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‘I’m strapped every month.’ Seniors struggle as inflation continues to outpace Social Security benefits
Social Security checks are losing purchasing power as inflation drives up the cost of groceries, gas, healthcare and utilities, forcing retirees to drain savings, take on debt and sacrifice basic comforts just to get by.
Trump to give $90 to senior citizens for Medicare premiums
President Trump’s plan to send $90 Medicare payments to about 20 million seniors is drawing attention as the midterm elections approach and health care costs remain a major concern.
States are taking matters into their own hands to fight high gas and diesel prices
States across the political spectrum are suspending fuel taxes and easing diesel rules as gas prices surge, giving drivers, farmers and truckers temporary relief ahead of the midterm elections.
White House fraud task force will remove more than 760,000 Obamacare enrollees, some of whom may not exist
The Trump administration is removing more than 760,000 people from ACA coverage after a federal review identified what officials say were unauthorized enrollments and potential fraud.
Why Trump’s new rule for green card applicants is sparking controversy
A new Trump administration immigration rule taking effect Friday expands the public-charge review for green-card applicants, while states, cities and immigrant advocacy groups challenge it in federal court.
Median US income rises to highest on record even as Americans feel affordability pinch
U.S. median household income reached a record $87,460 in 2025 as the poverty rate fell to 10.2%, but persistent costs for housing, food and other essentials continue to squeeze household budgets.
Trump officials say they’re strengthening Head Start with proposed rule. Critics say they’ll gut it
The Trump administration has proposed sweeping changes to Head Start, arguing they will expand access and reduce costs, while critics warn the plan would weaken protections for low-income children and families.
Court confirms that temporary deportation protections for Haitians are no longer in place
A federal judge has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, a decision with far-reaching consequences for immigrant families, employers and the U.S. workforce.
Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states
The Trump administration has reversed course on a controversial plan to freeze $10 billion in childcare and social services funding for five Democratic-led states after a legal challenge stalled the effort.
After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US
A Supreme Court ruling clears the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, triggering widespread legal, economic, and humanitarian uncertainty across the United States.