Republicans Seek to Flip the Script on Social Security
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House Republicans undermine Trump with call for $2.7 trillion in Social Security and Medicare cuts
This isn’t just touching the third rail of American politics. It’s throwing your arms around it while soaking wet.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
House Republicans pressed their effort to remove Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas from office, as Republicans GOP lawmakers seek to highlight their disapproval with Biden's record on immigration ahead of this fall's election.
House Republicans pressed their effort to remove Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas from office, as Republicans GOP lawmakers seek to highlight their disapproval with Biden’s record on immigration ahead of this fall’s election.The Wall Street Journal - World - Republican Party -
Two Johns’ subtle differences on Social Security, Medicare
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How Silicon Valley’s ‘Oppenheimer’ found lucrative trade in AI weapons
Anduril Industries’ Palmer Luckey is leading the start-ups infiltrating the US government’s war machineFinancial Times - Business -
Social Security’s unethical use of junk data must stop
Congress needs to actually get into the details and pin down the source of the problem — and then provide some direction.The Hill - Politics -
Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits
Starting Sept. 30, food assistance from family and friends, plus community support, will no longer count against eligibility for SSI benefits.CNBC - Business -
Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits
The Social Security Administration has issued a final rule that will prevent food assistance from reducing payments to certain beneficiaries.NBC News - Top stories -
Rediscovered: the long-lost script that helped The Great Gatsby become a classic
F Scott Fitzgerald’s novel was a flop until a 1926 staging became a Broadway smash. It is the quintessential novel of the hedonistic jazz age, a roaring 20s story about the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy ...The Guardian - World -
Millions of older adults with student debt are at risk of losing some Social Security benefits, lawmakers warn
Millions of older adults behind on their student loans could soon receive a smaller Social Security benefit.CNBC - Business -
BlackRock's Larry Fink sees Social Security crisis, says 65 retirement age 'a bit crazy'
The issue of retirement took center stage in Fink's letter to shareholders.CNBC - Business -
Social Security Administration issues new rule preventing food assistance from affecting payouts
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement a new rule aimed at removing barriers and increasing monthly payouts for those who receive certain government benefits, the government agency announced Wednesday. Beginning at the end of ...The Hill - Politics -
Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media
Georgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accountsABC News - Tech -
I was forced to take Social Security retirement benefits at 62 instead of SSI. I’m 71 now. Did the agency make a mistake?
“I was never able to restore my full retirement payment.”MarketWatch - Business -
I’m 60 with $6,100-a-month in Social Security disability and a pension. I want my money to work for 20 years — what do you recommend?
“I live in a small town home. I refinanced my $185,000 mortgage a few years ago at 3.1% interest.”MarketWatch - Business -
Five-star DT Terry flips pick to USC from Georgia
Justus Terry, the No. 7 overall prospect in the 2025 class, has flipped his commitment, choosing to play for USC over Georgia. The Trojans also added defensive end Isaiah Gibson (No. 135).ESPN - Sports -
Alabama Democrat Marilyn Lands flips state legislature seat
Marilyn Lands, a Democrat who ran in a special election for the Alabama state House campaigning for reproductive rights, has managed to flip a Republican-held seat in the deep-red state. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle reports.CBS News - Top stories -
Could House control flip to Democrats? Early resignations leave GOP on edge
"With such a tiny majority, all it would take is a tiny number of Republicans to decide ... they want to go and leave immediately," one expert said.CBS News - Top stories -
Louisiana Republican primary: Live results
GOP voters in Louisiana will head to the polls Saturday to cast votes in the state's primary. Former President Trump is expected to bring in all of the state's 47 Republican delegates. The GOP front-runner garnered enough votes earlier this month ...The Hill - Politics -
House Republicans had a bad day
A majority of House Republicans voted against funding the government, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson and more bad news for the GOP.NBC News - Politics - Republican Party -
Biden's Trustbuster Draws Unlikely Fans: 'Khanservative' Republicans
Growing skepticism toward big business on the right has won the FTC’s Lina Khan new allies.The Wall Street Journal - World - Republican Party -
How Republicans learnt to love bigger government
A growing body on the right now believe that Medicare and other programmes must not be cut at allFinancial Times - World - Republican Party -
The cosmic ineptitude of House Republicans’ Biden impeachment inquiry
The Republican majority on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are proving to be the 1962 Mets of Congressional investigations. And that may be unfair to the historically bad team, which won only 25 percent of its games.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Texas Republican under investigation by House Ethics Committee
The House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday it is investigating Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas). The Ethics panel did not disclose the topic of the investigation, but Nehls in a statement said the probe is focused on his campaign’s finances. The Texas ...The Hill - Politics - Texas -
NBC News backtracks on hiring of top Republican
Ronna McDaniel spent just four days as the US network's newest politics analyst after facing a backlash.BBC News - Top stories -
Democrats’ Plan to Save the Republican House Speaker
Speaker Mike Johnson has faced fury from ultraconservatives after a bipartisan spending bill.The New York Times - Top stories - House -
House Republicans Demand Full Impeachment Trial for Mayorkas
They argue that quickly dispensing with the charges, as senators in both parties are inclined to do, would be an affront to Americans.The New York Times - Top stories - Republican Party -
The Department of Homeland Security Is Embracing A.I.
The agency will be the first in the federal government to roll out a comprehensive plan to integrate the technology into a variety of uses, from fighting crime to helping disaster survivors.The New York Times - Tech -
Seeking Balance, Tripping Up
The question of how to cover Donald Trump is no closer to being solved.The New York Times - Top stories -
Trump's Truth Social Enablers
His media company’s IPO soars on hopes he’ll retake the White House.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Republicans Who Do Not Regularly Watch Fox Are Less Likely to Back Trump
Survey data shows more of them believe he acted criminally.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Republican majorities block efforts to expand Medicaid in Georgia and Kansas
Republican lawmakers in Georgia and Kansas have shot down attempts by Democrats to expand Medicaid in their statesABC News - Health -
Ukraine aid back on US agenda – but still at mercy of unruly Republicans
Speaker Mike Johnson averted government shutdown but faces far-right threat of removal over $60bn national security package. With the government funding fight resolved, the US House of Representatives is expected to soon turn to a long-stalled ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine