The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates retired workers on Social Security will receive a 2.4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026

Article Title: Social Security Retirees Just Got Bad News About the 2026 COLA From Washington
Snippet of Article: "The Social Security Administration cannot calculate the 2026 COLA for several months. But the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) expects benefits to increase 2.4% next year. That would be the smallest raise for retirees since 2021. But CBO published that forecast before President Trump took office. ...Since then, retired workers have received bad news from Washington. The Trump administration in early April imposed the largest tariff hike in history. And while the fallout from the dramatic shift in trade policy is still unknown, most economists think inflation will increase. That means Social Security's 2026 COLA could top expectations. ..."

Source: finance.yahoo.com

[tag]Congressional Budget Office (CBO), 2026 Social Security COLA estimate, [/tag]

Insane: Over One-Third of Payments Issued by Treasury Cannot Be Tracked...

Article Title: Insane: Over One-Third of Payments Issued by Treasury Cannot Be Tracked...
Snippet of Article: "...According to Bessent, over one-third of the 1.5 billion payments issued by the Treasury Department in the past year cannot be traced back to a corresponding appropriation. That's 500 million payments (<>not dollars — individual disbursements) that cannot readily be matched for auditing or accountability purposes. ...the idea that 500 million disbursements per year had no way to be properly tracked or accounted for is beyond mindboggling. "

Source: redstate.com

[tag] Theft of Your Tax Dollars,Why are our taxes so high?,Treasury Department, [/tag]

Majority of Likely Voters Want Trump Tax Cuts Extended | Trump Tax Cuts vs. Democrat Tax Increase

Article Title: Poll: Vast Majority of Likely Voters Want Trump Tax Cuts Extended
Snippet of Article: "...The survey posed the following to respondents: “As you may know, the tax cuts that were passed in 2017 under President Trump will fully expire at the end of 2025 if the President and Congress do not extend them.”

It continued, “If you were in Congress and you had a choice between voting to keep the current tax rates or doing nothing and letting tax rates increase, would you vote to keep current tax rates or let taxes increase?”

The vast majority, 84 percent across the board, said they would vote to keep the current tax rates if they were in Congress. ..."

Source: www.breitbart.com

[tag] Trump Tax Cuts vs. Democrat Tax Increase, [/tag]

ICE Nabs Rapists, Child Predators, Gang Members In Deportation Blitz

Article Title: ICE Nabs Rapists, Child Predators, Gang Members In Deportation Blitz
Snippet of Article: "ERO Detroit arrested Ludwig Ivan Castaneda-Gonzalez, a 33-year-old Mexican national, this week in Holland, Michigan. According to DHS, Castaneda-Gonzalez’s criminal history includes a conviction for criminal sexual conduct involving a person aged 13 to 15, which encompasses all sex offenses under Michigan law. ...In Texas, ERO’s Houston team arrested Jesus Arriaga-Gamez, a 61-year-old Mexican citizen, for his record of aggravated sexual assault of a child. ...Los Angeles, ERO agents arrested Christian Robles-Andrade, a 34-year-old Mexican citizen. Robles-Andrade, pictured with tattoos covering his body, is described as an active gang member"

Source: dailycaller.com

[tag] ICE is Protecting America Again, [/tag]

DC Court Smacks Down Federal Judge After He Ordered Trump Admin. to Rehire Liberal Voice of America Staffers – Legal Expert Reveals Why Ruling Will Have Widespread Impacts on Other Trump Cases

Article Title: DC Court Smacks Down Federal Judge After He Ordered Trump Admin. to Rehire Liberal Voice of America Staffers – Legal Expert Reveals Why Ruling Will Have Widespread Impacts on Other Trump Cases
Snippet of Article: "...Cleveland went on to add that Lamberth made another fundamental error, as the Court of Appeals pointed out: that the district court lacked jurisdiction to restore grants because Congress gave that authority to the Court of Claims. The Court of Appeals also stated how the SCOTUS decision compels that result, yet Lamberth ignored the SCOTUS. ..."

Source: www.thegatewaypundit.com

[tag]Voice of America, District court lacked jurisdiction to restore grants because Congress gave that authority to the Court of Claims, [/tag]

Tren de Aragua: How a Venezuelan crime organization got a foothold in the U.S.

Article Title: Tren de Aragua: How a Venezuelan crime organization got a foothold in New Mexico, Texas
Snippet of Article: "Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan prison gang, has been designated a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. and is expanding its reach across the country. ...organization began inside Tocorón Prison in Venezuela. Prisoners who were gang members reportedly had control of the prison and used it as a headquarters before the Venezuelan government raided it.

Other reports linked the organization to a 2005 embezzlement scheme in the Aragua region of Venezuela. ..."

Source: www.lcsun-news.com

[tag] Lawfare Protection of U.S. Gang Invasion of America Supported by Radical Democrats, U.S. Invasion by Venezuelan Gangs,Venezuelan Gang Takeover of America, [/tag]

Stop The Invasion! Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip protections from Venezuelan migrants

Article Title: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip protections from Venezuelan migrants
Snippet of Article: "...The White House is planning on Friday to unveil President Donald Trump's 2026 budget, a sweeping framework that's expected to propose steep reductions..."

