiled in property scandal tied to ousted government of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Jack Smith resigns as special counsel after submitting Trump report

Special counsel Jack Smith, who led two criminal cases against Donald Trump, has resigned. His resignation comes as Trump’s team tries to block the release of Smith’s final report about election ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

Jack Smith, special counsel who oversaw Trump investigations, resigns

Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to take over two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned.

CBS News - Jan. 11

Jack Smith, Who Led Prosecutions of Trump, Resigns

Mr. Smith, a special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, had signaled that he would step down before Donald J. Trump’s inauguration.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Jack Smith resigns from US justice department as special counsel

Smith, who tried to prosecute Donald Trump over classified documents and US Capitol riot, stepped down Friday. Jack Smith, the justice department’s special counsel assigned to oversee two criminal ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Special counsel Jack Smith resigns

Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office, officials said in a court filing.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Jack Smith resigns from DOJ amid fight over Trump reports

Special Counsel Jack Smith formally resigned from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday, a detail buried in a court filing as DOJ pushes to release his final report on his investigation into ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

Don’t expect Mark Zuckerberg to save social media

Mark Zuckerberg's decision to do away with fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram is not a solution to the problem of centralized power over speech, and congressional action is needed to dilute ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

Why deporting undocumented workers will stoke inflation and sink Social Security

Inflation, which appears to be settling at about 2.5% annually, could jump to 4.5%.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

The coming battle between social media and the state

Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage

A group of councillors in Derbyshire say the party "has lost its sense of direction" under Farage's leadership.

BBC News - Jan. 11

The TikTok Ban Would Be Social Media’s First Extinction-Level Event

TikTok transformed everyday users into influencers and made entrepreneurs rich via its Shop feature. With the US ban looming, they could lose everything—and many don’t know where to go next.

Wired - Jan. 10

Met officer sacked over racist and sexist messages

Charles Ehikioya says he is "dismayed" by the decision made by the misconduct panel.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Corrective action is needed to preserve Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid

Any lasting fiscal reforms must moderate the growth of the largest mandatory spending programs: Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

The Hill - Jan. 10

South Korea’s acting leader accepts resignation of presidential security chief

South Korea’s acting leader has accepted the resignation of the chief of the presidential security service, Park Jong-joon, as he faced police questioning over how his forces blocked law ...

ABC News - Jan. 10

The uncomfortable truth about social media networks

It may be impossible to run an uncensored network while presenting an environment where anyone can feel safe

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Vance resigning his Senate seat at midnight

Vice President-elect JD Vance (R-Ohio) announced on Thursday he will resign from his seat in the Senate, effective at the start of Friday. Vance sent his resignation letter on Thursday to Ohio Gov. ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Vance resigns his Senate seat as inauguration with Trump approaches

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign his Senate seat at midnight Thursday, clearing the way for his Jan. 20 swearing-in alongside Donald Trump.

NBC News - Jan. 10

JD Vance to resign from Senate at midnight

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will appoint Vice President-elect JD Vance's replacement.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Trump says Newsom should resign as Los Angeles wildfires rage

President-elect Trump has cast blame on California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for the raging wildfires in the Los Angeles region, most recently calling for him to resign. “One of the best and most ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

What Trudeau’s Resignation Means for Canada

By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald Trump with a lame duck in charge.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

AI Social Media Users Are Not Always a Totally Dumb Idea

Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior.

Wired - Jan. 8

Biden’s new Social Security law is official — but implementing it under Trump will be a challenge

The Social Security Administration will now begin issuing large back payments to millions of individuals; however, it is unlikely the agency has the bandwidth to implement the new benefit structure ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

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