October 6, 2025

Fed eyes Social Security overhaul; White House denies change

The Trump administration is weighing changes that would scale back how age is counted in Social Security disability reviews, with options ranging from limiting age weighting to applicants 60 and older to dropping it altogether, according to The Washington Post. Newsweek reported the White House denies any change is planned to how determinations are made. […]

October 6, 2025

Fed eyes Social Security overhaul; White House denies change

The Trump administration is weighing changes that would scale back how age is counted in Social Security disability reviews, with options ranging from limiting age weighting to applicants 60 and older to dropping it altogether, according to The Washington Post. Newsweek reported the White House denies any change is planned to how determinations are made. […]

October 6, 2025

Newsom: Trump is sending 300 Calif. National Guard troops to Portland

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the Trump administration is federalizing 300 California National Guard troops and sending them to Portland. This comes a day after a federal judge on Saturday blocked the Trump administration from deploying them to the Oregon city. Newsom said he is going to sue over this. “[Trump’s] deployment of the […]

October 6, 2025

At least 5 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Lviv region

At least five people were killed overnight after Russian drone and missile strikes hit Ukraine, officials said Sunday. Four of the victims were members of the same family living in the Lviv region in western Ukraine. ‘Zero reaction from the world’ Poland scrambled fighter jets in response to the attacks to ensure the security of […]

October 6, 2025

Nearly 1,000 hikers trapped on Mount Everest as heavy snow halts access

Rescue operations are underway after nearly 1,000 hikers were stranded on the slopes of Mount Everest. Over the weekend, an unexpected bout of heavy snowfall swept through the region.  Officials said the snow began falling heavily across parts of Tibet and the Everest region on Friday, cutting off access to popular high-altitude trekking routes and […]

October 6, 2025

Student loan forgiveness offered to some under Income-Based Repayment plan

The Department of Education sent out student loan forgiveness emails to eligible borrowers under the Income-Based Repayment plan last week, multiple media outlets reported. In July, the Education Department announced it paused discharges done with the IBR, which allows forgiveness after people have made repayments for 20 or 25 years.  “You are now eligible to […]

October 6, 2025

‘Gangs’ and ‘cartels’ put bounties up to $10K on immigration agents: Noem

During an interview with Fox & Friends Weekend on Sunday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed that cartels and other organized crime syndicates have put bounties on specific U.S. immigration agents. Noem made the claim one day after federal immigration authorities shot a woman in Chicago, and accused her of ramming agents with […]

October 6, 2025

Trump honors US Navy’s 250th anniversary amid government shutdown

President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy on Sunday in Norfolk, Virginia, attending military exercises alongside First Lady Melania Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The trio addressed hundreds of service members, with Trump highlighting the Navy’s historic contributions, including its pivotal role at Normandy. Among those honored was […]

October 6, 2025

How the Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term could shape the political landscape

The Supreme Court is set to begin its next term on Monday, with a series of high-profile cases that could dominate political narratives for years to come. Some of the cases on the docket over the next nine months concern presidential powers, redistricting efforts and trans rights.  A Conservative majority has been locked into the […]

October 5, 2025

From the brain to the pancreas: Knowing the different types of diabetes

What if everything you thought you knew about diabetes was just the beginning? Insulin, the body’s “master hormone,” is vital for both blood sugar and brain function.  Beyond Type 1 and Type 2, doctors are now identifying Types 3 and 5, showing that diabetes affects more people in more ways than previously understood. Think of […]