Source: www.thederrick.com

[tag] U.S. Invasion by Venezuelan Gangs, Venezuelan Gang Takeover of America, Democrat Supported Foreign Invasion of America, Why wont Democrats Protect U.S. Residents, [/tag]

Dow Jones Rallies On Surprise Jobs Report

Article Title: Dow Jones Rallies On Surprise Jobs Report
Snippet of Article: "The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes rallied Friday, as Wall Street cheered a surprisingly strong April jobs update. ...The 10-year Treasury yield ticked higher to 4.29% early Friday. Meanwhile, oil prices ticked up, as West Texas Intermediate futures traded near $59.30 per barrel.

Among exchange traded funds, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) added 1.1%, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) moved up 1.2% after the open.

Tesla stock rallied 2.4% in early action Friday..."

Source: Investors Business Daily

[tag] U.S. jobs reports,Trump Results, [/tag]

Leftist 'Fake News' Media Says Mike Walz Was Fired, He Was Actually Nominated to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

Article Title: Trump: Nominating Waltz to Be UN Ambassador; Rubio Gets Added Role as NSA
Snippet of Article: "..."From his time in uniform on the battlefield, in Congress, and as my National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz has worked hard to put our Nation's Interest first. I know he will do the same in his new role," Trump wrote.

On X, Waltz wrote, "I'm deeply honored to continue my service to President Trump and our great nation." ..."

Source: www.newsmax.com

[tag] Trump Promotions, Mike Walz, Evidence of Fake News by Leftist Media, The Lying Left is Bustd Again, [/tag]

Trump administration memo orders federal agencies to track on-site work amid work-from-home crackdown

Article Title: Trump administration memo orders federal agencies to track on-site work amid work-from-home crackdown
Snippet of Article: "...The Trump administration has told federal agencies to monitor and report occupancy data in public buildings and offices leased by the government, as President Trump presses government workers to stop working from home.

Agencies have until Sunday to begin "utilization monitoring," according to an Office of Management and Budget memo obtained by CBS News and dated April 21. Agencies can use data from workers' ID cards, according to the memo, and if that isn't possible, the General Services Administration suggests daily surveys and collecting laptop data as other options. ..."

Source: www.cbsnews.com

[tag] Working From Home is a Huge Scam in Government, Fraud Eradication, [/tag]

The First 100 Days: Trump Restores The Southern Border

Article Title: The First 100 Days: Trump Restores The Southern Border
Snippet of Article: "...Now 100 days in, the border has effectively been closed down to illegal immigrants, as Trump pledged on the campaign trail. ..."

Source: thefederalist.com

[tag] Trump Action, Trump Accomplishments, Southern Border Secured Under Trump and Republicans, [/tag]

Get That High-Dollar Garbage Repaired Soon | Two of the best-selling cars in the US receive urgent 'engine failure' recall

Article Title: Two of the best-selling cars in the US receive urgent 'engine failure' recall
Snippet of Article: "...The Detroit automaker recalled 2021 through 2024 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 6.2L V8 gas engines.

The Silverado was America's third best-selling vehicle in 2024. The Tahoe also made the top 50 list last year. But the cars have a dangerous defect that has potentially led to multiple collisions.

The company says the connecting rod and crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage or failure.

GM identified 12 crashes and 12 injuries in the United States that may be related to the recall issue. ..."

Source:

[tag] Why are Americans hanging on to their older reliable vehicles?, [/tag]

Active-duty service members running security and involved in some of the crimes at Colorado Gang Infested Nightclub

Article Title: Over 100 immigrants arrested in raid on underground Colorado nightclub where active-duty military members worked, feds say
Snippet of Article: "...Over a dozen active-duty military members were also at the club during the raid, and federal officials said some were working at the illicit operation. “We had active-duty service members who were running security at the club and involved in some of these crimes,” Pullen said. ..."

Source: www.cnn.com

[tag] Gangs and illegals Protected by Active Duty U.S. Military, You know exactly what crimes you are covering up If you are security at a nightclub, Trojan Horses of the U.S. Military in Colorado, Poor Vetting of U.S. Military, Why is Colorado Hidding the Names of These Scumbag Active Duty Military Members?, Conduct Unbecoming of Active duty Military, [/tag]

Second Amendment Infringement | Colorado Governor Polis signs restrictive gun bill into law

Article Title: Colorado Governor Polis signs restrictive gun bill into law
Snippet of Article: "..."Behind closed doors, Governor Polis cowardly signed into law the most anti-gun, anti-freedom bill in Colorado's history. Instead of respecting the individual liberties of gun owners and hunters in his state, he bent the knee to the radical gun control element of his party. In Jared's Colorado, you need a 'Polis Permission Slip' to exercise your constitutional rights. If this proposal was popular with his citizens, it would not need to be enacted in secret." ...The new law also requires CPW to maintain a database of everyone who passes the training course, which opponents say is a defacto government registry of gun owners. "

Source: www.cbsnews.com

[tag]Colorado Continues Radical Anti-America Agenda, Second Amendment Infringement, Governor Polis, Restriction of Gun Rights, Gun Registry of Colorado, [/tag]

Thank You DEA | Colorado Inaction Forces Feds to Bust Well Known Bee Hive of Illegals Infested With Gangs

Article Title: Feds Bust 114 Illegal Aliens During Raid at Colorado Underground Nightclub
Snippet of Article: "...The operation, led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Rocky Mountain Division, resulted in the arrest of 114 illegal aliens, Fox News reported.

