Capitol Hill is taking notice of a developing scandal about a “DOGE-like” email at one of the best universities in the country. Texas Representative Troy Nehls urged Brown University to reevaluate any disciplinary action against Alex Shieh, a sophomore who sent an email asking non-faculty university employees what they did “all day.” The email was…
The state’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is called CalFresh. gives low-income people monthly funds so they can buy food. An electronic card is used to issue the funds, making it possible to access them without actual currency. Over 5 million users were served in November 2024, with an average of…
After initially withholding payments for a Maine child feeding program because of a dispute between the state and Trump over transgender athletes, President Donald Trump’s administration agreed on Friday to stop any attempts to freeze those funds. Attorney General Aaron Frey of Maine responded by saying the state would withdraw its case against the U.S….
The Social Security Administration (SSA) sends out fresh payments at the beginning of each month. For instance, Supplemental Security Income recipients received their first of two May payments on the 1st. Those who have been receiving Social Security since before May 1997, or who receive both Social Security and SSI, then received their benefits on…
In a scathing ruling, a federal court on Friday invalidated President Donald Trump’s executive order that targeted the law firm Perkins Coie, describing the president’s actions as “an unprecedented attack” on the American legal system. A permanent injunction against the enforcement of any portion of Trump’s March order, which centered on the firm’s advocacy of…
Social Security (SSA) provides benefits to millions of people nationwide, and if you are one of those recipients, you are aware that Social Security typically pays out on schedule each month. However, many consumers may not receive their monthly check as of May. Additionally, users neglect to notify changes in their economic situation, not a…
Convenience isn’t exactly what the Department of Motor Vehicles is known for. Most individuals detest the process because of the lengthy lines, masses of paperwork, and hours spent waiting for your number to be called. However, there may now be cause for celebration for Floridians: many, if not all, can now renew their driver’s licenses…
Many taxpayers may be anticipating a refund in the near future as the 2025 tax season draws to a close. But it’s crucial to avoid getting ahead of yourself. The IRS retains the ability to withhold your refund for a number of reasons, in addition to the fact that you are not always automatically eligible…
After embezzling public funds, a railway executive from California constructed an opulent flat inside a historic train station, where he lived while putting in eighty hours a week at work. The San Mateo County District Attorney said Thursday that Joseph Navarro had been found guilty of spending $42,000 to construct his own private residence within…
It could be time to retire your paper Social Security card if you have been using it since the Carter era (don’t be ashamed!). In 2025, the SSA will implement a number of changes that will impact the way that workers, retirees, and pretty much everybody with a Social Security number interacts with the system….
