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New Income Tax Proposal Is Progressive and Unworkable

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the Trump administration wants to eliminate income taxes for those making $150,000 or less—an unprecedented shift with major consequences.

Reason

How do DWP changes to PIP and Universal Credit impact Scotland?

THE UK Government is reportedly set to introduce a sweeping range of social security reforms in a bid to slash £6 billion off the benefits bill ...

The National (Scotland)

Trump’s Latest Pitch: No Taxes If You Earn Less Than $150K?

The Trump administration reportedly wants to eliminate taxes for certain earners.

Kiplinger

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A 25-year old DOGE staffer violated Treasury policies by emailing unencrypted personal data

The 25-year-old DOGE staffer was also "mistakenly" given read-and-write access to Treasury systems during his time at the department.

Fortune

Democrats train fire on Musk as unelected billionaire dips in popularity

Leaders on left bet on Musk’s bravado to pull party out of political weeds as CEO eyes social security and health cuts

The Guardian - US

What Trump Has Done With Social Security So Far

Since President Trump took office, he has proposed or initiated changes to how Social Security functions. Here's a roundup.

Kiplinger

What Trump Has Done With Medicare So Far

As the first anniversary of President Trump's inauguration approaches, he has proposed or initiated several changes impacting Medicare and Medicaid. Here's a roundup.

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10 Tax Topics Every Retiree Should Know About

A little knowledge can go a long way toward saving on your tax bill. Print this out and take it to your tax planner so you can have a productive chat.

Kiplinger

DOGE is flirting with the third rail of American politics — errors could lead to delayed or interrupted benefits, a former top Social Security staffer says

The White House says that it won’t mess with Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits, but the loss of expertise raises concerns.

Fortune

Georgia Antidoxing Bill Could Criminalize Everyday Criticism

The bill is a "law against criticism of any kind," according to a lawyer who testified against it.

Reason

Simpson remembered as a giant of the Senate, literally - Roll Call

The colorful former Wyoming Sen. Alan K. Simpson died Friday at age 93 while recovering from a broken hip he sustained in December.

Roll Call

Trump Campaign Manager Insists Musk Won't Cut Social Security: 'He's Not The President'

Former Trump campaign manager Chris LaCivita denied the claims that Musk's DOGE would cut Social Security as tensions between him and Cabinet members surface.

Latin Times

WATCH: Angry Constituents Hound North Carolina Lawmaker For Direct Responses to Trump Admin's Controversial Orders

Rep. Chuck Edwards faced criticism and disapproval from constituents during a town hall for supporting controversial actions by President Donald Trump.

Latin Times

Cuts and caps to benefits have always harmed people, not helped them into work

Keir Starmer’s government is expected to announce a host of cuts to sickness and disability support in the coming days. The UK’s ageing and increasingly unwell population has led to what has been described as “unsustainable” and “indefensible” spending on benefits.

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The Guardian - US

Musk’s entitlement remarks show Trumpworld can’t keep its story straight

The billionaire foreshadows cuts to Medicare and social security – despite Trump’s campaign pledges

The Independent UK

Hundreds of federal offices could begin closing this summer at DOGE's behest, internal records show

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is listing all the federal real estate leases it is ending, but new records obtained by The Associated Press show when those cancellations are expected to take effect

The Independent UK

Dr. Oz ‘significantly underpaid’ his taxes, Democrats say as they prepare to grill him in confirmation hearing

The TV doctor has been nominated by Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The Independent UK

DOGE staffers at Social Security have access to Americans’ personal data as Elon Musk hunts for dead people

At least seven DOGE employees were granted access to ‘personally identifiable information,’ government lawyers say

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The Independent UK

‘Where’s Elon Musk?’ Democratic Rep angrily calls out missing ‘genius’ at DOGE hearing

A House committee hearing turned explosive when Connecticut Congressman John Larson blasted “genius” Elon Musk for not showing up to a hearing concerning the cuts he was overseeing through the Department of Government Efficiency.

Latin Times

Old Clips of Chuck Schumer Railing Against Shutdowns Go Viral As Top Democrat Campaigns Against GOP Spending Bill

The White House released recent videos of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer arguing against a government shutdown when Joe Biden was in office

The Independent UK

Elon Musk backs off reported plan to cut Social Security phone service after furious pushback

Elon Musk backed off his reported plot to cut off phone service for the public to the Social Security Administration following a hot cascade of criticism from Americans and their lawmakers.

Kiplinger

13 Social Security Field Offices Are Suspending In-Person Services

A departure from closing locations, 13 local Social Security offices will temporarily stop all in-person service and will only be available by telephone.

The Independent UK

Head of Social Security admits he doesn’t know what ‘DOGE kids’ have been doing with Americans’ data, bombshell audio reveals

Social Security acting commissioner Leland Dudek confirmed that Musk’s DOGE techies have ‘broad access’ to personal data, according to a report

The Independent UK

Trump’s team has now shelved a $1 billion program designed to keep housing affordable

Halt to program that helps preserve affordable housing comes amid widespread cuts by Elon Musk’s DOGE department

Latin Times

Musk Escalates Offensive Against Social Security, Claims There Are 20 Million People 'Who Are Definitely Dead Marked As Alive'

Elon Musk told reporters Monday that federal benefit programs are riddled with fraud, suggesting that around a $700 billion cut may be necessary.

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