Social Security COLA 2026: Retirees in 10 states will see the largest increases next year
Trump Administration Seeks Labor Stats Employees Amid Shutdown The Trump administration is addressing data delays caused by the government shutdown by recalling employees from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These employees will work on the Consumer Price Index report, which is crucial for establishing the 2026 cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients. […]
Most states intend to pull National Guard troops from DC this fall
Nearly half of the approximately 2,450 National Guard troops currently in Washington, D.C., are expected to leave this fall, as President Trump continues his crime enforcement efforts. Officials from Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia are coordinating to withdraw a total of 1,131 troops by late October or November, according to a report. […]
Johnson states Trump is finding solutions to ensure troops are paid
Military Pay During Government Shutdown House Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana mentioned on Friday that President Trump is exploring options to ensure that U.S. military personnel can receive their pay without needing Congressional approval, as the government shutdown enters its 10th day. Johnson stated during a press conference, “The executive branch, the president, is also […]
Trump considers additional reductions to green energy initiatives, even in Republican states.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering significant cuts to various green energy initiatives that have already faced funding stoppages. A list shared in Washington this week, reviewed by multiple news outlets, highlights even more multibillion-dollar projects at risk. This follows last week’s announcement of $7.6 billion in cuts and an earlier $3.7 billion reduction this […]
‘He Should Be Grateful I Kept My Arms Crossed’: Gallego States He Had To Hold Back During Conversation With Speaker Johnson
Democratic Senator from Arizona, Ruben Gallego, mentioned on Thursday that he had to hold himself back during a tense encounter with House Speaker Mike Johnson. In a CNN interview on Wednesday, Johnson stood by his decision not to swear in Democratic lawmakers until the government reopens. Gallego shared a video where he criticized Johnson, branding […]
Kamala Harris states that the protections surrounding Trump have not worked.
On Thursday, former Vice President Harris expressed her concerns that the systems designed to keep President Trump in check are failing. While promoting her new book, “107 Days,” Harris engaged in a discussion with journalist Kara Swisher at the Warner Theater, where she addressed a packed audience. “The essential point is that most of the […]
Alleged victim of Mark Sanchez states ‘faith guided my hands’ in self-defense stabbing as new information comes to light.
Perry Toll, the individual involved in the incident with Mark Sanchez, reportedly claimed he acted in self-defense when he stabbed the former quarterback. He mentioned that his “faith guided his hand” during the encounter, as per his account to the police in an alley in Indianapolis. Longtime friend Greg Keisling said that Toll is generally […]
Minnesota AG states that transgender athletes in girls’ sports ‘doesn’t harm anyone’
Minnesota AG Responds to Concerns Over Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison addressed numerous school boards that were advocating for the exclusion of biological males from girls’ sports, stating that the issue “doesn’t hurt anyone.” This response came after a letter from over 40 school board members who supported policy changes […]
Social Security COLA 2026: The 10 states receiving the biggest increases.
Nearly 74 million Americans depend on Social Security benefits, making it crucial to understand how the Social Security Administration (SSA) decides on cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for the upcoming year. This knowledge helps beneficiaries plan and budget effectively. According to the SSA, the COLA is based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage and Office […]
US purchases Argentine pesos and establishes a $20 billion swap agreement, Bessent states.