The outlet noted that authorities said members of the violent gangs Tren de Aragua (TdA) and MS-13 frequented the venue.

Video footage the DEA shared of the raid shows officers swarming the building. ..."

Source: www.breitbart.com

[tag] Great DEA Actions, Inaction of Radical States vs. Immigration Enforcement, Colorado vs. America, Gov. Jared Polis vs. America, Colorado's Protection of Violent Gangs, [/tag]

Protecting Your Tax Dollars | USDA makes it tougher for illegals to get food stamps

Article Title: USDA makes it tougher for illegals to get food stamps
Snippet of Article: "...Trump administration is cracking down on illegal immigrants using food stamps by instructing state agencies to increase verification.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services John Walk issued guidance on Thursday to state agencies administering the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to enhance identity and immigration verification practices.

Specifically the Department of Agriculture guidance requires states to obtain more reliable documents to prove identity..."

Source: www.wnd.com

[tag] Protecting Your Tax Dollars,Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), [/tag]

Wisconsin Judge’s Angry Confrontation with Agents as She Obstructed ICE Operation | Shocking Criminal Complaint Details

Article Title: Shocking Criminal Complaint Details Wisconsin Judge’s Angry Confrontation with Agents as She Obstructed ICE Operation
Snippet of Article: "...criminal complaint detailing Judge Hannah Dugan’s actions leading up to her arrest and felony charges was unsealed on Friday. (Read the full criminal complaint here).

As previously reported, a Milwaukee County judge was arrested by the FBI for obstructing an ICE arrest last week.

According to the FBI, Judge Hannah Dugan obstructed an immigration arrest operation last week. Dugan became angry when she found out that ICE agents were waiting outside of her courtroom last week to arrest Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an illegal alien involved in a domestic abuse case she was overseeing. She allegedly directed Flores-Ruiz to exit the courthouse through a private jury door to evade arrest. ..."

Source: www.thegatewaypundit.com

[tag] Criminal Obstruction, Judge's Gone Rogue, Democracy and Justice Under Liberal America Hating Judges, [/tag]

They Won | Democrats Have Crushed Democracy and Have Made Justice Impotent

Article Title: Three Rogue Judges Block Trump Admin Efforts To Eradicate Discriminatory DEI From Schools
Snippet of Article: "...judicial coup continues apace as three federal district court judges issued directives to stop the Trump administration’s ability to halt federal funding for schools that participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination.

Thursday saw district judges in Maryland, New Hampshire, and Washington, D.C., issue separate sweeping orders to stop some of the major education reforms President Donald Trump was elected to enact. ..."

Source: thefederalist.com

[tag] They Won | Democrats Have Crushed Democracy and Have Made Justice Impotent, [/tag]

Investigation into Unlawful “Straw Donor” and Foreign Contributions in American Elections

Article Title: Investigation into Unlawful “Straw Donor” and Foreign Contributions in American Elections
Snippet of Article: "...SUBJECT: Investigation into Unlawful “Straw Donor” and Foreign Contributions in American Elections

Federal law (52 U.S.C. 30121 and 30122) strictly prohibits making political contributions in the name of another person, as well as contributions by foreign nationals.

Notwithstanding these laws designed to protect American democracy, press reports and investigations by congressional committees have generated extremely troubling evidence that online fundraising platforms have been willing participants in schemes to launder excessive and prohibited contributions to political candidates and committees.

Specifically, these reports raise concerns that malign actors are seeking to evade Federal source and amount limitations on political contributions by breaking down large contributions from one source into many smaller contributions, nominally attributed to numerous other individuals, potentially without the consent or even knowledge of the putative contributors. The reports also raise concerns that such “straw donations” are being made through “dummy” accounts, potentially using gift cards or prepaid credit cards to evade detection.

Further, there is evidence to suggest that foreign nationals..."

Source: www.whitehouse.gov

[tag] Unlawful “Straw Donor” and Foreign Contributions in American Elections [/tag]

No Bias Here (Sarcasm) | Deep Ties to Democratic Party of Judge Who Blocked Trump Actions to Protect U.S. Taxayers

Article Title: Judge who blocked Trump from cutting funding to sanctuary cities has deep ties to Democratic Party
Snippet of Article: "The judge has also spoken at events in support of former Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Barack Obama...Judge William Orrick of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a ruling on Thursday that said President Donald Trump’s executive orders against sanctuary cities. ..Trump's orders — titled "Protecting the American People Against Invasion" and "Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders" ..."

Source: www.foxnews.com

[tag] Judge William Orrick of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Biased Judges, [/tag]