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 […]
Tammy Nobles recognized by Homeland Security in Mother’s Day tribute
The mother of an autistic woman who was tragically raped and murdered by members of the US MS-13 gang has received recognition from the Department of Homeland Security in a poignant Mother’s Day message. A video tribute, shared with the Post, features Tammy Nobles discussing the horrifying loss of her 20-year-old daughter, Kayla Hamilton, who […]
Investigation into how imported jets and aircraft affect national security
The Trump administration is now looking into how imported commercial jets, engines, and other aircraft parts might affect national security. This follows a federal notice released on Friday outlining the investigation. The investigation by the Ministry of Commerce began on May 1st as indicated in the notice. The department is requesting public feedback on several […]
What’s inside your router? Insecure hardware poses a risk to our national security.
The landscape of national security is always shifting. While we often hear about cyberattacks and the vulnerabilities of AI, a significant and overlooked risk comes from the hardware itself. Malicious actors have the potential to tamper with the very equipment that supports US defense and critical infrastructure. Most cybersecurity strategies tend to zero in on […]
Goodbye to Social Security for Retirees and SSDI Next Week: New Payment Dates Confirmed
The Social Security Agency (SSA) has announced that no payments will be distributed between May 5th and May 12th. Those receiving benefits such as retirements, individuals with disabilities, widows, and veterans will have to wait until May 14th for their payments. May is shaping up to be one of the months with the latest payment […]
Is the Social Security increase not happening? Here’s how to handle it.
The Social Security Equality Act, which was signed by former President Joe Biden in January, has increased benefits for many seniors in the United States. However, some individuals may still not see their increases. As of May 2nd, the Social Security Administration reported that 84% of eligible workers are receiving increased benefits, totaling about 2.4 […]
Is the Social Security increase absent? Here’s how to address it
The Social Security Equity Act, which the previous president enacted in January, has led to increased benefits for numerous seniors in the United States. However, some individuals may not have seen these increases yet. As of May 2, the Social Security Agency (SSA) has indicated that around 84% of beneficiaries are receiving boosts in their […]
Vance makes a strong impression at the Munich Security Conference again.
This week, Vice President JD Vance appeared at the Munich Security Conference, an event that brought together an international audience in Washington. Many would have anticipated a hostile reception, given not just the policies of the Trump administration but also Vance’s individual standing. Some of the attendees had been present at a previous meeting in […]
Should this foreign content be banned? Can films truly pose a risk to national security?
Recently, President Trump issued a statement expressing concerns about the rapid decline of the American film industry. He pointed to aggressive tax incentives from other countries as threats to national security and suggested imposing a 100% tariff on films produced abroad. “It’s a message and promotion,” he said, emphasizing a desire to see more films […]
Ending unfair penalties – Removal of WEP and GPO brings back full benefits for millions of retirees – They will receive boosts of up to $1,100 in their checks due to new Social Security law.
In January 2025, countless public sector retirees in the U.S. received more than just a new calendar year. They now have a corrected approach to long-standing cuts in Social Security benefits. Thanks to the recently enacted Social Security Equality Act, two major controversial rules—the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—have been […]