• Fri, January 3, 2025

by: Forbes

Fixing Social Security's 8-Year Cliff Rely On Trust And Stephen Goss

Most experts agree without intervention from Congress and the president, the Social Security system will be unable to meet its full obligations within the next eight

by: Newsweek

Three House Republicans Defy Trump in First 2025 Test of His 'Mandate'

In the first test of President-elect Donald Trump 's "mandate" over a unified Republican Party, three House Republicans defied him by voting against Speaker Mike Johnson, who Trump endorsed to serve another term as speaker.

by: Krone

"Government crisis": foreign countries are tearing our politics apart

The negotiations for a three-party coalition between the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS in the federal government collapsed on Friday. The failure has also caused

by: ABC

Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes

Johnson has publicly expressed confidence that he will retain the speaker's gavel, but spent the final day before the vote on Capitol Hill meeting with Republican holdouts.

by: Reuters

Alcohol cancer risk warning may face tough road with Trump

President-elect Donald Trump and his nominee to run the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., do not drink and have been outspoken about the dangers of alcohol.

by: Slate

One Possible Explanation for Justice Merchan's Last-Second Decision to Sentence Trump

Merchan's concern for the rule of law and his condemnation of Trump's attack on the judiciary are well stated. But his timing puts higher courts in an impossible bind and his ruling is not likely to be well received by a Supreme Court especially protective of presidential power.

by: ITV

Why is Elon Musk obsessed with British politics?

Why has Musk become so obsessed with Britain - and why does he hate? ITV News' Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana explains. | ITV National News

by: Newsday

Musk is 'misjudged and certainly misinformed' over UK grooming attacks, says senior minister

A senior British minister has pushed back on Elon Musk's criticism of the government's handling of a historic child grooming scandal.

by: MSN

Letters to the Editor, Jan. 4, 2025

PRAYER FOR PEACE I was born in 1938 and since that time there have been millions killed and maimed due to wars like the Second World War, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Syria, Gaza, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Then we have terrorism that kills thousands for religious reasons or deep-rooted hatreds with mass shootings taking the lives of the innocent.

by: MSN

DK Shivakumar in Turkey, CM Siddaramaiah has cosy dinner with cabinet

BENGALURU/BELAGAVI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet colleagues, mostly Dalit ministers, had dinner at PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi's residence on Thursday. Nothing remarkable, except that the get-together happened at a time when Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is on a personal trip to Turkey.

by: Slate

How Clarence Thomas Got Away With It

The past two years have brought a flood of shocking revelations about Justice Clarence Thomas' acceptance of lavish gifts, loans, and vacations from his billionaire buddies. But the justice has faced remarkably little accountability for his flagrant violations of federal ethics laws: Despite multiple congressional probes into his misconduct,

by: MSN

Elon Musk's political manoeuvring sparks concerns over far-right rise in Europe, influence over young men

Elon Musk is influencing European politics by demanding new elections in Britain, supporting far-right parties, and criticizing the European Commission. His growing power and popularity among young men raise concerns about his impact on democracy and governance in Europe.

by: MSN

WaPo staffer resigns after paper spikes cartoon that jabbed billionaires cozying to Trump

A political cartoonist for The Washington Post is quitting her job — and posted an explanation on Substack accusing the paper of censoring her mockery of billionaires, including the paper's owner, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

by: MSN

Meet new and familiar faces from throughout Pennsylvania region being sworn in to Congress

Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.

by: MSN

Sheriff Jerry Sheridan discusses how he'll support Trump's border initiatives

Join Chris Robinson in Palo Alto as he builds the Tsunami Ball, a unique survival capsule for tsunamis. The new republican sheriff says he is ready to get on board with Trump's administration. The art of surviving intense fencing battles with these techniques.

by: MSN

Democrat Al Green Booed, Heckled on House Floor for Attempting to Give Speech During Speaker Vote

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) faced a wave of booing from his House colleagues on Friday during a House Speaker vote. The post Democrat Al Green Booed, Heckled on House Floor for Attempting to Give Speech During Speaker Vote first appeared on Mediaite.

by: MSN

Rudy Giuliani testifies at contempt hearing as lawyers for election workers pursue $148M judgment

