5 Social Security changes retirees and workers should know in 2025 – USA TODAY
The start of a new year is a time of change. By now, many people may be changing jobs, health insurance, and implementing New Year's resolutions they made to improve their lives. In this context, we must also become familiar with changes that the government makes to tax, retirement, and social security laws. For retirees […]
Trump transition memo urges nominees not to post on social media
President-elect Trump's aides are reportedly warning Cabinet nominees to avoid posting on social media ahead of Senate hearings, as the Trump campaign seeks to avoid unnecessary controversy. incoming White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles wrote in a memo that was first reported. new york postall Trump nominees should avoid publicly posting on social media […]
Social Security: When are benefits being sent out in 2025?
(news nation) — As the new year begins, social security The 2025 payment schedule is essential for beneficiaries to plan their finances. Here's a look at when you can get your benefits next year. When will my social security payments be paid? social security Benefits will be paid on Wednesdaythe specific payment date depends on […]
Legislation would end cuts to certain retirees' social security – News 3 WTKR Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act, repealing two provisions of the law that caused some government retirees to face reductions in their Social Security benefits. One is called a government pension offset and the other is called a windfall elimination clause. “This is a huge victory,” said Chuck Brewer, a former […]
Trump Team Orders Cabinet Nominees to Cease Social Media Posts Ahead of Confirmation Hearings
President-elect Donald Trump's team is reportedly ordering Cabinet nominees to cease all social media posting ahead of their confirmation hearings. of new york post beginning reported The directive notes that Susie Wiles, President Trump's former campaign manager and incoming chief of staff, issued the directive on Sunday. In his memo, he also noted that none […]
11 teens face felony charges for allegedly using dating apps to lure, beat men as part of viral social media trend
Authorities in Illinois say 11 teens were involved in a social media fad in which they used dating apps to lure men and beat them up. The teens face felony assault charges. This was announced by the Mount Prospect Police Department. statement Over the summer, a group of 11 teenagers allegedly attacked two men. “We […]
The big changes coming to Social Security in 2025 you should know about – NBC Chicago
There are some big changes in store for Social Security recipients in 2025. But the biggest change may still be in store as the nation waits for President Joe Biden to sign a newly passed bill that increases Social Security payments to millions of people. The bipartisan bill would make long-standing cuts in Social Security […]
University of Iowa considers ending Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies Department, social justice major
The University of Iowa may soon overhaul some of its DEI infrastructure, ending its social justice program and closing its department of gender and sexuality to create a department of social and cultural analysis. is proposed. On December 17th, the UI press release The proposed Department of Social and Cultural Analysis would “promote interdisciplinary collaboration, […]
11 Illinois teens charged after using dating apps to lure and beat men as part of a social media trend
More than a dozen Illinois teens have been charged with felonies for allegedly using dating apps to lure two adult men and assault them over the summer, police said. It was reportedly part of a media trend. The Mount Prospect Police Department said some of the 11 teens involved, all 16 and 17-year-olds, were inspired […]
Florida bans children under 14 from social media
Erika Donalds, faculty at The Leadership Institute, explains possible issues with enforcing the new Florida law that seeks to … source