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Social Security's New In-Person ID Checks Spark Backlash from Advocates, Retirees

Social Security's new in-person ID verification policy sparks backlash from retirees and advocates over accessibility concerns.

International Business Times

People named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was released

The John F. Kennedy assassination documents released this week disclosed sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers

The Independent UK

Republican senators want Elon Musk and DOGE to stay away from Social Security, according to new report

GOP senators fear welfare is ‘third rail’ issue and DOGE’s tampering with services could inspire backlash from constituents in their states

The Independent UK

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Elon fails at playing the MAGA martyr

Even conservatives can't muster pity for a whining billionaire coming for Granny's Social Security

Salon

2026 Social Security COLA August Projection

In October, the SSA will reveal the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that will apply to Social Security benefits next year. The COLA is an increase designed to help Social Security payments keep up with inflation.

Kiplinger

Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike

The Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients has drawn ire from lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients who are concerned that the government is placing barriers in front of people seeking to access their benefits

The Independent UK

Advocates decry Trump administration effort to deport immigration activist

Jeanette Vizguerra appears to be first high-profile immigration advocate targeted in Donald Trump’s deportation push.

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The SSA Has Rolled Back Some Changes to the Application Process and Extended the Timeline: Here's What You Need to Know

The SSA is transitioning to stronger identity verification procedures for both new benefit claims and direct deposit changes.

Kiplinger

A list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this year

Twenty-six Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year, due to actions taken by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency

The Independent UK

Top California sperm bank suffers embarrassing leak

Someone stole sensitive data from California Cryobank, including names, bank accounts, and more.

TechRadar

Musk echoes rightwing conspiracy theories to defend social security cuts

Doge head makes unfounded claim that Democrats use fraud in programs such as Medicare to boost voting ranks

The Guardian - US

How much money is actually lost to fraud, waste in the US?

Fraud costs $521bn annually while Social Security grapples with worker shortages and rising beneficiary numbers.

Al Jazeera

Social Security Launching Major Update to 'Identity Proofing' Payments to 70 Million Americans

Benefit claimants will no longer be able to verify their identity with the Social Security Administration over the phone

Latin Times

Maximizing Retirement: Seven Sources of Non-Taxable Income in 2025

Leveraging non-taxable income in retirement can help preserve your hard-earned money.

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'Kill the Poor' blasted at Westminster in protest over welfare cuts

LABOUR MPs were reminded of the impact of their assault on social security as a veteran Westminster protester added a new song to his repertoire.

Latin Times

Nebraska Republican Triggers 'Tax The Rich' Chants At Own Town Hall After Expressing Support For Elon Musk

Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood was criticized by attendees of a town hall in Columbus over actions carried out by the Trump administration

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar silent as Labour MSPs speak out against UK disability cuts

PRESSURE is piling on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar as his MSPs call out the UK Government's cuts to PIP and Universal Credit ...

Fortune

Elon Musk says Tesla protestors are 'deranged' and want to kill him for White House work

Elon Musk said protestors targeting Tesla facilities are "deranged" and want to "kill him" for the work he is doing in the White House.

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Trump snookers MAGA with Epstein promise

Using his standard “two weeks” strategy, Trump suckers his conspiracy theorist base to keep the heat off Pam Bondi

The Guardian - UK

Starmer must drop ‘cruel’ Pip proposals or face ‘mother of all rebellions’, Labour MP says – UK politics live

Richard Burgon says PM’s failure to defend new Pip eligibility rules at PMQs shows why ‘cruel’ plans should be dropped

The Independent UK

Major change for millions of new and existing Social Security recipients

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, recipients and applicants will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on benefit cuts: these harmful changes must be fought

Editorial: Reform of a flawed social security system is needed. But reducing payments to disabled claimants will only increase hardship

The Independent UK

Shocking plan would force thousands to file for Social Security claims in person

An estimated 75,000 and 85,000 recipients would be sent to field offices every week

Fortune

Proposed Trump policy could force thousands of citizens applying for social security benefits to verify their identities in person

While the move could potentially protect against fraud, it could also cause long wait times and mass disruption.

The Independent UK

Vet who was escorted out of a town hall after ranting at NC Republican speaks out: ‘I wasn’t going to be silenced’

‘I earned those benefits as well as my fellow veterans —I watched my friends die in war, I bled for my country,’ the veteran said

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