Social Security will stop using paper checks as Trump advocates for payment reform
The Trump administration is gradually modernizing the federal payment system, starting with the Social Security program. In a mid-July announcement, the Social Security Administration (SSA) revealed it will stop issuing paper checks starting September 30th. According to a blog post from the agency, electronic fund transfers (EFTs) will deliver payments to beneficiaries more quickly than […]
Social Security plans to eliminate paper checks: important information to understand
Changes to Social Security Payment System Frank Vignano, the director of the Social Security Administration (SSA), recently discussed the impending changes to the Social Security Fund, noting that it’s expected to run out of resources sooner than anticipated. The efforts initiated during the Trump administration to modernize the federal payment system will significantly impact Social […]
Educator accused in Devil’s Den double homicide cleared previous background checks
Teacher Charged in Double Murder Found to Have Passed Background Checks The individual facing serious charges for a double homicide at Devilsden State Park in Arkansas has a history of passing background checks in multiple school districts nationwide. Andrew James McGan, 28, is being charged with two counts of murder linked to the deaths of […]
Social Security announces the end of paper checks. Here’s what you should be aware of.
Changes to Social Security Payment Methods The Trump administration will soon halt sending out paper checks to Social Security beneficiaries as part of a campaign to update federal benefits payment systems. This impacts roughly 500,000 recipients, which is about 0.8% of all beneficiaries. These individuals will need to select a different payment method. There are […]
Social Security announces it will stop mailing paper checks. Here’s what you should understand.
The Trump administration is set to stop issuing paper checks for Social Security recipients as part of a plan to modernize how federal benefit payments are made. This change will affect over half a million beneficiaries, about 0.8% of the total, who will need to select an alternative method to receive their funds. But, of […]
Coast Guard checks tugboat captain for alcohol following fatal crash
The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that the captain of the tugboat involved in a tragic collision on Monday, which resulted in the deaths of two young girls at a voyage camp, underwent an alcohol test as part of their investigation. One of the victims has been identified as seven-year-old Milayan Kerevich, who is the […]
Social Security announces important choice for those who get paper checks.
New Developments for Social Security Recipients Good news has arrived for Americans receiving Social Security benefits who prefer not to use e-banking. Recently, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer enforce an order aimed at discontinuing paper checks for benefit payments. Back on July 14th, the SSA had […]
Trump Mentions He’s Considering Sending Rebate Checks to Americans Funded by Tariffs
Trump Considers Tariff Revenue for American Rebates On Friday, President Donald Trump mentioned the possibility of using funds from tariffs to issue rebate checks to Americans. This comes after the U.S. government recorded a $27 billion budget surplus in June, partly due to high tariff revenues. When asked by reporters at the White House about […]
Federal appeals court declares California’s ammunition background checks unconstitutional
California Ammunition Background Check Law Ruled Unconstitutional A federal appeals court announced on Thursday that California’s requirement for ammunition buyers to undergo background checks is unconstitutional, infringing on Second Amendment rights. This ruling came from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which voted 2-1 to maintain a lower court’s permanent injunction against the state’s […]
Federal appeals court rules on California ammunition background checks case
Split Ruling on California’s Ammo Background Check Law A divided federal appeals court ruled on Thursday regarding California’s law that mandates background checks for firearm owners purchasing ammunition. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Pasadena, California, upheld a lower court’s permanent injunction against the law with a 2-1 vote. Circuit Judge Sandra […]