Brandon Marshall


Tens of millions of dead people aren’t getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims
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Tens of millions of dead people aren’t getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

The Trump administration is making false claims that millions of dead people over 100 years old are still getting Social Security payments. Recently, both President Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk have shared on social media and in press conferences that people aged 100, 200, or even 300 years old are improperly collecting benefits. Musk even called it a "HUGE problem" as his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) digs into federal agencies to fight waste, fraud, and abuse.


Brandon Marshall

Brandon Marshall

Federal judge won’t immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs
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Federal judge won’t immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that she wouldn't immediately block Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing government data systems or getting involved in worker layoffs. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan acknowledged that there are real questions about Musk’s authority, but she didn’t find enough evidence of serious legal harm to warrant a temporary restraining order. This decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by 14 Democratic states challenging DOG


Brandon Marshall

Brandon Marshall

Surgeon General calls for new alcohol labels to warn Americans of cancer risk
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Surgeon General calls for new alcohol labels to warn Americans of cancer risk

The Surgeon General is pushing for new labels on alcoholic drinks to warn Americans about the link between alcohol and cancer risk. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed new labels on alcoholic drinks to warn people about the cancer risk linked to alcohol consumption. His call comes as more research highlights the health dangers of alcohol, though for the label to be added, it would need Congress's approval. Murthy argues that Americans need to be better informed about alcohol’s connectio


Brandon Marshall

Brandon Marshall