Articles for category: United States

Todd Ambroz

Appeals Court Grants Trump the Power to Pause Refugee Approvals Amid Heated Legal Dispute

Appeals Court Grants Trump the Power to Pause Refugee Approvals Amid Heated Legal Dispute

In a pivotal decision with significant humanitarian and political implications, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled on Monday that the Trump administration can temporarily suspend the approval of new refugee admissions while ongoing legal challenges are resolved. The ruling marks a legal victory for the administration, which has sought to implement ...

Todd Ambroz

DOGE’s Social Security Death Record Update Declares 7 Million Dead—Are You at Risk?

A sweeping overhaul of Social Security death records is underway, and it’s raising eyebrows across the country. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an administrative body recently revitalized under the guidance of Elon Musk, is spearheading a massive cleanup effort of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) outdated death records. The update, announced earlier this month, ...

Todd Ambroz

Social Security Administration Confirms $967 as Maximum SSI Benefit for Individuals in April 2025

Social Security Administration Confirms $967 as Maximum SSI Benefit for Individuals in April 2025

Starting April 1, 2025, millions of Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect their monthly benefit to reflect the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Contrary to some widespread confusion, the maximum federal SSI payment for individuals is not $484 or $1,450—those numbers apply to other recipient categories. So, what’s the real number? Let’s break it ...

Todd Ambroz

Major Social Security Changes Coming March 31

Major Social Security Changes Coming March 31—What You Must Know to Protect Your Benefits

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits will soon face new rules as the Social Security Administration (SSA) enacts sweeping changes to its identity verification protocols starting March 31, 2025. Aimed at curbing fraud and enhancing efficiency, these updates bring both benefits and challenges—especially for seniors and those with limited internet access. No ...