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BlackRock’s CEO Is Backing a $1.5 Trillion Social Security Fund That Needs 75 Years to Work. CBO Projects the Trust Fund Runs Short In 2032.

No bill has been introduced. The CBO and the Trustees also differ by a year on when the combined funds run short and measure the cut differently.

Barchart · Sep 27

This week: Senate still at work on college sports bill

The Senate returns Tuesday, and with the House already on recess until after the midterms, the big question might be: How long will senators stay in town? The Senate is also scheduled to be in session next week before departing for election season, unless GOP leaders decide to cut it…

Roll Call · Sep 21

Pentagon official’s ‘contemptuous’ briefing sparks bipartisan ire

Senators from both parties emerged from a classified briefing with the Pentagon’s policy chief on Thursday morning expressing outrage at what they described as the official’s stonewalling. The stated purpose of the briefing by Elbridge Colby, the undersecretary of Defense for policy, was to update the Senate Armed Services Committee…

Roll Call · Sep 17

Trump Threatens To Bomb Oman: Why the Strait of Hormuz Could Send Fuel Prices Higher

Trump threatened to bomb Oman over the Strait of Hormuz as the key oil route stays gridlocked, a standoff that could push US fuel prices and inflation higher.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

New CDC director is urged to address ‘zombie programs’ that were halted by Trump’s DOGE cuts

The Trump administration sent layoff notices to thousands of employees at the CDC and other federal health agencies in April 2025

The Independent UK · Aug 18

A Bipartisan Bill Would Add Reporting Rules to the Drug Discount Program That Funds Safety Net Care

Six senators introduced the SUSTAIN 340B Act, adding annual reporting rules and a data clearinghouse to the drug discount program.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

'They Are Murder Victims': Classified Documents Reportedly Reveal Trump Pentagon Killed Civilians at Sea

Senator Tim Kaine questions the legality of US military strikes on alleged drug boats, citing potential innocent casualties and ineffective drug flow disruption.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

US Killed 221 in Drug Boat Strikes Despite Officials Not Always Knowing Who Was On Board

The US military's Operation Southern Spear, targeting drug-smuggling boats, faces criticism for potentially killing innocent individuals, with calls for its cessation due to questionable legal justifications and effectiveness.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

CDC, public health preparedness nominees advance in Senate

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump’s nominees to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to serve as a key assistant secretary, two leadership roles that the administration has struggled to fill. The committee voted 12-11 along party lines to…

Roll Call · Jul 30

Democrats demand answers over treatment of wounded US troops after Iran strike

Lawmakers question delays in medical care, casualty figures and Pentagon’s handling of drone attack in Kuwait

The Guardian - US · Jul 30