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After Layoffs, Social Security Asks Remaining Employees To Work 10% Harder

Social Security faces a growing backlog of retirement claims that agency officials hope their remaining workers can clear with a little encouragement.

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Republicans struggle with Trump's mixed signals on 'big, beautiful bill'

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El Chapo's family members cross US border in apparent deal with Trump administration

El Chapo's family members cross US border in apparent deal with Trump administration

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Labour is positive about immigration while recognising the system must change

Labour is positive about immigration while recognising the system must change

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Scottish Labour donor warns national insurance hike will fuel job losses

Scottish Labour donor warns national insurance hike will fuel job losses

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Leniency call for debts racked up by victims of domestic abuse

Leniency call for debts racked up by victims of domestic abuse

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House Democrat delays impeachment push after resistance from colleagues

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House Democrat delays impeachment push after resistance from colleagues

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'Nanny state' Britain means personal freedom to 'eat, drink, smoke and vape' in decline

'Nanny state' Britain means personal freedom to 'eat, drink, smoke and vape' in decline

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Labour civil war as minister Shabana Mahmood breaks ranks over grooming gangs inquiry

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Abortion ban could return to Missouri after voters amended state Constitution to protect procedure

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Sir Keir Starmer in Albania to tackle 'revolving door' of migration

Sir Keir Starmer in Albania to tackle 'revolving door' of migration

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Overhaul needed to prevent benefit claimants suffering harm, MPs say

Overhaul needed to prevent benefit claimants suffering harm, MPs say

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UK to allow foreign states 15% stake in newspapers

UK to allow foreign states 15% stake in newspapers

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Senators revive push to protect kids online after bill stalled in House last Congress

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Senators revive push to protect kids online after bill stalled in House last Congress

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Trump urges Qatar to help negotiations with Iran

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Trump urges Qatar to help negotiations with Iran

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Trump continues wheeling and dealing in Middle East, securing $1.2 trillion from Qatar

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Trump continues wheeling and dealing in Middle East, securing $1.2 trillion from Qatar

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WATCH: RFK Jr. rebukes Dem senator for playing politics with cancer-stricken constituent: 'You don't care'

WATCH: RFK Jr. rebukes Dem senator for playing politics with cancer-stricken constituent: 'You don't care'

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Rhode Island capital to hoist Palestinian flag at city hall, citing diversity

Rhode Island capital to hoist Palestinian flag at city hall, citing diversity

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Judge rejects NHS Fife bid to block public from livestreaming trans doctor tribunal

Judge rejects NHS Fife bid to block public from livestreaming trans doctor tribunal

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Keir Starmer to crack down on smuggling gangs as migrant crossings surge

Keir Starmer to crack down on smuggling gangs as migrant crossings surge

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Labour faces fresh demands for winter fuel U-turn after devastating poll

Labour faces fresh demands for winter fuel U-turn after devastating poll

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Ukrainian president Zelensky wants to meet Putin today to end 'barbaric' war

Ukrainian president Zelensky wants to meet Putin today to end 'barbaric' war

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Harvard University president takes 25% pay cut amid Trump administration funding freeze

Harvard University president takes 25% pay cut amid Trump administration funding freeze

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Elections Canada says Quebec recount result ‘final’ despite ballot issue

Elections Canada says Quebec recount result ‘final’ despite ballot issue

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Canada must maximize existing pipeline use before building more: minister

Canada must maximize existing pipeline use before building more: minister

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Social care needs minimum of £3.4bn to avoid decline, think tank warns

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Social care needs minimum of £3.4bn to avoid decline, think tank warns

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Extra time at the bar as pubs could stay open late for Women’s Euros

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Extra time at the bar as pubs could stay open late for Women’s Euros

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David Lammy in Turkey for Nato meeting amid prospect of Zelensky-Putin talks

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David Lammy in Turkey for Nato meeting amid prospect of Zelensky-Putin talks

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Boroughs plan to cut spending on council housing by £264m

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Boroughs plan to cut spending on council housing by £264m

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Government facing backlash over prison recall changes to free up jail space

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Government facing backlash over prison recall changes to free up jail space

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Justice Secretary warns of ‘moment of reckoning’ for grooming gangs scandal

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Justice Secretary warns of ‘moment of reckoning’ for grooming gangs scandal

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Starmer is preparing to wave white flag to Brussels in fresh Brexit betrayal, Kemi Badenoch warns

