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Elon Musk left the fate of your Social Security payments in the hands of a 21-year-old DOGE tech bro

The former Palantir intern has acknowledged that Musk’s claims about rampant fraud at the agency were false

The Independent UK

What Happens to Your Social Security Check When You’re Incarcerated?

Social Security benefits are considered a lifeline for millions of Americans, especially seniors and people with disabilities. But what happens when someone receiving Social Security ends up behind bars? Whether due to a mistake, poor decisions, or simply being at the wrong place at the wrong time, incarceration can cause…

Clever Dude

Social Security Slashed? Here’s Why Your Check Might Be Smaller This Month

If you opened your bank account this month and noticed your Social Security check is smaller than usual, you’re not alone. Many retirees and beneficiaries across the country are seeing reduced payments, and it’s causing real concern. Social Security is a lifeline for millions, so any dip in your monthly…

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10 Things You’ll Need for a Social Security Card Replacement (And 3 You Definitely Don’t)

Losing your Social Security card is one of those stressful adult tasks no one really prepares you for. Maybe it got misplaced during a move,...

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12 Agencies You Must Contact After Your Spouse Passes—Before It Costs You

Did you know that you have to notify agencies when your spouse passes away? Among the list of a thousand things to do, you have to reach out to various institutions to inform them of their death. Failing to do so can result in lost benefits, identity theft, or potentially…

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11 Little-Known Reasons Your Social Security Is Less Than It Should Be

If you’re like most Americans, you’ve spent decades working, contributing to Social Security with every paycheck, and trusting that one day those contributions would come...

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Why Your Social Security Payment Might Be Lower This Month

If you’ve noticed a decrease in your Social Security payment this month, you’re not alone. Several factors can lead to a reduced check, some of...

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2.5M People Already Received US Social Security Benefit Hikes Under New Law; 200,000 Cases Pending

The Social Security administration updated that 91% of the eligible millions of Americans have received retroactive payments and/or monthly benefit hikes under the new Social Security Fairness Act.

International Business Times UK

Dozens of bodies found in area of Libya's capital controlled by armed militia, UN says

The UN human rights office said it was concerned about human rights violations and "potential evidence of extrajudicial killings" in Tripoli.

Euronews

Dozens of bodies found in militia-run sites in Libya’s Tripoli; UN alarmed

United Nations rights chief urges accountability after more than 70 bodies found in Tripoli militia strongholds.

Al Jazeera

UN says dozens of bodies discovered in a section of Libyan capital run by armed militia

The United Nations human rights office has expressed concerns about the discovery of dozens of bodies in an area of Libya’s capital controlled by an armed militia

The Independent UK

Millions of legal immigrants’ lives upended after social security freeze

Program halted suddenly, leaving legal immigrants unable to work due to lack of US social security number

The Guardian - US

US Retirees are Claiming Social Security in Record Numbers Amid Threats to Benefits Continuity

US retirees are claiming social security cheques much earlier than planned and settling for lower monthly incomes amid threats to the program and access to benefits.

International Business Times UK

‘No clue’: Trump’s new Social Security commissioner knows zilch about job, forced to Google what it is

Hope you don't rely on Social Security!

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The Independent UK

‘I’m one of the great Googlers on the East Coast’: New head of Social Security had to look up his job when offered

‘I’m, like, what the heck's the commissioner of Social Security?’ said the new commissioner of Social Security. He had to turn to Goggle to find out, said Frank Bisignano

The Guardian - US

‘I have to worry each month’: social security cuts incite fears of payment disruptions

Agency has been significant target of Doge while nearly 69 million Americans receive benefits

Kiplinger

Is Your Social Security Earnings Record Wrong? Here's How to Fix It

Your Social Security benefits are based on your Social Security earnings record. It's important to review your records to avoid having your benefits reduced.

Kiplinger

Social Security Pop Quiz: Are You Among the 89% of Americans Who'd Fail?

Shockingly few people have any clue what their Social Security benefits could be. This financial adviser notes it's essential to understand that info and when it might be best to access your benefits.

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DOGE said 40% of the Social Security Agency’s calls were 'fraudulent.' Data suggests it was actually less than 1%

Elon Musk and his engineers claim 'insane' amounts of fraud in Social Security, but the real figures don’t back it up.

The Independent UK

A warlord and 6 other people killed as militia infighting rocks Libya's capital, officials say

Libyan officials say clashes between heavily armed militias rocked the Libyan capital, with gunfire and explosions heard across the city following the killing of a powerful warlord

The Guardian - UK

Six killed in Tripoli clashes after killing of militia leader

Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, known as Gheniwa, had recently been involved in disputes with rival armed groups

The Independent UK

15 House Republicans – a group large enough to turn the tide in any vote – warn Trump about Social Security cuts

GOP collective issues open letter to new commissioner calling for end to cutbacks that might ‘further deteriorate customer service’ and impact constituents

International Business Times

Wall Street Veteran Bisignano Confirmed As SSA Head Amid Democratic Backlash Over DOGE Ties

Despite pledging to protect personally identifiable information amid concerns over DOGE's involvement in SSA, Bisignano has also described himself as "fundamentally a DOGE person."

Kiplinger

How the Social Security Administration Is Coping with Rapid Change

There has been a fair amount of change at the SSA since Trump took office. Here's a look at what's new this year and how it will impact the agency going forward.

Kiplinger

Social Security Sees 'Dramatic Increase' in New Filers: Should You Claim Early?

With concerns about funding shortfalls and DOGE disruption, more Americans than usual are filing to collect Social Security benefits, and at younger ages.

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