Loreta James

Loretta James

Loretta James is a dedicated journalist with over three years of experience covering education, community affairs, and politics across the United States. With a passion for amplifying underrepresented voices and a keen eye for policy impacts, Loretta brings insightful reporting that bridges local stories with national relevance. Her work highlights the intersection of classroom challenges, civic engagement, and legislative developments, offering readers clear, human-centered narratives.

Born Between the 1st and 10th? Your May 2025 Social Security Payment Arrives on This Day

There are around 70 million people in the United States who receive their Social Security payments on a monthly basis. These payments are a form of financial assistance that includes benefits for retirement, disability, and survivors. These essential incomes are sent in a single monthly payment to millions of households, however the schedule is subject…

Social Security Cards Being Replaced — New Benefits System to Be Required Soon

Republican Griffin Ends Legal Battle, Concedes North Carolina Supreme Court Race

In the final unresolved fight from the 2024 election that stretched on for months following a flurry of litigation, Republican Jefferson Griffin conceded the North Carolina Supreme Court race to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs on Wednesday. The declaration was made two days after a federal judge ordered the North Carolina State Board of Elections to…

Republican Griffin Ends Legal Battle, Concedes North Carolina Supreme Court Race

Student Loan Repayments Restart — Here’s Who Won’t Face Wage Garnishment

Following a five-year hiatus brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has restarted its efforts to collect debts owed by students who have defaulted on their student loans. Because of the resumption of aggressive collection tactics, which include income garnishment, seizure of tax returns, and withholding of federal benefits like Social Security, millions…

Student Loan Repayments Restart — Here’s Who Won’t Face Wage Garnishment

Social Security Rolls Out New Anti-Fraud Measures for Phone Claims in 2025

The Social Security Administration has released a new notice. For claims submitted over the phone, the Agency has improved its fraud prevention measures. As a result, the Administration will be able to update its services and strengthen and secure the program by utilizing these enhancements. Consequently, it will enhance program integrity, the Administration’s top priority…

Social Security Rolls Out New Anti-Fraud Measures for Phone Claims in 2025

Trump’s Transgender Military Ban Moves Forward After Supreme Court Ruling

President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the military was upheld by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The Trump administration made an urgent motion to the justices to lift a countrywide injunction that was preventing the program while the case was still pending. The three liberal justices dissented, according to the court’s brief…

Trump’s Transgender Military Ban Moves Forward After Supreme Court Ruling