How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits

Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future. The Social Security Administration receives billions in free money each year from an unexpected source: undocumented immigrants....

Dow Down, April Fools Up

Rise and shine…it’s April Fools’ Day. But while most of us are dodging harmless pranks from coworkers or family, the real joke is unfolding in real time, and the punchline is America’s economy. Tomorrow, April 2, marks Trump’s Economic D-Day, a day that’s already...

Influencer Paid by Russia Added to White House Press Pool

A right-wing influencer who was paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to spread Russian propaganda during the 2024 presidential election has been added to the White House press pool. On Friday, someone from Tim Pool’s “Timcast” YouTube channel will be part of the...

Trump Defends Fraudster He Pardoned: ‘He Supported Trump’

Donald Trump explained why he pardoned fraudster Trevor Milton on Friday in part by touting that Milton supported his presidency. “He supported Trump,” Trump told reporters. “He liked Trump. I didn’t know him, but he liked him. They went after him, they went after his...

Republicans Terrified of Crossing Trump Due to Physical Threats

Republicans on Capitol Hill are shying away from criticizing Donald Trump’s policies over fears for their physical safety and that of their families, a Democratic member of Congress has said. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic representative from California, said his...