The report released by the IG confirms that call wait times, as well as in-person waits for assistance with SSA, were significantly reduced in 2025. The Social Security…
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Social Security Beneficiaries May Receive Tax Breaks Under New Laws
Congress makes adjustments for individuals 65 and over, and for Social Security beneficiaries. Congress enacted two laws this year, President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and the…
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FCC Revokes California’s Independent Eligibility Process for Lifeline Program
State applicants will now use the national verification system due to compliance concerns. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ended California’s ability to use its own eligibility verification…
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Federal Charges Filed in Alleged $90M Employment Tax Scheme
Prosecutors say an Orange County staffing network withheld payroll taxes and used the funds for personal gain. Federal authorities have charged the owner of a Southern California staffing…
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Social Security to Increase Benefits by 2.8 Percent in 2026
The adjustment is intended to help retirees ease the strain caused by inflation. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that benefits will rise by 2.8 percent in 2026…
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Social Security Administration Phases Out Paper Checks
The action aligns with President Trump’s executive order from March that reduces costs. The Social Security Administration phased out paper checks at the end of the 2025 fiscal…
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Treasury Secretary Announces SSA Commissioner as CEO of IRS
Secretary Bessent said Commissioner Bisignano is “a businessman with an exceptional track record of driving growth and efficiency in the private and now public sector.” U.S. Treasury Secretary…
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FTC Issues Alert Regarding “Protect Your Money“ Scams
The agency stated, “No one from the government will ever tell you to buy and deliver gold bars, move your money, or give cash to anyone.“ The Federal…
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Supreme Court Grants DOGE Access to Social Security Data Systems
The majority said there is no evidence that DOGE would mishandle data. The Supreme Court ruled last week that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may be allowed…
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DOJ Sues NC Election Officials for Federal Election Law Violations
The department stated over 200,000 voters lack Social Security and driver’s license numbers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the North Carolina State Board of Elections this week…
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