Democrat Senators Seek Social Security Investigation Over Downsizing

The senators have sought an investigation into changes to the workforce and office plans, and whether they will affect the payment of benefits. WASHINGTON—Five Senate Democrats have written to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), seeking an investigation into changes ordered by the Trump administration. The actions include reducing the

Amid Nuclear Negotiations, Iran Quietly Builds Security Perimeter Around Suspected New Uranium Enrichment Site: Watchdog Report

Iran is quietly building a security perimeter around what is believed to be a new uranium enrichment site, fortifying the mountain base surrounding the facility to protect from a potential attack, according to a new investigation by a nuclear watchdog group. Satellite imagery analyzed by the Institute for Science and International Security, a nonproliferation research

Homeland Security Announces DOGE Overhaul of Immigration Database

The change is designed to prevent abuse of ‘outdated systems’ by illegal immigrants, according to the DHS. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is working with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to optimize an immigration-related database and prevent exploitation by illegal immigrants. DHS did not provide many specifics on the plan, saying

Trump Presses Zelenskyy Over Peace Deal; Musk to Step Back From DOGE

President Donald Trump has said that a deal to end the Russia–Ukraine war is close but that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is risking the peace talks over his stance on Crimea. Border czar Tom Homan has explained to reporters why illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported. Trump said that holding a trial for e…

Vance Has ‘100 Percent Confidence’ in Hegseth Amid Signal Scrutiny

The White House ‘stands strongly’ behind the embattled defense secretary, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also said. Vice President JD Vance said on April 23 that he has full confidence in Pete Hegseth despite renewed scrutiny over the defense secretary’s use of the Signal messaging app. “I have 100 percent confidence in the secretary.

Cornell Drops Spring Concert Headliner Kehlani After Uproar Over Singer’s Anti-Semitic Statements

‘It’s f— Israel, it’s f—Zionism,’ said Kehlani, who has also endorsed ‘resistance in all its forms’ and called for ‘intifada’ L: Cornell University ( Matt Burkhartt/Getty Images) R: Singer Kehlani at a 2024 pride parade (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) Cornell University has dropped Kehlani as the headliner of its annual spring concert after the R&B singer’s