District Judge Deborah Boardman granted a two-week restraining order on the Education Department and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on Monday, preventing the sharing of any personal…
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Acting Commissioner Clarifies Findings on Those Listed on SSA Rolls
Millions of people listed above the age of 100 had the date of death field set to “false.” Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek of the Social Security Administration (SSA)…
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President Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act
The legislation improves benefits for public service retirees but raises concerns over Social Security’s solvency. President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act this past weekend. The legislation…
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Congressman Says Legislators Face “Hard Decisions” in Budget Negotiations
The House majority is focused on trimming spending, except for defense. Representative Rich McCormick of Georgia said this week that legislators are grappling with “hard decisions” during ongoing…
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IRS Outlines Inflation-Adjusted Deductions for 2025 Tax Year
The standard deduction rises up to $15,000 for single and $30,000 for married taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated its standard deductions for U.S. taxpayers in 2025,…
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DOJ Convenes Interagency Meeting on Equity in AI
Senior government officials and heads of civil rights offices meet to discuss artificial intelligence. The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice held its fourth meeting on…
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National Public Data Confirms Massive Data Breach
Hackers steal personal data of nearly 3 billion people, including U.S. Social Security numbers. The background check company National Public Data (NPD) is the focus of a class…
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Inspector General Reports Improper Social Security Payments
The administration experienced a 44 percent rise in the “pending actions” backlog between 2018 and 2023. The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Inspector General has issued a report highlighting…
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VA Launches Call Center to Protect Veterans from Fraud and Scams
The department establishes the VSAFE website and call center for assistance. The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched resources to help protect U.S. veterans, service members, and their…
Read MoreJustice Department “Not Aware” of Identity Theft After Medicare Data Breach
Officials continue investigating the cyberattack on a consulting firm holding Medicare data. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has not yet found any instance of identity theft due to…
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