Head of Social Security challenged by lawmakers over long lines, wait times
Democrats called SSA's customer service stats misleading as its chief actuary warned Congress is nearly out of time to prevent a 22% benefit cut in 2032.
Jennifer Shutt
Articles by Jennifer Shutt
Projected Social Security benefits cliff creeps up to 2032
A new SSA report shows the trust fund depletes a few months sooner than last year's estimate, which would cut benefits to 78% for 68 million recipients unless Congress acts.
Republicans in Congress clear final hurdle for $70B boost in immigration enforcement
Democrats opposed the bill as a blank check to ICE without oversight, citing two citizen killings by immigration agents in January.
Republicans push $70B for immigration enforcement through US Senate, with no limits on ICE
Democrats sought to add guardrails on ICE agents, including body cameras, but Republicans used budget rules to bypass negotiation and added $350 million more to the bill.
Trump administration dumps $1.77B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The reversal clears the way for a $70B immigration bill, but Senate Republicans remain divided on whether to proceed this week.
Democrats in US Senate want ‘true costs’ of Iran war estimated by official scorekeeper
Pentagon estimated the war cost $29 billion, but independent analysts put it much higher, prompting 19 Democrats to demand a full CBO accounting.
Risk low of hantavirus spread, CDC officials say
Cruise passengers are quarantined at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for 42 days after hantavirus infections were confirmed aboard the MV Hondius.
Trump’s FDA commissioner exits after pressure from anti-abortion groups
Makary faced months of pressure from anti-abortion groups and GOP lawmakers over his stance on medication abortion access before his departure.
Healthcare costs top of mind for voters as midterms approach, survey finds
WASHINGTON — Voters, including those within the Make America Healthy Again movement, say the rising cost of healthcare is a significant concern that will have an impact on whom they…
US Senate GOP adopts budget blueprint laying path for billions for ICE, Border Patrol
Senate Republicans voted 50-48 to approve a budget resolution that would unlock $70 billion to $140 billion in additional immigration enforcement funding, avoiding the need for Democratic support.
‘Shirtless in a hot tub with Kid Rock’: Democrats in Congress question RFK Jr. priorities
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a House committee Thursday he opposes cuts to WIC and SNAP but says the nation's $39 trillion debt leaves little choice, as lawmakers pressed him on vaccines, measles deaths, and Black maternal health funding.
Trump’s budget director defends ‘out of whack’ defense spending boost to skeptical Dems
Budget Director Russ Vought told House lawmakers the administration's request for a massive defense spending increase paired with deep cuts to domestic programs represents the right path forward — as Democrats pushed back sharply.
