After backlash, Social Security to overhaul how it claws back benefits

Social Security Administration demanding people pay back billions Social Security Administration demanding people pay back billions 03:32 The Social Security Administration said it’s reforming how it recovers overpayments of benefits following an outcry over policies that drove some Americans into financial distress, and even homelessness. By law, the agency must claw back overpaid benefits, but

Gov. DeSantis signs measure banning homeless from sleeping in public spaces

Gov. DeSantis signed bill that prevents homeless camping in public spaces Gov. DeSantis signed bill that prevents homeless camping in public spaces 02:28 MIAMI BEACH – Florida’s homeless will be banned from sleeping on sidewalks and in parks and other public spaces under a law signed Wednesday by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. It also promises

Bus company sued by NYC agrees to temporarily stop transporting migrants

Mayor Adams sues 17 charter bus companies for $700 million for bringing asylum seekers to NYC Mayor Adams sues 17 charter bus companies for $700 million for bringing asylum seekers to NYC 00:57 NEW YORK — One of 17 charter bus companies that Mayor Eric Adams sued for transporting busloads of asylum seekers to New York City has agreed to

The Fed holds interest rates steady. Here’s the impact on your money.

Federal Reserve officials said they are leaving the central bank’s benchmark interest rate unchanged, a decision widely expected by economists after recent inflation data showed that prices are still increasing at a faster pace than the Fed would like. Even so, most officials are predicting three rate cuts later in 2024. Policymakers on Wednesday said

EPA’s new auto emissions rules boost electric vehicles and hybrids

The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards Wednesday that officials said were the most ambitious ever to reduce carbon emissions from passenger vehicles. The new rules relax the initial tailpipe limits that were proposed last year, but they’ll eventually approach the same strict standards laid out by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rules come

Judge says Trump can appeal decision keeping Willis on Georgia 2020 election case

Willis remains on election interference case Fani Willis remains on Georgia election interference case after Nathan Wade resigns 02:44 Washington — The Fulton County superior court judge overseeing the 2020 election case involving former President Donald Trump will allow the former president and a group of his co-defendants to appeal his decision allowing District Attorney

New York AG disputes Trump’s claim that he can’t secure $464 million bond

A lawyer for New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday disputed former President Donald Trump’s claim that he can’t secure more than $460 million needed to post bond and appeal the civil fraud ruling against him, writing in a filing that the court should deny Trump’s “extraordinary request” to appeal without posting the full