Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions
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Social Security Fairness Act clears procedural hurdle, on path for final passage
In a final lame-duck push, the Senate will attempt to pass legislation aimed at providing full Social Security benefits to millions of Americans this week.ABC News - 16h -
Senate passes annual defense bill
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Senate clears defense bill after Democratic opposition The Senate ...The Hill - 15h -
Social Security benefits could increase for millions of Americans after key Senate vote
The Senate is voting on potential expansions to Social Security benefits for millions of Americans. CBS News' Kati Weis has more.CBS News - 17h -
Social Security bill clears first hurdle in Senate
The Senate is plowing forward with consideration of the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing its first procedural hurdle on what supporters hope is a path to passage later this week. The Senate ...The Hill - 17h -
Senate may soon vote on a bill to change certain Social Security rules. Here's what to know
In the final days of this congressional session, the Senate could vote to nix rules affecting certain pensioners that have been in place for decades.CNBC - 20h -
A Social Security payroll tax increase should be part of the solution
But the increase should be small and gradualMarketWatch - 20h -
Social Security and Medicare at stake as Washington’s new team looks for cuts
Retirement programs are in focus as the incoming Congress and Trump administration look for ways to slash taxes, spending and deficits.MarketWatch - 1d -
GOP battle erupts over Social Security bill
Republican senators battled behind closed doors Tuesday over a proposal to beef up Social Security benefits for people who are eligible for non-Social Security government pensions. The legislation, ...The Hill - 1d -
Some seniors shut out of full Social Security benefits
Congress is voting on whether to revamp Social Security so that certain former public sector employees who have been shut out from the system will receive full benefits. Kati Weis explores why some ...CBS News - 1d -
Russian lawmakers approve new bill expanding the definition of high treason
Russian lawmakers have approved a bill broadening the definition of high treason, which can bring a sentence of life in prisonABC News - 1d -
Russian lawmakers approve new bill expanding the definition of high treason
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Potential changes in Social Security benefits could impact millions of Americans
Many Americans could soon see a change in their Social Security benefits. As early as Tuesday, the Senate could vote on a bipartisan bill that would repeal certain benefit reductions for millions ...CBS News - 1d -
Senate advances annual defense policy bill, teeing up final vote in coming days
The Senate on Monday cleared a key procedural hurdle toward passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), teeing up a final vote in the coming days before Congress wraps up its work for ...The Hill - 2d -
What to know about Social Security's full retirement age in 2025
Social Security's full retirement age reflects the point at which people can claim their full benefits. It's going up in 2025.CBS News - 2d -
The Social Security Fairness Act is incredibly irresponsible
Instead of being fair, this legislation will lead to harsher and faster automatic benefit cuts for most of us.MarketWatch - 2d -
The Social Security Fairness Act is a bad idea
This legislation would allow some workers to double-dip and speeds the exhaustion of the trust fundMarketWatch - 2d -
Senate plans to vote on bill that would increase Social Security benefits for some pensioners
People who receive income from public pensions may have their Social Security benefits reduced. The Senate may soon vote to eliminate those rules.CNBC - 3d -
Social Security retirement age set to change in 2025
Among the changes Social Security recipients will see in 2025 is a higher full retirement age.The Hill - 4d -
Momentum builds around Social Security reforms ahead of Senate vote
Momentum is building around legislation that could mean higher Social Security benefits for some Americans as Senate leadership tees up a vote for next week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ...The Hill - 5d -
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.CBS News - 5d -
Apple Expands Manufacturing in India with AirPods Assembly Set for 2024
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O’Malley: Calling Social Security a 'legal Ponzi scheme' is bull
"Social Security is not on a path for bankruptcy or insolvency," O'Malley said during a Thursday appearance on "The Hill."The Hill - 6d -
Ossoff says Greene in Senate would be 'disaster for the country'
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) warned on Wednesday that a successful Senate run by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) would be "a disaster" for the nation. Ossoff is set to defend his seat in the 2026 ...The Hill - 6d -
Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he’s “doing everything” he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social Security before Congress ushers in a new class ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Senate Democrats fail to secure NLRB majority under Trump in razor-thin vote
A Democrat-led push to secure a majority on the National Labor Relations Board until 2026 fell short, facing opposition from Republicans and independents.CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Trump’s deportation plan would hurt families and economy, Senate hears
Witnesses testify to judiciary committee as top Republican says undocumented people should ‘get ready to leave’ . Donald Trump ’s vow to carry out the largest deportation campaign in American ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
House Republican eyes Medicare, Social Security for DOGE cuts
Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) is floating Medicare and Social Security as potential areas of focus for President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Alford was pressed about ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Lego Fortnite Expands With New Social Sim Brick Life
Lego Fortnite is expanding in a big way this week. Not only are we getting a new Lego Pass with piles of new content for the existing Lego Fortnite survival/crafting game, but we're getting an ...GameSpot - Dec. 9 -
Social Security beneficiaries at risk of delays amid GOP funding fight
Social Security beneficiaries could face longer wait times for service next year unless Congress agrees to the White House budget office’s request to increase funding for the Social Security ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump says ‘we're not touching’ Social Security in proposed cuts to government spending
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll make the federal government “more efficient,” but he does not plan to touch federal entitlements like ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Trump’s Social Security pick is a CEO with no government experience. Can he guide a troubled program 67 million Americans rely on?
Experts wonder if Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano’s business background will help — or hurt — Social Security.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing
As Social Security's trust funds run low, one politician is questioning the way the program is financed.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Trump Picks Frank Bisignano to Lead Social Security Administration
Frank Bisignano has spent his career at major Wall Street banks. He has a long history of political giving, mainly to Republicans.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Can you get a HELOC while on Social Security?
Wondering whether you can borrow money from your home equity if you're on Social Security? Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Has there been a change in Senate-presidential vote correlation?
The correlation between Senate and presidential votes has been increasing, with 2024 yielding four mismatches, but the average difference between the Senate vote and presidential vote has been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year's unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
What to know about Social Security's December schedule and COLA increase
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.CBS News - Dec. 3
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