Ashley Lopez
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Trump administration changes course on in-person requirements for Social Security
After announcing social security recipients would be required to appear in-person at office locations, the Trump administration is now backtracking.
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Morning news brief
Facing pressure from world markets President Trump blinks on tariffs, businesses welcome that temporary tariff relief, a former top cybersecurity official is targeted by Trump as a private American.
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Trump's election order could jeopardize 'hundreds of thousands' of future mail ballots
Eighteen states count mail-in ballots that are received after Election Day, but a new order by President Trump challenges the practice.
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Social Security officials partially walk back plans for in-person verification
Officials said they would now exempt people who apply for Medicare and disability benefits, as well as supplemental income help for the poor, from having to prove their identity in-person.
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The Social Security Administration's many proposed changes are worrying advocates
The Trump administration has announced a flurry of changes at the agency that oversees Social Security. Advocates warn these moves could lead to people having a harder time getting help with benefits.
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The Social Security Administration says it plans to cut some 7,000 jobs
The move, which is in line with an executive order from President Trump to slash the federal workforce, raises concerns about staffing at the agency that delivers crucial benefits to Americans.
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Trump wants more power over agencies. Experts worry about campaign finance regulators
President Trump's effort to "rein in" independent agencies is raising particular concern among those who follow the work of the Federal Election Commission, which enforces campaign finance laws.
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Some Trump voters express reservations with his sweeping Jan. 6 pardons
One Trump voter told NPR he supported pardons related to the Capitol attack, but has a tougher time reconciling pardons for rioters who were violent with police.
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A need for speed: Several states are looking for ways to count votes faster
Lawmakers in California and other states want to change vote-counting rules to speed up the process. One key question is whether counting can be sped up without sacrificing access to the ballot.
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After Harris' loss, black female political organizers are unsure what to do next
After Kamala Harris lost the chance to become the first Black female president, many Black women who are political organizers say they are exhausted and are taking a break from politics.