A federal judge indicated he would not rule immediately on whether Giuliani will face civil sanctions for failing to turn over some assets.

by: MSN

Guatemalan and Salvadorian forces arrive in Haiti to join fight against violent gangs

A group of security forces from Guatemala and El Salvador arrived in Haiti on Friday to reinforce a multinational police force tasked with tackling the country's rampant gang violence, the Haitian National police announced.

by: MSN

Why Biden blocked the U.S. Steel deal with Japan's Nippon Steel

President Biden has blocked a deal between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel that could impact the relationship with the American ally and have global economic repercussions. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.

by: MSN

White House responds to Trump rage over flags at his inauguration

No,' Jean-Pierre responded curtly and moved on. It came after Trump raged at President Joe Biden for ordering all the government's flags to fly at half staff for a 30-day period that includes his inauguration. Trump, who said the nation owed Carter a 'debt ...

by: MSN

Delhi: BJP seeks legal action over dual voter registration of mayor's wife as 'Mamta and Nidhi'

Delhi mayor Mahesh Khichi's wife has allegedly been registered twice under two different names, 'Mamta' and 'Nidhi' under the same address

by: MSN

'Let's see what happens': Trump taps ex-State Dept. spokeswoman Ortagus as deputy Mideast envoy

US President-elect Donald Trump announces his decision to appoint his former State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus as his deputy Mideast envoy. Ortagus will work under Steve Witkoff, who was one of the first appointments Trump made.

by: MSN

Two and a Half Men star Jon Cryer brands Trump's second term a 'clown show already'

Two and a Half Men star Jon Cryer brands Trump's second term a 'clown show already' - Actor says Trump 'doesn't even like America'

by: MSN

Keir Starmer humiliated as poll shows what Brits think of him: 'Dishonest and incompetent'

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by: MSN

India Slams China's Move to Create New Counties in Aksai Chin: Escalating Territorial Disputes

India has strongly protested China's creation of two new counties in Aksai Chin, a region that has been under illegal Chinese occupation since the 1950s. The announcement, made by China in the Xinjiang province,

by: MSN

French, German foreign ministers visit Damascus to meet Syria's new rulers

Germany's Annalena Baerbock offers 'outstretched hand', but underlines EU 'expectations' on diversity and tolerance.

by: MSN

Rigathi Gachagua blasts Kimani Ichung'wah for linking him to abductions: "Kenyans are intelligent"

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has refuted National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah's claims linking him to recent abductions.

by: MSN

Trump's Republicans reelect Mike Johnson US House Speaker despite dissent

By Bo Erickson, Richard Cowan, Katharine Jackson and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected to the chamber's top job on Friday by a razor-thin margin that highlighted potential fissures among President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Capitol Hill.

by: MSN

GOP's Johnson Tries to Flip Votes to Win Speaker on First Round

Republican Mike Johnson appeared to have fallen short of reelection as House speaker, prompting Republicans to hold the vote as he and his allies worked to flip votes.

by: MSN

Mike Johnson falling short in speaker vote, in unity test for Trump's Republicans

By Bo Erickson, Richard Cowan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Mike Johnson appeared to be falling short in his bid to retain the top post in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday,

by: MSN

Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history

Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.

by: MSN

Mike Johnson elected speaker of US House as Trump's Republicans unite behind him

By Bo Erickson, Richard Cowan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected to the chamber's top job on Friday in a lengthy vote that highlighted persistent divisions among Donald Trump's Republicans on Capitol Hill.

by: MSN

Russia's pivotal 2025: Ending conflict and managing unrest

Determining the end date of the "Special Military Operation" and forming a new political party to address dissatisfaction and frustration among Russians are events Russia is expected to face in 2025,

by: MSN

US Justice Department finds violations in Oklahoma's treatment of mentally ill

The state of Oklahoma is violating federal law by unnecessarily committing people with mental illness and drug abuse disorders to psychiatric hospitals, the U.S. Justice Department concluded in a report released on Friday.

by: MSN

100-year agreement between Ukraine and UK nearing completion - Presidential Office

