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20 million Americans receiving special $90 payments, Trump announces: Who qualifies?The money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which Congress created in 2008 with $2.2 billion.

cleveland.com5d agoWhole story →

Economy medicare rebate payments

More Americans lose SNAP as Congress weighs food stamps’ futureTens of thousands of Americans continue to lose access to food assistance each month, even as Congress debates slowing down major cuts to federal food stamps.

Spokane Spokesman-Review15d agoWhole story →

Food snap cuts debate

Federal authorities allege more than $10M in childcare payment fraud in CaliforniaThe investigation was part of the Trump administration's efforts to address fraud in government programs.

The Mercury News25d agoWhole story →

Economy childcare payment fraud charges

What many SNAP recipients eat could be restricted by new billSNAP recipients would face further food restrictions should this bill come to pass.

MassLive23d agoWhole story →

Food HR 10268 snap restaurant meals program reform

Bill would cut wait times for Social Security disability, Medicare paymentsSSDI payments continue until the person reaches full retirement age when it converts to regular benefits.

MassLive22d agoWhole story →

Justice HR 930 social security reform proposal

Takeaways from the first Iowa Senate debateDonald Trump’s shadow looms over every contest in November’s midterm elections — but on an Iowa debate stage Wednesday night, the president’s name was rarely mentioned.

Cable News Network3d agoWhole story →

Economy Donald Trump Ashley Hinson iowa senate debate

Audit highlights challenges in South Carolina’s disability determination systemA new state audit is raising questions about South Carolina’s ability to address delays in the disability benefits process, highlighting the complicated relationship between state and federal agencies that share responsibility for reviewing disability claims.

Live 5 News WCSC8d agoWhole story →

Justice disability benefits audit

Claiming Age Clarity Act would change Social Security claiming termsPresident Donald Trump may sign a bill into law that would change the way Social Security retirement ages are described.

CNBC9d agoWhole story →

Economy HR 5284 social security reform

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Progressive groups, unions announce wealth tax initiative aimed at 2028 Oregon ballotAiming to make up for lost revenue from federal benefit cuts, a coalition of powerful Oregon advocacy groups announced Thursday that they will launch a signature-gathering campaign for the November 2028 election to approve a wealth tax on some of the state’s richest households while cutting taxes for low-income residents.

Spokane Spokesman-Review18h agoWhole story →

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Maine to get $38M in heat assistance early from federal governmentThe release of heating assistance funds, which comes as Mainers face near-record heating oil prices, is one of the earliest in recent memory.

Portland Press Herald21h agoWhole story →

Economy heap funding release

Federal budget deficit hits $2T as national debt costs surgeFederal budget deficit hit $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, CBO data shows, as national debt interest costs surged and federal spending on Social Security and Medicare rose sharply.

Fox Business22h agoWhole story →

Economy federal budget deficit report

Americans' retirement savings grow as more families participate in plansRetirement accounts grew 11% in median value to $106,000 from 2022 to 2025, according to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances. Enrollment in 401(k) and IRA plans also rose.

Fox Business23h agoWhole story →

Economy retirement savings growth

Maine Hospital Association, others sue the federal government over changes to drug discount programThe program requires drug companies to sell certain outpatient medications at discounted rates.

Portland Press Herald23h agoWhole story →

Economy 340b program lawsuit

Clay Higgins faces tough questions about race at town hallCongressman Clay Higgins responded to questions about past remarks viewed as hostile to Black Americans during a Lafayette town hall. He also discussed Social Security support, inflation causes, and proposals to suspend the federal fuel tax, highlighting efforts to engage with constituents ahead of the upcoming election.

Baton Rouge Advocate1d agoWhole story →

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