Donald Trump declares US-Mexico border closed, sparking trade and diplomatic concerns
Trump announced on Truth Social that the US-Mexico border is closed, reinforcing his crackdown on illegal immigration. The ...
Social Security 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Seniors Could Get a Bigger Boost Than Originally Expected
In a perfect world, the COLAs and inflation would increase in lockstep so that your Social Security checks' buying power ...
Social Security Announces Changes After Trump Executive Order
When Trump took office, he signed an executive order mandating an end to government-funded DEI efforts and directing that DEI ...
This was the average Social Security benefit in 2010 — and here’s what it is now. Have those checks lost (or gained) buying power?
Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) adjusts the amount of money that recipients receive in benefits, helping to account for factors such as inflation. Ideally, the adjustments give the ...
Here's How to Tell If You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits
Spousal benefits are a special type of Social Security for married, divorced, or widowed older adults. You could receive ...
Social Security 2026 COLA: What the latest prediction means for you
The latest cost-of-living projection shows that seniors could see a decrease in Social Security benefits. The 2026 COLA is ...
New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him
Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s ...
Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce ...
How a mid-level staffer rose to oversee the Social Security Administration within days
Leland Dudek, a mid-level career employee at the Social Security Administration, posted on LinkedIn that he was placed on administrative leave for cooperating with Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...
Social Security Fairness Act Adds to Pressure on Safety Net
While the law seeks to level the playing field for many federal employees, the sustainability of the Social Security system ...
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Trump Administration Demands Accountability in Social Security Fraud
Title: Social Security Fraud Scandal Calls for Accountability as Trump Administration Moves Forward A startling revelation of fraud within the Social Security Administration (SSA) ...