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Social Security letter on taxes sends confusing message, some experts say
The Social Security Administration says most won’t pay federal income taxes on their benefits. But Congress didn’t directly exempt those payments from taxes.
Does the "big, beautiful bill" eliminate taxes on Social Security?
As Congress was approving President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" on Thursday, the Social Security Administration touted the legislation by stating that it That figure draws on a June analysis by the White House's Council of Economic Advisers that said 88% of seniors — or 51.
Social Security Administration praises Trump’s agenda bill in widely sent out statement
The Social Security Administration this week sent out an email to many Americans celebrating the passage of President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill, and touting the measure’s tax relief for seniors,
Social Security responds to Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
The newly passed legislation awaits Trump's signature in a White House ceremony on Friday following a 218-214 vote in the House.
Trump Claims Bill ‘Eliminates’ Taxes On Social Security — Here’s Why That’s False
The Social Security Administration reportedly sent out an email claiming the policy bill “eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries”—but that’s not true.
Decoding Trump's Social Security Shift: What "The Big Beautiful Bill" Means for Your Retirement
President Donald Trump’s recent legislative efforts, encapsulated in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBBA), have brought Social Security taxation back into the spotlight, sparking both hope and confusion among American retirees.
Social Security Administration sends misleading email lauding Trump's new tax cuts law
The Social Security Administration has sent a misleading email to beneficiaries stating President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cuts and spending law eliminates taxes on Social Security benefits for most recipients.
The AI Birthday Letter That Blew Me Away
I asked Google’s chatbot, Gemini, to write a birthday letter to my best friend. Within seconds, it spat out the most ...
Letter written by Thomas Jefferson while in Annapolis sells for $90,000
An original letter written byThomas Jefferson sold for the $90,000 asking price and will return to Maryland, the state where ...
EPA suspends and investigates around 140 employees who signed a letter critical of the agency
The Environmental Protection Agency has placed roughly 140 employees on administrative leave days after they signed a public ...
From statehouse secrets to sports triumphs -- Our 2025 midyear report: Letter from the Editor
Thanks to subscriber support, we've expanded coverage, hosted a town hall and carefully integrated AI tools while maintaining ...
Roughly 140 EPA staffers who signed ‘dissent’ letter are put on leave
Trump officials have placed 139 employees who signed a letter of dissent protesting the Environmental Protection Agency’s ...
Travel groups sign letter backing congestion charge
Bus companies, taxi operators and cyclists are among those who have jointly signed a letter in support of a proposed ...
EPA places numerous employees on leave for alleged misuse of official titles in unauthorized letter
Environmental Protection Agency investigates 139 employees on leave for misleading letter, amid broader changes, including ...
E.P.A. Suspends 144 Employees After They Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump
The letter was organized by Stand Up for Science, a group that planned a March rally in Washington to protest the Trump ...
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A selective memory of Israel’s history | Letter
Elaine Kahaner’s June 15 letter, “Remember who the real enemy in Gaza is,” would have us forget the history of Israel’s foundation. A recent quote that appeared in the comments section of Paul Krugman ...
Open Letter to World Leaders From Jailed Russian Dissidents
FILE PHOTO: Activist Darya Kozyreva, who is charged with repeatedly discrediting the Russian armed forces in the course of ...
Letter written by Thomas Jefferson sells for $90,000
A significant letter written by founding father Thomas Jefferson sold Friday for the asking price of $90,000 and will return to Maryland, the state where it was penned 242 years ago. The letter, ...
Resident Moves Into New Home—Next Day a Mysterious Letter Arrives
Social-media users were amused and intrigued by the letter in the viral post, with one saying "this is a work of art." ...