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Trump is already walking back on his promises

— Republicans in Congress kick the can down the road to March. But those corrupt Republicans who love the morbidly rich and hate average Americans haven’t given up hope; here’s the operant sentence from the article in today’s Washington Post about the vote: “ proposed a handshake deal with fiscal hawks in his own party to try next year to …

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2 days, 11 hours ago

'What are you going to do?' CNN host presses Dem on how they'll stop Trump's agenda

Raw Story

Rep. Jamie Raskin warned CNN's Jim Sciutto that Republicans could very well slash critical programs like Social Security and Medicare in the next Congress — but Sciutto wanted to know what exactly Democrats plan to do about it. "So let's talk about what comes next, because Republicans in their private meeting, they made a handshake agreement to cut $2.5 trillion …

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2 days, 12 hours ago

Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one of its last acts for the year. The bipartisan bill, which next heads to President Joe Biden, will eliminate longtime reductions to Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people who …

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2 days, 15 hours ago

Republican candidate for the North Carolina Supreme Court suffers legal setbacks in close race

Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. — The trailing Republican in a tight North Carolina Supreme Court race suffered legal setbacks Friday as a federal judge refused to halt any upcoming official declaration that his Democratic rival won their November election. As for the federal court action, Griffin’s attorneys had told Myers the temporary restraining order was needed because the board was poised “in …

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2 days, 19 hours ago

'They're coming for your Social Security': Alarms raised by new GOP funding plan

Raw Story

Alarms are being raised about new details of Republicans' new plan to keep the government open that experts say will inevitably involve cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Journalists and political insiders who know how congressional budget math works quickly reached the same conclusion: The $2.5 trillion in cuts will be impossible to achieve unless the GOP takes an ax …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Explained: Closures, social security checks, furloughs – What a Government shutdown might mean

India Today

Congress has until midnight Friday to come up with a way to fund the government or federal agencies will shut down, meaning hundreds of thousands of federal employees could be sent home — or stay on the job without pay — just ahead of the holidays. Here’s what to know about a possible government shutdown, what agencies would be affected …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits

LA Times

Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in the coming days. The bill would repeal two provisions that limit Social Security benefits for certain recipients based on retirement payments they get from other sources — most often, but not exclusively, a public retirement program of a state …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

Letters to the Editor: Righting a Social Security wrong — but for how long?

LA Times

If the Senate passes a new law and President Biden signs it, some people doing without Social Security benefits would receive them. To the editor: If the U.S. Senate votes to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, it will be righting an egregious wrong inflicted on millions of hard-working people for way too long. We all know that the Social …

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4 days, 23 hours ago

'There will be some cuts': Republican reveals Social Security is in DOGE's crosshairs

Raw Story

A House Republican said Tuesday that he believes there "will be some cuts" to Social Security and Medicare as he entered a conference room at the U.S. Capitol for the first meeting of the DOGE Caucus, a new congressional group formed to support an advisory commission led by billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Outside the conference room, Social Security …

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5 days, 16 hours ago

'You guys suck': Irate MTG snatches Trump's Social Security promise and throws it on floor

Raw Story

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene literally threw President-elect Donald Trump's promise not to cut Social Security on the floor as she met with the House DOGE Caucus for the first time on Tuesday. As Greene was heading into a meeting with the caucus that will give recommendations to Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, she was confronted by advocate Alex Lawson, executive …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people

LA Times

The Social Security Fairness Act needs support from at least 60 senators to pass Congress. The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people, setting up potential passage in the final days of the lame-duck Congress. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday he would begin the process for …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Here's what happens when the world's richest man buys the presidency

Raw Story

In 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt created Social Security, an insurance contract between Americans and the federal government that pays out on certain life events. Trump’s GOP will be making “hard” choices, meaning they will be cutting benefits, in order to fund tax cuts for wealthy donors. Musk and Ramaswamy went to Capitol Hill last week to talk up their plans …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Microsoft’s AI Recall Tool Is Still Sucking Up Credit Card and Social Security Numbers

Wired

On Monday, police arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione and charged him in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Authorities say they found Mangione carrying fake IDs and a 3D-printed “ghost gun,” the model of which is known as the FMDA, or “Free Men Don’t Ask.” Meanwhile, a flood of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey and neighboring states caused so …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Social Security COLA increase for 2025: What to expect

India Today

The year 2025 will bring good news for Social Security beneficiaries. Over 72.5 million Americans will experience a 2.5% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplementary Security Income payments. “Social Security benefits and SSI payments will increase in 2025, helping tens of millions of people keep up with expenses even as inflation has started to cool,” Martin O'Malley, Commissioner …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people, setting up potential passage in the final days of the lame-duck Congress. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Thursday he would begin the process for a final vote on the bill, known as the Social Security Fairness …