Ukraine and the UK have held talks on a 100-year agreement. The draft document is at the final stage of approval, according to the press service of the Office of the President of Ukraine. As noted in the Office,

by: MSN

How Carter's Panama Canal, treaties show how much Washington has changed

The New York Times' Peter Baker discusses his new reporting 'Carter's Panama Canal, Treaties Symbolize How Much Washington Has Changed.'

by: MSN

Minister says Musk's intervention in UK politics 'misinformed'

A senior British government minister on Friday criticised Elon Musk's latest intervention in the country's politics as "misjudged and certainly misinformed". "Some of the criticisms that Elon Musk has made,

by: MSN

South Korea's acting president vows continued cooperation with US, Japan

South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok vowed to continue trilateral cooperation with Japan and the United States, saying on Friday his country's diplomacy remains steadfast despite an unprecedented political crisis at home.

by: MSN

Virgin Islands delegate protests at speaker vote: U.S. 'has a territory and a colonies problem'

Stacey Plaskett, a non-voting Democratic delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands, stood after the first roll call vote to ask why delegates from the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia were not asked to vote for House speaker.

by: MSN

Nairobi: Activist challenges Mutahi Kagwe's nomination as CS over handling of COVID-19 pandemic

Activist Joseph Aura, through lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui, has objected to Mutahi Kagwe's nomination as Agriculture CS, citing mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

by: MSN

Biden to visit New Orleans after attack

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to New Orleans on Monday. The Bidens, according to a White house announcement on Friday, "will grieve with the families and community members" affected by the Bourbon Street attack on New Year's Day that left 15 people dead.

by: MSN

Money, Musk and mission creep: How Trump could shape DOD's space drift

The path to a larger Space Force budget isn't clear - even as Trump, who oversaw the creation of the service, prepares to take office in the coming weeks.

by: MSN

Elon Musk speaks out again in favor of the far-right in the UK

Elon Musk has backed the AfD in Germany and Nigel Farage's Reform UK in Britain, and praised Italy's right-wing prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.

by: MSN

Maddow Blog | The disconnect between the New Orleans attack and Trump's incoming Cabinet

The Republican takeaway from the New Orleans attack is that Donald Trump's cabinet nominees need to be confirmed quickly. There's reason to believe otherwise.
  • Sat, January 4, 2025

by: MSN

Houthis Promise More Attacks On Israel; Tel Aviv Residents In Panic After Yemeni Missile Strikes

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Sanaa on Friday as part of a weekly demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Those gathered waved flags, banners and rifles aloft as they chanted anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans.

by: MSN

Officials warn UNRWA may close permanently

It may be too dangerous for UNRWA to operate in Gaza and parts of the West Bank without communications with Israel, officials claimed.

by: MSN

Blinken heads to South Korea, Japan, France one last time

Antony Blinken will travel to South Korea, Japan and France in what will likely be his last overseas mission as the top US diplomat.

by: MSN

Rigathi Gachagua slams ruto and allies, questions how he was the problem in govt: "Mlidanganywa"

Rigathi Gachagua expressed frustration at being blamed for Kenya's problems, adding that MPs who betrayed him should seek forgiveness from the people, not him.

Fixing Social Security's 8-Year Cliff Rely On Trust And Stephen Goss

Most experts agree without intervention from Congress and the president, the Social Security system will be unable to meet its full obligations within the next eight
The article by Teresa Ghilarducci on Forbes discusses the impending financial challenges facing Social Security, which is projected to face a shortfall by 2033 if no action is taken. The piece highlights the work of Stephen Goss, the Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration, who has been instrumental in providing accurate financial projections and potential solutions to extend the program's solvency. Ghilarducci emphasizes the need for trust in Goss's expertise, given his long-standing role and the accuracy of his past predictions. She suggests that rather than drastic cuts or privatization, small, incremental changes could be implemented to fix the system, such as increasing the payroll tax cap or adjusting benefits for high earners. The article calls for a bipartisan approach to reform, leveraging Goss's insights to ensure Social Security remains viable for future generations, avoiding the "8-year cliff" where benefits might be reduced.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/teresaghilarducci/2025/01/03/fixing-social-securitys-8-year-cliff-rely-on-trust-and-stephen-goss/