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Okay, straight up: there’s no big new federal stimulus check coming your way in May 2025. The government isn’t sending out another $1,000 payment nationwide like they did a few years back. But here’s the good news—some states have their…

So here’s the scoop. Earlier this year, Social Security rolled out a new rule to stop scammers from stealing benefits over the phone. The idea was to make people wait three days after calling to claim their benefits, giving the agency time…

Alright, let’s talk about something that’s affecting a lot of people—maybe even you or someone you love. Starting in 2025, the age to get your full Social Security benefits is going up again. If you were born in 1960 or later, your full…

If you're relying on Social Security benefits—whether you’re retired, living with a disability, or receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—you’ve probably heard the news: there’s a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) coming in 2025.…

Democratic U.S. Representative Jared Golden has officially declared his intention to seek re-election in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, setting the stage for a high-stakes political battle in one of the nation’s most competitive swing…

FAIRFAX, VA — Gerry Connolly, the longtime Democratic congressman representing Virginia’s 11th District, passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 75, following a battle with esophageal cancer. He died peacefully at his home in Mantua,…

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Former New York State Trooper Thomas Mascia, 27, pleaded guilty on May 21, 2025, to charges stemming from a fabricated shooting incident that led to a large-scale manhunt and significant public alarm. The incident occurred…

JENIN, West Bank — On May 21, Israeli soldiers fired warning shots near a delegation of 25 foreign diplomats visiting the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, prompting widespread international condemnation. The delegation,…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump's expansive tax and spending proposal, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," has cleared a significant hurdle in the House Rules Committee, setting the stage for a full House vote. However, the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump announced on May 21 that he is giving "very serious consideration" to taking mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, potentially ending their government conservatorship established during…