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HHS Layoffs Put Programmes For Elderly, Disabled And Low-income Americans At Risk

Thousands of Health and Human Services employees were abruptly laid off under the Trump administration, sparking outrage as essential programmes for seniors, low-income families and the disabled face collapse.

International Business Times UK

‘Are You Better Off Than You Were 71 Days Ago?’ Cory Booker Historic Senate Speech Highlights Tax Debate

A speech protesting Trump’s policies, including tax plans, breaks U.S. Senate records.

Kiplinger

Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outage

The Social Security Administration says it is investigating the root cause of website outages that have affected the “my Social Security” portal where recipients access their benefits

The Independent UK

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DOGE's access to the payroll system of 276,000 federal employees puts government on path to have 'unprecedented power and control' over Americans' information, experts say

The Elon Musk–led advisory’s continued retrieval of sensitive information raises questions about the group’s long-term goals and the legality of achieving them.

Fortune

The “good” disabled trope on reality TV

Showcasing only affluent, independent disabled people fuels misconceptions that disability benefits are unnecessary

Salon

Elon Musk's DOGE is undermining the Social Security Administration's technology and operations, former White House official says

Julie Siegel says DOGE is making it harder for millions of Americans to access their benefits.

Fortune

Democrats in Pennsylvania are angry. John Fetterman’s old rival is listening

Amid Trump’s unprecedented slash-and-burn of the federal government, many Democratic voters feel their party is not doing enough to fight back. John Bowden reports from State College, Pennsylvania on a former congressman looking to meet the moment

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Trump has promised no taxes on tips and Social Security. But you still need to pay them this year

"Plan according to what is known, not what may happen."

Fortune

Musk Defends DOGE's Social Security Reforms, Says 'I Don't Need The Money'

Elon Musk reiterated Sunday that he doesn't need to be paid for the work he was doing as the DOGE chief amid concerns about his work around social security.

International Business Times

Trump's Social Security nominee is a Fortune 500 CEO. Can he fix the agency's customer-service problems?

Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano has the credentials to upgrade Social Security, but faces broad distrust because of DOGE's cuts.

Fortune

Bigger Social Security Checks Are Arriving in April

Payments to eligible retired public sector employees will increase starting in April due to the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA)..

Kiplinger

Elon Musk Claims Democrats Are Using IRS Refund 'Fraud Payments' to 'Attract and Retain Illegal Immigrants in the USA'

Elon Musk has accused the Democratic Party of using fraudulent IRS refund payments as a tool to attract and retain illegal immigrants in the United States.

Latin Times

Return to Your Home Country to Retire: Repatriation Retirement

They came to the U.S. to live and work, but they want to retire in the old country. Here's how to juggle the move back home.

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'It's a gamble': Economist gives verdict on UK Government benefit cuts

The UK Government is unlikely to see a boost in employment rates on the back of making cuts to disability benefits, an economic expert has said.

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Virginia Lawmaker Says He Called Social Security and It Hung Up on Him: 'It's Very Concerning'

Amid rising concerns about how DOGE cuts to Social Security will impact Americans, Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) attempted to place a call himself.

Fortune

Social Security employee warns 'people could be out of benefits for months' as staffers who fix payment glitches exit

“We will have cases that get stuck, and they’re not going to be able to get fixed.”

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Congressional Republicans Tackle Trump's Agenda

Despite slim majorities in both chambers, the GOP is gearing up to overhaul taxes, border security and more.

International Business Times UK

'I Still Can't Retire': 81-Year-Old Waitress in US Struggles To Get By On $910 Social Security

The elderly waitress cannot retire as her £703 monthly Social Security cheques don't cover the bills. A generous woman recently set up a GoFundMe account and plans to surprise the 81-year-old with the donations so that she can finally retire.

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Trump DOJ Proposes Merging Drug, Gun Law Enforcement Agencies; Advocates Decry Restructuring Method

The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed the possibility of combining the DEA and the ATF, but some advocates believe such a move will have huge implications as such a restructuring would also involve cutting agents.

International Business Times UK

First He Bought Twitter—Now Elon Musk's Trying to Control Reddit Too, Here's How

Elon Musk's attempts to shape Reddit's content moderation following his Twitter takeover have sparked controversy and his leadership of DOGE faces backlash.

The Independent UK

DOGE team says government should be like the Apple store in their first steps out of Musk’s shadow

ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Musk tried to present a more professional face to DOGE in a softball interview. But his claims still don’t stand up to scrutiny, Richard Hall writes.

The Guardian - US

Musk defends Doge and cuts on Fox News: ‘Almost no one has gotten fired’

Doge members, including Airbnb co-founder, aired their vision for federal government to be ‘Apple Store-like’

Kiplinger

What Would $1.26M In Savings Do for Your Retirement Lifestyle?

Americans think $1.26 million is the ideal amount to have saved for retirement. What would that kind of money mean for your retirement?

Kiplinger

How to Plan for Retirement When Your Child Has Special Needs

When your child has special needs, your retirement plan should include a plan for when you'll no longer be able to care for them yourself. A five-step guide.

International Business Times

Social Security Administration Reverses Some Identity Verification Plans After Backlash

Under the revised policy, which will take effect on April 14 (instead of the original March 31 date), individuals applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will now be able to complete their applications over the phone, eliminating the need for an in-person visit.

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