Social Security Administration announces new measures to deal with overpayments
The Social Security Administration limits clawbacks to 10% of your benefit check instead of 100%. (iStock) The Social Security Administration (SSA) is limiting the cancellation of benefit overpayments to 10% of benefit checks instead of 100%, following criticism for strict repayment plans that have left some beneficiaries in poverty. Social Security Secretary Martin O’Malley stated […]
Biden administration leans into Transgender Day of Visibility celebration despite controversy
The Biden administration reiterated its observance of the Transgender Day of Visibility on Sunday, despite criticism from Republicans about the day falling on Easter Sunday. Multiple members of Biden’s White House, including himself, recognized the holiday through posts on social media. Biden announced on Friday that Sunday would be recognized as Transgender Day of Visibility, […]
Pompeo accuses Biden administration of having ‘soft spot’ for Iran amid Houthi attacks
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused the Biden administration of being “soft” on Iran as Houthi rebels attack commercial ships in the Red Sea. Pompeo, who has criticized President Biden’s foreign policy, said the current administration’s approach to Iran stems from the Obama administration and that it is impossible to negotiate with the Middle […]
The Biden administration is picking winners and losers in Apple’s antitrust case
Do you believe the Biden administration will decide economic winners and losers? That’s what’s at stake with the Justice Department’s new policy. Antitrust lawsuit against Apple. Instead of looking out for taxpayers, the department wants to let multibillion-dollar companies freeload Apple’s business model and damage the devices you use every day. Antitrust law was enforced […]
Social Security Administration issues new rule preventing food assistance from affecting payouts
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Wednesday that it is introducing new rules aimed at removing barriers and increasing monthly payments for people receiving certain government benefits. Starting at the end of September next year, authorities will no longer include food assistance when calculating eligibility for monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. Those eligible for […]
Biden administration changes race, ethnicity options on census and other federal surveys
The White House Office of Management and Budget, now under the Biden administration, announced significant changes to questions related to race and ethnicity in most standard federal surveys and questionnaires, including the U.S. Census. This is the first such change in nearly 30 years. The first major change is that race and ethnicity, which were […]
The Biden Administration Wants Trump to Die in Jail
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), a powerful ally of President Trump, announced Monday that an appeals court will issue a $464 million cash judgment related to a New York civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump. Immediately after granting the reprieve, he criticized the Biden administration. The court said Trump could pay $175 million within […]
Scaramucci jokes Trump administration officials in ‘recovery unit’
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci joked Friday that he and other former Trump administration officials are part of a “Trump recovery unit.” “[L]Just talk about your colleagues and friends, because we’re kind of in this Trump recovery squad together. [former Defense Secretary Mark Esper], [retired Gen. Mark Milley, former chair of the Joint […]
Border Patrol union lashes out at Biden administration after more than 100 migrants break through razor wire
The union representing U.S. Border Patrol agents says the Biden administration is responding to shocking footage showing more than 100 migrants breaking through the southern border wall and breaking through razor wire to enter the country illegally. He accused it of creating “anarchy” on the southern border. “It’s only going to get worse. It’s just […]
16 Republican AGs sue Biden administration over LNG exports pause
A group of 16 Republican attorneys general from around the country sued the Biden administration on Thursday over the suspension of federal permits for new liquid natural gas (LNG) exports. States led by Louisiana and Texas are asking the Department of Energy to rescind the ban announced in January. They argue that the government does […]