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Social Security workers warn job cuts could hurt service for Americans
"We are already short-staffed as it is,"one Social Security Administration employee said of the agency's plans to slash its workforce.CBS News - 6d -
How will Ukraine's security be impacted by failed Trump-Zelenskyy meeting?
World leaders have vowed to stand by Ukraine after Friday's heated exchange at the White House. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd explains what today's meeting means for ...CBS News - 5d -
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 -
St. John's secures first Big East title since '85
RJ Luis Jr. scored 21 points and No. 7 St. John's beat Seton Hall 71-61 to clinch its first outright regular-season Big East title since 1985 on Saturday.ESPN - 4d -
Restoring Academic Ties With China Is a Matter of U.S. National Security
Decisions on U.S. policy toward China are being made based on diminishing insight into the country’s internal dynamics.The New York Times - 4d -
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 -
Nato’s Rutte says ‘debate is ongoing’ over US security guarantees
UK and France will work with Kyiv on initiative, British prime minister saysFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump's former national security adviser on the U.S.-Ukraine relationship
Russian attacks on Ukraine continue after President Trump's attempt to mediate the war erupted during an Oval Office fight with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.CBS News - 3d -
Illinois State secures 62-53 win against Evansville
Led by Dalton Banks' 13 points, the Illinois State Redbirds defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 62-53ABC News - 3d -
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 -
Gamecocks secure SEC No. 1 seed after coin flip
South Carolina claimed a share of the SEC regular-season title with Texas and won a coin flip over the Longhorns for the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament.ESPN - 3d -
European Leaders Look for Allies to Secure Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal
European leaders met in London to formulate a plan to help end the war in Ukraine. But even potential peacekeepers face political and economic hurdles.The New York Times - 3d -
Social Security chief's work with DOGE raises concerns, Warren says
Acting Social Security commissioner Lee Dudek is facing questions from Sen. Elizabeth Warren over his reported actions.CBS News - 3d -
Do you need to file taxes if you're on Social Security?
Social Security benefits are handled differently than regular income by the IRS, which can make tax season tricky.CBS News - 3d -
O'Malley: DOGE cuts could soon trigger Social Security system 'collapse'
Martin O’Malley, the former commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), said Monday the recent cuts made by tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at ...The Hill - 3d -
Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relations
The leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ...ABC News - 3d -
LAGC beats Bay to secure top playoff seed in TGL
Los Angeles Golf Club handed Bay Golf Club its first loss in TGL action and secured the No. 1 seed in the playoffs by dominating singles to rally for a 5-3 victory Monday.ESPN - 2d -
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 -
Emergency room security guard shot and wounded in Arizona; man arrested
Police say a security guard at an Arizona emergency medical facility was shot and wounded and a suspect is in custodyABC News - 2d -
Mardi Gras under tight security after deadly New Year's attack
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans face challenges as severe weather disrupts parades and security is tightened to the highest level in state history. Officials are on high alert following a ...CBS News - 2d -
Honeywell beefs up energy security offerings with $2 billion Sundyne deal
Conglomerate adds pump-maker business to its Energy and Sustainability Solutions (ESS) unit.MarketWatch - 2d -
Social Security is sending retroactive payments. Here's what to know.
The agency said it has so far sent retroactive benefits to more than 1 million people due to the Social Security Fairness Act.CBS News - 1d -
If you’re disabled and self-employed at 66 — is Social Security the only option?
Is disability only for those under 65?MarketWatch - 1d -
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz on Ukraine ceasefire efforts
President Trump told Congress that negotiations for a Ukraine ceasefire have resumed following last week's tense Oval Office meeting with Ukraine's president. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz ...CBS News - 1d -
Election security aid is on the chopping block, rattling local officials
The White House is supposed to decide March 6 whether cuts to election security resources for state and local elections will be permanent.NBC News - 1d -
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz on Ukraine ceasefire efforts
President Trump told Congress that negotiations for a Ukraine ceasefire have resumed following last week's tense Oval Office meeting with Ukraine's president. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz ...CBS News - 1d -
South Korea signs security agreement with Poland to boost economic and defense cooperation
South Korea and Poland have signed a cooperation agreement as the democratic allies find themselves united in their security concerns despite the vast geographical distance between themABC News - 1d -
Fact-checking Trump's claims on Social Security fraud, DOGE cuts
President Trump made claims during his address to Congress about apparent fraud in the Social Security system. Mr. Trump also touted the work by the Department of Government Efficiency, which is ...CBS News - 1d -
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 - 22h -
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 - 19h -
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 - 11h -
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 - 12h -
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Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.Wired - 2h -
Social Security Administration bars employees from reading the news at work
The Social Security Administration wrote in a Thursday morning email that employees can no longer read news websites on work devices.NBC News - 2h -
Thirteen Syrian security officers killed in clashes with Assad loyalists
Armed men loyal to ousted dictator attack checkpoints in Latakia province in deadliest strikes so far against new government. Thirteen Syrian security officers have been killed in clashes with ...The Guardian - 42m -
Texas and USC canceling spring football games, joining Nebraska and Florida State
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian isn't citing the transfer portal and tampering like some of his colleagues, but instead blaming the workload his players have endured in two College Football Playoff runs.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Texas lawmaker moves to outlaw medical research on corpses without consent
A Texas lawmaker horrified by an NBC News investigation into a medical school that profited from the bodies of the poor moved this week to ban the practice.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Texas AG asks court to require NCAA to begin gender testing
The Republican attorney general in Texas wants the NCAA to take its transgender policy a step further and require gender testing for athletes who compete in women’s sportsABC News - Feb. 20
