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The Latest: Tensions rise between Trump and Zelenskyy over the Russia-Ukraine war

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections,” lashing out after the Ukrainian president said Trump was being influenced by Russian disinformation as he moves to end the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine on terms that Kyiv says are too favorable to Moscow

The Independent UK

Trump Endorses House Plan Including Cuts to Medicaid After Insisting Medicaid Wouldn't 'Be Touched' the Day Prior

President Donald Trump recently endorsed a budget resolution proposed by House Republicans which, if passed, would indicate major funding cuts towards Medicaid hence compromising access to healthcare for millions of Americans despite promising not to do so in an earlier interview.

Latin Times

Social Security's Insolvency Is Driven by Benefits for the Living, Not Fraud by the Dead

Elon Musk claims to have uncovered massive fraud within Social Security, but those data are already well known and not a major problem.

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Fact Check: Social Security Payments To Centenarians

The Trump administration's claims of widespread improper Social Security payments are debunked, with efforts underway to address less than 1% of benefits b...

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Elon Musk Mulls £3.9K DOGE Dividends for 78M Taxpayers Using Savings From Reduced Federal Spending

Elon Musk will present Azoria CEO's idea to return 20% of savings generated from DOGE's cost-cutting actions on federal agencies to taxpayers via stimulus checks.

International Business Times UK

RFK's mental health plan: Labor camps

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims replacing psychological care with unpaid work on "wellness farms" would be voluntary

Salon

Former Social Security commissioner flames Musk’s 19-year-old DOGE ‘nitwits’

The former commissioner of the Social Security Administration on Tuesday ripped into “co-presidents” Donald Trump and Elon Musk, along with DOGE’s band of “19-year-old nitwits,” and called them the “biggest threat” to the continued existence of the 90-year-old program so critical to millions of Americans.

The Independent UK

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DOGE Reportedly Saved US Taxpayers A Whopping £43.5 Billion In Under A Month

DOGE claims to have saved US taxpayers £43.5 billion ($55 billion) in under a month by cutting government waste, cancelling contracts, and eliminating redundant programmes.

International Business Times UK

Are millions of dead people collecting Social Security? Fact-checking Musk and Trump’s claims

Elon Musk says it’s a “HUGE” problem. Is it?

The Independent UK

Elon Musk's War on Social Security: Will His Takeover Leave Millions Without Benefits?

Social Security Acting Commissioner Michelle King was replaced by Leland Dudek after she clashed with Elon Musk's DOGE over access to sensitive records of Social Security recipients.

International Business Times UK

Social Security Is DOGE's New Target: What You Need to Know

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has set its sights on Social Security. Here is why you shouldn't panic.

Kiplinger

Retirees Get a Raise in Their Social Security Benefits

The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to retired Social Security beneficiaries when their January 2025 payments arrive.

Kiplinger

White House Defends DOGE's Social Security Audit Amid Democratic Criticism

White House defends Social Security audit, highlighting bipartisan support and commitment to eliminating waste and fraud. Public reception remains favorable.

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Acting social security head who denied access to Musk team leaves agency

Michelle King opts to retire after 30 years rather than grant request by ‘department of government efficiency’

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Radio France Internationale

France adopts social security budget ending months-long state finance saga

The Senate has adopted the 2025 health budget, the final chapter in France’s tumultuous months-long budget process that felled the previous government. Francois Bayrou's government can heave a sigh of relief, but the final budget falls short of the belt-tightening initially envisaged.

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Elon Musk, DOGE Target IRS Tax Records: Is Your Personal Data at Risk?

Some wonder whether Elon Musk and other private citizens should have access to confidential taxpayer information.

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Judge To Rule On Musk's Government Waste Initiative

Judge to rule on restraining order against Elon Musk's government streamlining efforts amid controversy and differing perspectives.

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Social Security Acting Commissioner Resigns Amid Government Records Access Concerns

Acting Social Security Administration commissioner resigns amid concerns over DOGE's access to sensitive records and uncertainty about Social Security's fu...

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International Business Times UK

'Vampires on Benefits': Elon Musk Claims Millions on US Social Security Are Over 100

Elon Musk shared data that over 20 million people over the age of 100, including many who are dead or never existed, could be receiving Social Security payments.

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About Michelle King: Top Social Security Official Leaves After Clash With DOGE

Michelle King resigns as Social Security chief after clashing with Elon Musk's DOGE over access to sensitive government data, sparking privacy concerns.

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Social Security Commissioner Steps Down Amid Privacy Concerns

Acting Commissioner resigns over privacy concerns at SSA, sparking debate on data security and future of Social Security.

The Independent UK

Now Social Security acting commissioner exits agency after clash with Elon Musk

‘They will break it, and they will break it fast,’ a former Biden Social Security commissioner warned of the program

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Elon Musk Raises Concerns Over Social Security Database Anomalies

Elon Musk exposes discrepancies in Social Security database, highlighting potential fraud and inefficiencies in the system.

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Presidents and Social Security: How Presidents Have Impacted America's First Social Insurance Policy

Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to Trump has impacted Social Security.

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11 IRS Audit Red Flags for Retirees in 2026

Retirees who think they can escape the IRS audit machine should think again.

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