Inflation sizzled in September — and Social Security benefits will get a boost
Social Security's COLA is the biggest since 2023. Americans will get an extra $75 a month on average.
As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it’s time to raise taxes
The Social Security trust fund is running out, and yet it's not a top campaign issue
The Social Security benefit cliff is here. Washington is struggling to wake up.
Social Security checks for retirees could rise $77 a month in 2027. Critics want to change how future increases are calculated.
Social Security’s looming insolvency sparks alarm in Congress
Social Security funds could run short by 2032, program's Trustees warn
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Monday, June 15, 2026
Epstein paid Palm Beach deputy to get special treatment in jail, ex-aide says
Bill Gates tells lawmakers he was not aware of Epstein's crimes
Bill Gates tells House panel that meeting with Epstein was 'grave error in judgment'
Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release
Bondi shifts responsibility for Epstein files’ release to Todd Blanche, making him Democrats’ next target
Amid allegations of abuse on Epstein's 'Zorro Ranch,' New Mexico opens new probes
A judge unsealed Epstein's purported 2019 suicide note. More documents could follow
Lutnick's testimony in Epstein probe earns harsh criticism from Democrats
Secretary Howard Lutnick is questioned by House lawmakers over his Epstein ties
Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Bill Gates tells lawmakers he was not aware of Epstein's crimes
Bill Gates tells House panel that meeting with Epstein was 'grave error in judgment'
Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release
Bondi shifts responsibility for Epstein files’ release to Todd Blanche, making him Democrats’ next target
Amid allegations of abuse on Epstein's 'Zorro Ranch,' New Mexico opens new probes
A judge unsealed Epstein's purported 2019 suicide note. More documents could follow
Lutnick's testimony in Epstein probe earns harsh criticism from Democrats
Secretary Howard Lutnick is questioned by House lawmakers over his Epstein ties
Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
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Monday, May 11, 2026
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Hegseth calls for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated by Pentagon for second time
Appeals court appears poised to reject Hegseth’s bid to punish Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
Federal judge in D.C. issues new grand jury policy after failed indictments of Democrats
Hegseth revives push to punish Sen. Mark Kelly
Jeanine Pirro's office shelves pursuit of Democrats over social video, sources say
Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon action against Mark Kelly over illegal orders video
Republicans chastise Trump administration for failed indictment of Democrats
Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
Maryland's Democratic governor among those excluded from White House event
Lawmakers React After Trump Administration Fails to Indict Democrats Over ‘Illegal Orders’ Video
Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
White House condemns Democratic lawmakers' video but backs off Trump's posts
A'I'm not going to be intimidated': Rep. Crow responds to Trump's sedition threat
Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, declaring it unconstitutional
Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Hegseth threatens his rank and retirement pay
2 GOP senators caution Hegseth on punishing Kelly
Kelly fires back at Hegseth over demotion threat: ‘I will fight this with everything I’ve got’
Pentagon seeks to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement rank over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders
Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Hegseth threatens his rank and retirement pay
Senate GOP grows uneasy as Pentagon’s Kelly investigation escalates
Pentagon escalates review into Sen. Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
Democratic senators pen letter to Navy secretary condemning Sen. Mark Kelly review
Hegseth calls for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated by Pentagon for second time
Appeals court appears poised to reject Hegseth’s bid to punish Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
Federal judge in D.C. issues new grand jury policy after failed indictments of Democrats
Hegseth revives push to punish Sen. Mark Kelly
Jeanine Pirro's office shelves pursuit of Democrats over social video, sources say
Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon action against Mark Kelly over illegal orders video
Republicans chastise Trump administration for failed indictment of Democrats
Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
Maryland's Democratic governor among those excluded from White House event
Lawmakers React After Trump Administration Fails to Indict Democrats Over ‘Illegal Orders’ Video
Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
White House condemns Democratic lawmakers' video but backs off Trump's posts
A'I'm not going to be intimidated': Rep. Crow responds to Trump's sedition threat
Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, declaring it unconstitutional
Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Hegseth threatens his rank and retirement pay
2 GOP senators caution Hegseth on punishing Kelly
Kelly fires back at Hegseth over demotion threat: ‘I will fight this with everything I’ve got’
Pentagon seeks to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement rank over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders
Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Hegseth threatens his rank and retirement pay
Senate GOP grows uneasy as Pentagon’s Kelly investigation escalates
Pentagon escalates review into Sen. Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
Democratic senators pen letter to Navy secretary condemning Sen. Mark Kelly review
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Monday, May 04, 2026
Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia
A Montana senator declines re-election run, opening door for an independent candidate
Hoping to unseat Collins, Maine Democrats battle it out in an expensive U.S. Senate primary
Emily Gregory's win a stunner, but not an anomaly for Democrats, GOP
North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes primary loss
A Georgia appeals court rules Fulton County can reject GOP election board picks
This local official thinks he may have the road map for Democrats to win big in 2026
Colorado state Republican Party struggling with leadership and organization
‘I am Auntie Maxine’: Waters eyes leadership bid as Capitol Hill gerontocracy fights to hold on
In attacking Graham Platner, Maine Gov. Janet Mills hopes women will energize her U.S. Senate bid
Israel is a key issue in Democratic primaries as support for the U.S. ally drops
Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat
A race for a safe blue seat tests how far left Democrats want new leaders to go
This New Jersey Republican isn’t afraid to push back against Trump. Is that enough?
