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Social Security’s New In-Person ID Rules Spark Backlash as Office Closures Loom
The Social Security Administration's decision to end phone-based identity verification and require millions of recipients to appear in person is drawing widespread criticism from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and seniors, who warn the abrupt shift could leave vulnerable Americans without access to critical benefits. 
The Social Security Administration's decision to end phone-based identity verification and require millions of recipients to appear in person is drawing widespread criticism from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and seniors, who warn the abrupt shift could leave vulnerable Americans without access to critical benefits. -
World Happiness Report: U.S. Hits Record Low, Young Americans Report Rising Discontent
The United States has dropped to its lowest-ever position in the annual World Happiness Report, ranking 24th globally as younger Americans report growing feelings of isolation, diminished social support, and declining optimism about their futures. 
The United States has dropped to its lowest-ever position in the annual World Happiness Report, ranking 24th globally as younger Americans report growing feelings of isolation, diminished social support, and declining optimism about their futures. -
Social Security Tightens ID Checks, Ends Phone Verifications as Office Closures Loom
The Social Security Administration announced Tuesday it will implement stricter identity verification rules beginning March 31, a move that will require millions of recipients and applicants to verify their identity in person at agency field offices rather than over the phone. The shift, aimed at curbing fraud, coincides with widespread office closures and staffing cuts, prompting concerns that access to critical benefits may become more difficult for vulnerable Americans. 
The Social Security Administration announced Tuesday it will implement stricter identity verification rules beginning March 31, a move that will require millions of recipients and applicants to verify their identity in person at agency field offices rather than over the phone. The shift, aimed at curbing fraud, coincides with widespread office closures and staffing cuts, prompting concerns that access to critical benefits may become more difficult for vulnerable Americans. -
New JFK Assassination Files Released; Historians Cautious on Major Revelations
The U.S. National Archives released more than 63,000 pages of previously classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday, following a directive from former President Donald Trump. The release includes thousands of pages without the redactions that have long fueled conspiracy theories and frustrated historians. 
The U.S. National Archives released more than 63,000 pages of previously classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday, following a directive from former President Donald Trump. The release includes thousands of pages without the redactions that have long fueled conspiracy theories and frustrated historians. -
China Calls VOA ‘Dirty Rag’ as Trump Shuts Down U.S. Broadcasters, Kremlin Declares ‘Holiday’
Beijing and Moscow reacted swiftly and favorably this week after President Donald Trump signed an executive order shuttering Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, and other U.S.-funded broadcasters long tasked with countering authoritarian narratives. Chinese and Russian state media outlets celebrated the decision, framing it as a victory against what they described as decades of hostile propaganda. 
Beijing and Moscow reacted swiftly and favorably this week after President Donald Trump signed an executive order shuttering Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, and other U.S.-funded broadcasters long tasked with countering authoritarian narratives. Chinese and Russian state media outlets celebrated the decision, framing it as a victory against what they described as decades of hostile propaganda. -
Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden
President Donald Trump announced Monday he is terminating Secret Service protection for President Joe Biden's adult children, Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden, effective immediately. Trump criticized the number of agents assigned to the pair and questioned the necessity of the extended coverage. 
President Donald Trump announced Monday he is terminating Secret Service protection for President Joe Biden's adult children, Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden, effective immediately. Trump criticized the number of agents assigned to the pair and questioned the necessity of the extended coverage. -
Luigi Mangione Claims Police Used Snack to Illegally Obtain DNA Sample During McDonald’s Arrest
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a UnitedHealthcare executive in New York City, is seeking to suppress key evidence obtained during his arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald's, arguing police violated his constitutional rights by using deceptive tactics to collect his DNA. 
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a UnitedHealthcare executive in New York City, is seeking to suppress key evidence obtained during his arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald's, arguing police violated his constitutional rights by using deceptive tactics to collect his DNA. -
French Politician Tells Trump’s America to Return Statue of Liberty Over Ukraine Stance
A French politician has stirred international headlines after calling on the United States to return the Statue of Liberty, citing U.S. President Donald Trump's recent foreign policy decisions, particularly his suspension of military aid to Ukraine. 
A French politician has stirred international headlines after calling on the United States to return the Statue of Liberty, citing U.S. President Donald Trump's recent foreign policy decisions, particularly his suspension of military aid to Ukraine. -
Trump Declares Biden’s Pardons ‘Void’ Over Autopen Use, Targets Jan. 6 Committee
Former President Donald Trump on Monday declared that all last-minute pardons issued by President Joe Biden using an autopen are "void, vacant, and of no further force or effect," and vowed to launch investigations into members of the House Jan. 6 select committee who received clemency. 
Former President Donald Trump on Monday declared that all last-minute pardons issued by President Joe Biden using an autopen are "void, vacant, and of no further force or effect," and vowed to launch investigations into members of the House Jan. 6 select committee who received clemency. -
Trump Administration Deports 250 Alleged Gang Members Despite Federal Court Order
The Trump administration deported more than 250 migrants, including alleged members of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang and MS-13, to El Salvador over the weekend, even as a federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an emergency order temporarily blocking the deportations. 
The Trump administration deported more than 250 migrants, including alleged members of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang and MS-13, to El Salvador over the weekend, even as a federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an emergency order temporarily blocking the deportations.
