Social Security acting commissioner resigns and the cost of rebuilding for L.A. homeowners: Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: Top Social Security official steps down after clashing with Elon Musk’s DOGE. And what we know about the Delta jet that landed upside down.
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Social Security Administration acting commissioner steps down
The Social Security Administration's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency.CBS News - 2d -
Acting Social Security commissioner clarifies claims about people older than 100 getting benefits
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner clarified claims promoted by Elon Musk and President Trump about centenarians receiving monthly payouts. "I also want to acknowledge recent ...The Hill - 21h -
DOGE Push for Social Security Data Prompts Acting Head to Quit
Michelle King, a 30-year veteran of the Social Security Administration, resigned under pressure over the weekend after resisting DOGE efforts to access sensitive information.Inc. - 2d -
Plane Crashes in Toronto and Social Security Head Resigns: Listen to ‘The Headlines’
Plus, meat raffles: like bingo, but with beef.The New York Times - 2d -
Why benefit increases prompted by the Social Security Fairness Act may be difficult to implement
A new law will provide Social Security benefit increases for more than 3.2 million individuals. Yet it may take more than a year before some see the money.CNBC - 6d -
They fought for the Social Security Fairness Act. Now they're waiting to see benefit increases
A new law put into effect in January will provide higher Social Security benefits to more than 3.2 million individuals who also have pension income.CNBC - 4d -
Severe flooding in Kentucky and 'SNL50' top moments: Morning Rundown
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For some L.A. wildfire survivors, rebuilding won't be an option
Many Los Angeles residents who lost their homes in last month's wildfires fear their insurance payouts won't be enough to cover the costs of rebuilding.NBC News - 3d -
As L.A. rebuilds after wildfires, same risks threaten new disasters
State and city leaders are pushing to quickly rebuild more than 15,000 structures that burned down in the Los Angeles wildfires, but some experts are questioning whether rebuilding in areas with an ...CBS News - 1d
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