Social Security Chief Says Raising Retirement Age ‘Not Under Consideration’

Frank Bisignano, then-nominee to be commissioner of the Social Security Administration, testifies during his Senate confirmation hearing in Washington on March 25, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano said the Trump administration is not considering raising the retirement age to shore up the program’s long-term finances, pushing back on speculation following

Trump cancels meeting with Democratic leaders as shutdown deadline nears

Washington — President Trump said Tuesday that he won’t meet with Democratic leaders in Congress until they “become realistic” with their demands in the ongoing fight over funding the government, with a deadline of Oct. 1 quickly approaching. Early Tuesday morning, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries confirmed that a

Trump, RFK Jr. distort facts on autism, Tylenol and vaccines, scientists say

Ann Bauer, a researcher who studies Tylenol and autism, felt queasy with anxiety in the weeks leading up to the White House’s much-anticipated autism announcement. In August, Bauer and her colleagues published an analysis of 46 previous studies on Tylenol, autism, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Many found no link between the drug and the conditions, while

Trump Cancels Meeting With Schumer, Jeffries on Shutdown Talks

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) (L) listens as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on July 22, 2025. Nathan Howard/File Photo/Reuters President Donald Trump on Tuesday canceled a planned White House meeting with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Trump’s move to label antifa a “domestic terrorist organization” likely to face legal hurdles

Washington — President Trump signed an executive order Monday labeling antifa as a “domestic terrorist organization” after teasing the move last week. But what that action means for the movement remains unclear, given that antifa has no official leadership or organization structure, and the president lacks authority to designate domestic terrorist organizations, experts say. Mr.