HISTORICAL FACTS: 168 - The Untold Story

Dead People Aren't Bankrupting Us

Plus: Democrat disruptions, Columbia University scrutinized by the feds, and more...

Reason · Mar 5, 2025

They're coming for Social Security

The address was an interminable litany of lies that featured a dull recitation of alleged fraud in Social Security

Salon · Mar 5, 2025

Fact check: Trump's address to Congress - Roll Call

In his address to Congress, President Donald Trump distorted the facts on fraud, immigration, aid to Ukraine, the economy, autism and more.

Roll Call · Mar 5, 2025

‘Resist’ shirts and ‘a little disturbance’: key takeaways from Trump’s Congress speech

The president delivered a falsehood-laden speech, touting successes amid rattled markets and backlash from allies

The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2025

Out-of-date polls to wrong aid amounts: factchecking Trump’s Congress address

The president’s marathon address to a joint session of Congress was littered with false claims he’s been corrected on but continued to repeat

The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2025

The Social Security Fairness Act and Your Taxes: Are You Prepared?

To maximize Social Security Fairness Act benefits, retirees will have to minimize unexpected tax burdens.

Kiplinger · Mar 4, 2025

Is Working 5 More Years Worth It? Here’s What the Math (and Your Health) Says

Retiring now is tempting, but five extra years of work offer major perks. Here is how to weigh the health and financial trade-offs.

Kiplinger · Mar 4, 2025

Former US Social Security Chief Warns of Benefits Disruption and a System Collapse Within the Next 30 to 90 Days

Former Social Security commissioner Martin O'Malley cautioned that the Department of Government Efficiency-led (DOGE) reductions in funding and staffing for the SSA could lead to a system collapse within the next 30 to 90 days.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4, 2025

US Public Pension Recipients To Receive One-Time Social Security Payments Immediately Under New Law

The new payment hikes are being implemented under a new law that eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset rules, which had limited Social Security payments for people receiving pensions for work not covered by Social Security.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4, 2025

Ex-SSA chief: DOGE may disrupt payments

Martin O'Malley warned people to start saving in preparation for disruptions in monthly benefit checks

Salon · Mar 4, 2025