The first round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in nine days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Jan. 14, 2026.  The second round of payments will be sent out on Jan. 21 to […]

The 43-day federal government shutdown pushed hundreds of prospective air traffic controllers out of the training ranks, deepening staffing strains that workers say will ripple through the system for years. Inside air traffic control facilities during the funding lapse, controllers say the warning signs were immediate. Trainees who had already cleared months of screening and […]

President Donald Trump provided an update on the intelligence assessment of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claim that Ukraine launched an attack on his residence. Trump now says he doesn’t believe the attack happened.  “I don’t believe that strike happened,” Trump answered on Sunday night aboard Air Force One when asked about the strike by a […]

Members of Congress come from all different backgrounds so that myriad different legislative priorities can be top-of-mind, but a background in public service often bodes a willingness to listen and increases effectiveness. Members who come from a background in public service, such as veterans, teachers, nurses, and those involved in state and local politics, have […]