Frank Mooney
Two people familiar with the plans say that the Trump administration is planning to send hundreds more government workers to arrest more undocumented immigrants starting as early as this week. These workers will include Border Patrol agents who will be sent all over the country. The move, which will likely include help from state National … Read more
People born between 1960 and 1970 have officially reached the age window to begin claiming Social Security retirement benefits. While early retirement becomes an option at age 62, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has set the full retirement age (FRA) for this group at 67. Choosing to begin benefits before FRA results in a permanent … Read more
As conversations grow around healthcare options for retirees in the United States, it’s important to understand the roles of both federal and private systems—particularly Social Security, Medicare, and UnitedHealth’s Medicare Advantage plans. While they operate under different frameworks, many older Americans successfully benefit from a combination of these programs. What Is UnitedHealth and How Is … Read more
Millions of Americans who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are set to receive their May 2025 payments starting this Wednesday, May 14. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will distribute payments across three dates — May 14, 21, and 28 — depending on recipients’ birthdates. Payment Schedule for May 2025 The monthly SSDI payment schedule … Read more
TABOR, or the Taxpayer Rights Amendment, was made law in 1992. It limits how much money the government can get and requires surpluses to be given back to people. It also says that tax rises must be approved by the people. When figuring out the limit, inflation and yearly population growth are taken into account. … Read more
NEW EL PASO, Texas — As part of its plan to cut down on traffic violations and reply to calls for help in the area, the Horizon City Police Department recently arrested seven people. The police made the arrests as part of a plan to be more visible on the roads, answer any calls for … Read more
A young woman from California was strangled to death almost 50 years ago. Now, an arrest has been made based on a thumbprint found on a box of cigarettes. As of Friday, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said that Willie Eugene Sims had been caught in Jefferson, Ohio, for the murder of Jeanette … Read more
A young woman from California was strangled to death almost 50 years ago. Now, an arrest has been made based on a thumbprint found on a box of cigarettes. As of Friday, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said that Willie Eugene Sims had been caught in Jefferson, Ohio, for the murder of Jeanette … Read more
The U.S. government said it will start taking ingestible fluoride tablets off the market for kids. This is the latest action taken by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to target the mineral that strengthens teeth. Fluoride is a mineral that is naturally found in water, earth, air, and some foods. It helps keep teeth … Read more
A letter signed by more than 100 Democrats in Congress asks U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to cancel planned budget cuts that would cut important mental health services for LGBTQ+ kids, who have more mental health problems than their peers. Services from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are at … Read more