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1 week, 4 days ago

7 Legal Documents LGBTQ+ Folks Should Consider Updating Before Trump Takes Office

Huff Post

Illustration: HuffPost Family law attorneys and legal experts weigh in on what they recommend updating first, if you haven't already. as we sort of wait to see what unfolds in the next administration.” Federal IDs Like Passports And Social Security Cards At an August campaign event, Trump said that on day one of his administration he would “sign an executive …

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1 week, 4 days ago

You can withdraw PF from an ATM starting 2025, announces labour ministry

Hindustan Times

Starting next year, 2025, EPFO subscribers will be able to withdraw their Provident Fund through ATMs, Labour Ministry Secretary Sumita Dawra announced on Wednesday. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation currently has over 70 million active contributors. Efforts to extend social security benefits to gig workers are in advanced stages, with a scheme being finalised to include benefits like medical coverage, …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Boxer Floyd Mayweather denies being attacked in London’s upmarket jewellery quarter

The Independent

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Withdraw your PF directly from ATMs starting next year: Labour secretary

Live Mint

By Shailesh Yadav New Delhi, December 11 : The Labour Ministry is upgrading its IT systems to provide enhanced services to the country's massive workforce. Starting next year, EPFO subscribers will be able to withdraw their provident funds directly from ATMs, according to Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra. A claimant, beneficiary, or insured person will be able to access their claims …

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Provident fund big update: You can withdraw PF directly from ATMs starting next year

India TV News

Here's a big update for provident fund subscribers. Starting next year, EPFO subscribers will be able to withdraw their provident funds directly from ATMs. A claimant, beneficiary, or insured person will be able to access their claims conveniently through ATMs, with minimal human intervention," the Labour Secretary said. Regarding plans to extend social security benefits to gig workers, Dawra said …

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1 week, 6 days ago

I Want to Cut My Mother-in-Law Out of Our Lives Because of Her Very Offensive Lifestyle

Slate

Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Dear Pay Dirt, My mother-in-law spent my husband’s inheritance when my father-in-law died. You typically won’t get Social Security disability income and regular Social Security, and she won’t get her Social Security and her late husband’s. Dear Pay Dirt, * Your letter signoff Your pronouns Your email Submit Dear Pay Dirt, I think …

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Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise prices, won't rule out revenge prosecutions

India Today

WASHINGTON : Donald Trump said he can't guarantee that his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won't raise prices for American consumers and he suggested once more that some political rivals and federal officials who pursued legal cases against him should be imprisoned. Trump often mixed declarative statements with caveats, at one point cautioning “things do change.” Trump …

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Donald Trump says 'can't guarantee tariffs won't impact US prices', keeps door open for revenge prosecutions

Hindustan Times

President-elect Donald Trump said he can't guarantee that his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won't raise prices for American consumers and he suggested once more that some political rivals and federal officials who pursued legal cases against him should be imprisoned. Trump often mixed declarative statements with caveats, at one point cautioning “Things do change.” A look …

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Trump says he can’t guarantee tariffs won’t raise US prices and won’t rule out revenge prosecutions

Live Mint

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump said he can't guarantee that his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won't raise prices for American consumers and he suggested once more that some political rivals and federal officials who pursued legal cases against him should be imprisoned. Trump often mixed declarative statements with caveats, at one point cautioning “things do change.” A …

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Trump is already walking back on his promises

'What are you going to do?' CNN host presses Dem on how they'll stop Trump's agenda

Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

Republican candidate for the North Carolina Supreme Court suffers legal setbacks in close race

'They're coming for your Social Security': Alarms raised by new GOP funding plan

Explained: Closures, social security checks, furloughs – What a Government shutdown might mean

Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits

Letters to the Editor: Righting a Social Security wrong — but for how long?

'There will be some cuts': Republican reveals Social Security is in DOGE's crosshairs

'You guys suck': Irate MTG snatches Trump's Social Security promise and throws it on floor

Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people

Here's what happens when the world's richest man buys the presidency

Microsoft’s AI Recall Tool Is Still Sucking Up Credit Card and Social Security Numbers

Social Security COLA increase for 2025: What to expect

Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people

7 Legal Documents LGBTQ+ Folks Should Consider Updating Before Trump Takes Office

You can withdraw PF from an ATM starting 2025, announces labour ministry

Boxer Floyd Mayweather denies being attacked in London’s upmarket jewellery quarter

Withdraw your PF directly from ATMs starting next year: Labour secretary

Provident fund big update: You can withdraw PF directly from ATMs starting next year

I Want to Cut My Mother-in-Law Out of Our Lives Because of Her Very Offensive Lifestyle

Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise prices, won't rule out revenge prosecutions

Donald Trump says 'can't guarantee tariffs won't impact US prices', keeps door open for revenge prosecutions

Trump says he can’t guarantee tariffs won’t raise US prices and won’t rule out revenge prosecutions