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Due to a budget deficit, Social Security may not be able to provide retired Americans with their full payments in around ten years.
May 15, 2024 2:39 PM EDT

Trump Allies Gather as Cohen Testifies on 'Hush Money' Allegations
House Speaker Mike Johnson was among a group of close Republican allies of Donald Trump who showed up in the Manhattan criminal courthouse on Tuesday to express support for the former president while his attorneys tried to discredit the key witness in the "hush money" trial.

Retail Shakeup: Are Your Favorite Stores Closing? 3,200 Store Closures Recorded
According to a recent report, the retail industry is struggling as it deals with consumers who are tired of paying for inflation and a wave of bankruptcies.

US Airlines Challenge Biden's Fee Transparency Directive
American airlines have filed a lawsuit to prevent the Biden administration from imposing more transparency on the fees that they charge their customers.
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Social Security, Medicare Get Reprieve: Benefits Secured for Another Decade
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May 12, 2024 9:49 PM EDT
Trump’s 2017 Tax Package Will Expire Soon Resulting to Increase of Future IRS Payments
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Over 25% of US Consumers Earning Below $50,000 Avoid Fast Food Due to High Cost
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