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Social security admin partially walks back plans for ID verification, cutting phone services

The Social Security Administration said Wednesday it would change the proposed new policy by mentioning the direct requirements for verifying the identity of account holders with disability insurance, Medicare and SSI applications. “We are hearing from our customers, councils, supporters and more, and are updating our policies to provide better customer service to the nation's […]

Senate Armed Services Chair Unveils Investigation into Controversial War Plan Group Chat

Senate Armed Services chair confirms plans to investigate war plan group chat

Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) confirmed on Tuesday that the committee intends to examine Atlantic reports of signal group chats that were mistakenly included in deliberations regarding war planning with senior officials from the Trump administration. “We will investigate this matter to uncover the facts, as this raises significant concerns, and it is […]

Trump ‘Not Looking to Defund Services that Go to States’

After President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to abolish the Department of Education (DOE), Education Secretary Linda McMahon has repeatedly said the president is not trying to “refund the services he goes to the state.” On Friday appearances Breitbart News DailyMcMahon revealed how the state receives funds, even as he works to close […]

Trump Admin Ends Translation Services for Immigration Agency After Declaring English the Official U.S. Language

The Trump administration has directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate language translation services for those seeking information about immigration, employment status, or benefits. The President has to make English the official language of the United States, along with the orders for March 1st. Instructions US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to cancel […]

Ripple Gets Dubai Financial Services Authority Green Light to Offer Regulated Crypto Payments – The Crypto Basic

Ripple has been approved by the regulatory authorities by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to provide crypto payments and services at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Recent press releasewith this approval, Ripple will become the first blockchain-powered payment provider licensed by DFSA, strengthening its presence in the Middle East. Ripple secured regulatory approval […]

California board approves over $2M to provide services to illegal immigrants

The California board voted unanimously to allocate millions of dollars to services aimed at protecting illegal immigrants and refugees in the community. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors in Oakland decided to secure approximately $2.2 million for local communities in response to President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration, […]

Eurostar and French train services halted at Gare du Nord after WW2 bomb found | Paris

Transportation at Paris-Gayre du Nord station was stopped after the World War II bomb, which leads to France's busiest terminal, was found in orbit, officials said. The mis-explosion bomb was discovered overnight in the centre of the truck during maintenance work outside of St. Dennis, the National SNCF Railway Company said. A bomb from World […]