NALC joins Capitol Hill discussion on reconciliation measures impacting letter carrier retirement benefits
May 14, 2025 NALC Engages in Capitol Hill Roundtable about Retirement Benefits for Postal Workers Today, Brian L. Renfroe, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), participated in a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill. The focus was on budget proposals that could affect retirement benefits for federal and postal employees. “Our members serve […]
Gingrich Criticizes Media for Overlooking Two Key Points of Trump’s Middle East Speech with Significant Benefits
Gingrich Critiques Media Response to Trump’s Middle East Trip Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich criticized the corporate media for overlooking the economic and national security advantages discussed by President Donald Trump during his recent speech in the Middle East, as aired on “Jesse Watters Primetime.” Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia led to a meeting with […]
California Governor Newsom Announces Limits on Healthcare Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
Governor Newsom Faces Backlash Over Health Benefits Proposal California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent plan to cut illegal foreign health benefits has sparked notable criticism from immigration advocates and some members of his party, while conservatives are not swayed by his attempts to appear more moderate. This move represents a significant shift from the governor’s earlier […]
I cannot back the bill’s genuine cuts to Medicaid benefits.
On Wednesday, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) expressed his opposition to the House spending bill during a CNN segment, citing concerns about “true Medicaid benefits.” Hawley stated, “This should be a fundamental principle: cutting healthcare for low-income workers is simply wrong. That’s the issue at hand with Medicaid. In Missouri, which has expanded Medicaid, over 20% […]
Bernie Sanders dislikes wealthy elites, unless he benefits: ‘Do you expect me to stand in line at United?’
Interview Recap: Bret Baier and Bernie Sanders On May 7, Bret Baier from Fox News sat down with Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to discuss his collaboration with New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. During the chat, Baier referenced a report that revealed Sanders’ campaign committee, Friends of Bernie Sanders, had spent over […]
Uchida from the BoJ: US tariffs on Japan’s prices present both potential benefits and challenges.
Bank of Japan’s Economic Outlook The deputy governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) stated on Tuesday that U.S. tariffs are affecting Japanese prices in both positive and negative ways. Further Insights U.S. tariffs are exerting downward pressure on Japan’s economy. Economic growth in Japan is anticipated to slow to its potential before gradually improving […]
Trump’s DHS Investigating California for Providing Federal Benefits to Undocumented Migrants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Monday that it will investigate California for allegedly providing federal benefits to undocumented immigrants. DHS has issued a Title 8 subpoena to California’s Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), which offers benefits to those ineligible for Social Security. The subpoena seeks records from the Los Angeles County […]
DHS targets California for reportedly giving federal benefits to undocumented immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Monday that it is looking into whether California has purposefully distributed federal benefits to individuals without legal immigration status. The Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Field Office in Los Angeles has issued a Title 8 subpoena to the California Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). As per DHS’s […]
Liz Kendall plans to revamp the DWP’s disability benefits assessment.
Liz Kendall has faced ongoing criticism from campaigners regarding the proposed changes to the disability benefits assessment process. This push for reform occurs amid concerns about imminent government welfare cuts. On Monday, the work and pensions secretary indicated that efforts to eliminate the work ability assessment and reform the individual independent payment (PIP) application process […]
You Might Still Lose Half of Your Benefits: Social Security Lowers Overpayment Withholding Rate, Experts Caution About Consequences
Recent developments from the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding benefit overpayments might offer some relief, but they also have significant drawbacks. As of April 25th, the SSA started withholding up to 50% of monthly Title II benefits—including retirement, disability, and survivor payments—from recipients who have been overpaid. This marks a shift from a previously announced […]