Starmer is preparing to wave white flag to Brussels in fresh Brexit betrayal, Kemi Badenoch warns

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UK drones to target people smugglers, Keir Starmer announces on historic trip

UK drones to target people smugglers, Keir Starmer announces on historic trip

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Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities to get better access to PE lessons

Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities to get better access to PE lessons

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Radical asylum change could send small boat crossings plummeting, report claims

Radical asylum change could send small boat crossings plummeting, report claims

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Pub opening hours to change for Euros - full details and how far teams need to get

Pub opening hours to change for Euros - full details and how far teams need to get

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Kids on free school meals earn £7,000 less if they live in one northern area

Kids on free school meals earn £7,000 less if they live in one northern area

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DWP 'could have prevented' tragic deaths of benefit claimants, MPs' report says

DWP 'could have prevented' tragic deaths of benefit claimants, MPs' report says

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Failing NHS bosses face having annual pay rises docked under new measures

Failing NHS bosses face having annual pay rises docked under new measures

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RFK Jr. demands Democrats give him credit for making HHS healthy again

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RFK Jr. demands Democrats give him credit for making HHS healthy again

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Minnesota leaders float rumors about Trump pardoning Derek Chauvin

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Minnesota leaders float rumors about Trump pardoning Derek Chauvin

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House GOP sprints toward finish line with Trump's agenda despite discontent in their ranks

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House GOP sprints toward finish line with Trump's agenda despite discontent in their ranks

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Parade of camels welcome Trump motorcade to Qatar

Parade of camels welcome Trump motorcade to Qatar

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Gabbard moves presidential daily intelligence brief staff from CIA to ODNI

Gabbard moves presidential daily intelligence brief staff from CIA to ODNI

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Red state treasurer reveals why state financial officers have 'obligation' to combat ESG, DEI

Red state treasurer reveals why state financial officers have 'obligation' to combat ESG, DEI

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Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested protesting Senate hearing: 'RFK kills people with hate'

Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested protesting Senate hearing: 'RFK kills people with hate'

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House progressive backs down from Trump impeachment push after pressure from fellow Dems

House progressive backs down from Trump impeachment push after pressure from fellow Dems

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What Liberals are planning for federal budget, ‘middle-class tax cut’

What Liberals are planning for federal budget, ‘middle-class tax cut’

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UK does not need to be a ‘supplicant’ to EU in forthcoming talks – Badenoch

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UK does not need to be a ‘supplicant’ to EU in forthcoming talks – Badenoch

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‘Lives at risk’, warns domestic abuse tsar over Government’s prison recall plans

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‘Lives at risk’, warns domestic abuse tsar over Government’s prison recall plans

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Royal Navy commander removed from role over allegations of sexual behaviour

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Royal Navy commander removed from role over allegations of sexual behaviour

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Fury as Starmer ‘goes soft on criminals’ by cutting length of time dangerous offenders spend behind bars

Fury as Starmer ‘goes soft on criminals’ by cutting length of time dangerous offenders spend behind bars

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Republicans voice concern over Trump's support for a new Air Force One from Qatar

Republicans voice concern over Trump's support for a new Air Force One from Qatar

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The latest roadblock for House Republicans' 'big beautiful bill': Senate Republicans

The latest roadblock for House Republicans' 'big beautiful bill': Senate Republicans

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Hardline anti-abortion movement leans into 'manhood' debate to broaden appeal

Hardline anti-abortion movement leans into 'manhood' debate to broaden appeal

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What to know about a federal proposal to help families pay for private school

What to know about a federal proposal to help families pay for private school

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Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem: Border 'invasion' meets criteria for suspending habeas corpus

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Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem: Border 'invasion' meets criteria for suspending habeas corpus

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House Republicans consider punishing New Jersey Democrats over ICE center storming

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House Republicans consider punishing New Jersey Democrats over ICE center storming

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Judge rules Trump DOJ retaliated against American Bar Association

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Judge rules Trump DOJ retaliated against American Bar Association

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Lord Ashcroft to write blockbuster biography of Nigel Farage amid Reform surge

Lord Ashcroft to write blockbuster biography of Nigel Farage amid Reform surge

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Lee Anderson’s 4-word verdict as poll predicts Reform Commons majority and Lib Dems 2nd

Lee Anderson’s 4-word verdict as poll predicts Reform Commons majority and Lib Dems 2nd

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