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What to know about Trump cryptocurrency and security
Days before his 2025 inauguration, President Donald Trump announced the launch of his meme coin, a form of cryptocurrency. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., recently said it could be used for illicit purposes. He posted April 9 on X: “The U.S. President is running a backdoor bribery scheme in which any CEO or foreign oligarch can…
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Democrats Question Social Security Administration Changes in Misleading Terms
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Abrupt changes in staffing and some procedures at the Social Security Administration, coupled with false and misleading claims about widespread fraud, have prompted heated criticism from Democrats, with some statements leaving the wrong impression that benefits are being cut. Experts share a concern that disorderly…
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Does Real ID meet SAVE Act criteria? Not in most states
Responding to concerns about a bill that would require proof of citizenship to vote, some Republicans have said an eligible voter needs only a Real ID. But in 44 states, that’s not a solution. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, passed the U.S. House on April 10 by a 220-208 vote. A…
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What Are the ID Verification Changes for Social Security?
Q: Is it true the rumor that all Social Security beneficiaries will have to go to a location to verify their identity to receive their monthly check? A: The Social Security Administration had announced new policies on identity verification that would have required those applying for retirement and survivor benefits for the first time to…