The record-setting pace of retirements from Congress continues, led by Republicans
A Montana senator declines re-election run, opening door for an independent candidate
Hoping to unseat Collins, Maine Democrats battle it out in an expensive U.S. Senate primary
Emily Gregory's win a stunner, but not an anomaly for Democrats, GOP
North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes primary loss
A Georgia appeals court rules Fulton County can reject GOP election board picks
This local official thinks he may have the road map for Democrats to win big in 2026
Colorado state Republican Party struggling with leadership and organization
‘I am Auntie Maxine’: Waters eyes leadership bid as Capitol Hill gerontocracy fights to hold on
In attacking Graham Platner, Maine Gov. Janet Mills hopes women will energize her U.S. Senate bid
Israel is a key issue in Democratic primaries as support for the U.S. ally drops
Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat
A race for a safe blue seat tests how far left Democrats want new leaders to go
This New Jersey Republican isn’t afraid to push back against Trump. Is that enough?
The record-setting pace of retirements from Congress continues, led by Republicans
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Monday, March 23, 2026
Friday, March 13, 2026
Bucking stigma, more places turn to factory-built for affordable housing
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill targeting large investors and easing regulations
Want a 2.5% mortgage? Buy it.
America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help
Report: Fed fights back against DOJ probe into Fed Chair Powell
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years
Is the YIMBY movement doomed?
Privatizing Fannie Mae is risky. Would it be a win for taxpayers or Trump's donors?
How old is too old for a 30-year mortgage? Here's what to consider
Can Trump make buying a home more affordable?
Privatizing Fannie Mae is risky. Would it be a win for taxpayers or Trump's donors?
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill targeting large investors and easing regulations
Want a 2.5% mortgage? Buy it.
America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help
Report: Fed fights back against DOJ probe into Fed Chair Powell
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years
Is the YIMBY movement doomed?
Privatizing Fannie Mae is risky. Would it be a win for taxpayers or Trump's donors?
How old is too old for a 30-year mortgage? Here's what to consider
Can Trump make buying a home more affordable?
Privatizing Fannie Mae is risky. Would it be a win for taxpayers or Trump's donors?
Monday, February 09, 2026
5 glaring warning signs for Republicans in this year's midterm elections
The Supreme Court lets California use its new, Democratic-friendly congressional map
Saying Minnesota has 'been through a lot,' Klobuchar announces bid for governor
Republicans fear their midterm chances are slipping away over immigration chaos
Klobuchar will run for Minnesota governor after Walz ends bid. Democratic senator is a Trump critic
DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress
New York City's only Republican-held congressional district must be redrawn, judge orders
Judge orders state commission to redraw Staten Island and Brooklyn congressional district
Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya enters Minnesota U.S. Senate race
Gretchen Whitmer says it's not 'paranoia' to fear Trump disrupting elections
Senators from Oregon and 10 other states worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail
Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms
Mary Peltola enters Alaska U.S. Senate race
Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire at the end of term
Walz abandons reelection campaign; Klobuchar weighs possible run for governor
The Supreme Court lets California use its new, Democratic-friendly congressional map
Saying Minnesota has 'been through a lot,' Klobuchar announces bid for governor
Republicans fear their midterm chances are slipping away over immigration chaos
Klobuchar will run for Minnesota governor after Walz ends bid. Democratic senator is a Trump critic
DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress
New York City's only Republican-held congressional district must be redrawn, judge orders
Judge orders state commission to redraw Staten Island and Brooklyn congressional district
Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya enters Minnesota U.S. Senate race
Gretchen Whitmer says it's not 'paranoia' to fear Trump disrupting elections
Senators from Oregon and 10 other states worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail
Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms
Mary Peltola enters Alaska U.S. Senate race
Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire at the end of term
Walz abandons reelection campaign; Klobuchar weighs possible run for governor
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Thursday, August 14, 2025
With midterms more than a year away, a record number of lawmakers are eyeing the exits
Sherrod Brown to run for Senate
Washington state Sen. John Braun to seek congressional seat
Former Gov. Roy Cooper makes U.S. Senate campaign official
Project 2025 author Paul Dans will challenge Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley to run for NC's US Senate seat with Trump backing
The 5 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks
Opinion - Off-year election results show danger signs for Republicans
Retirement Is the New Resistance
Georgia's Brian Kemp becomes latest swing state governor to decline a run for Senate
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially declares run for NYC mayo
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans independent run for New York City mayoral race
JD Vance's half-brother advances in his uphill quest to become Cincinnati's mayor
Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won’t seek reelection as cancer returns
The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party
Sen. Dick Durbin, a top Senate Democrat, says he will not seek reelection
Bernie Sanders says Democrats have 'paid a political price' for not listening to the working class
Dick Durbin is retiring from the Senate
川普百天內翻天覆地 民主黨制衡蒼白
Party vice-chair David Hogg wants to unseat some fellow Democrats by funding primary challengers
‘The middle is disappearing’: Why three dealmaking Senate Democrats are heading for the exits
Sherrod Brown to run for Senate
Washington state Sen. John Braun to seek congressional seat
Former Gov. Roy Cooper makes U.S. Senate campaign official
Project 2025 author Paul Dans will challenge Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley to run for NC's US Senate seat with Trump backing
The 5 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks
Opinion - Off-year election results show danger signs for Republicans
Retirement Is the New Resistance
Georgia's Brian Kemp becomes latest swing state governor to decline a run for Senate
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially declares run for NYC mayo
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans independent run for New York City mayoral race
JD Vance's half-brother advances in his uphill quest to become Cincinnati's mayor
Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won’t seek reelection as cancer returns
The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party
Sen. Dick Durbin, a top Senate Democrat, says he will not seek reelection
Bernie Sanders says Democrats have 'paid a political price' for not listening to the working class
Dick Durbin is retiring from the Senate
川普百天內翻天覆地 民主黨制衡蒼白
Party vice-chair David Hogg wants to unseat some fellow Democrats by funding primary challengers
‘The middle is disappearing’: Why three dealmaking Senate Democrats are heading for the exits
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Monday, June 30, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Friday, May 09, 2025
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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