District of Columbia Councilwoman Brooke Pinto on Monday launched a campaign seeking to unseat Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and claim her nonvoting spot in the House. Pinto’s announcement makes her the second to challenge Norton. The incumbent Democratic delegate, 88, has faced growing calls to let a new generation fill her seat due to
The government shutdown entered its second week on Monday as a solution to Washington’s gridlock over the federal budget continues to elude lawmakers. The Senate is set to vote on a “clean” continuing resolution, or CR, on Monday evening that would keep the government funded at its current levels until late November. Senate Majority Leader
In the spirit of the season, the Washington Examiner has identified 12 issues we believe will shape and influence 2025 and beyond. The incoming Trump administration has made the fight against illegal immigration and the use of tariffs its flagship policy items. The U.S. will also possibly undergo a health revolution, while very real questions need to be answered on everything from social security reform to the military to the changing landscape of the energy sector. Part Three is on Social Security.
Retirees make up a larger proportion of citizens than ever before after birth rates sank to historic lows over the past few years, hitting below the replacement rate that is needed to sustain the United States’s population.
Nearly 73 million people across the country now receive Social Security Administration benefits as part of a vast federal social safety net program.
There are a few changes coming to Social Security in 2025, regardless of President-elect Donald Trump’s actions during his second term. Here’s a rundown of four shifts you can prepare for ahead of the holidays, largely due to inflation and wage trends.
BUSINESS-UNION DIVIDE A ‘TOUGH STRADDLE’ FOR TRUMP AHEAD OF SECOND TERM
The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is one of the biggest changes slated to come to Social Security next year.
“The COLA is tied to inflationary changes, so as the rate of inflation decreases, so does the COLA,” Kevin Thompson, a finance expert, told Newsweek. “This will be the lowest increase in the COLA since 2021 when the increase was 1.3 percent.”
In Jan. 2025, Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% raise in their payments, adding around $48 per month for the average filer and an estimated $39 per month for the typical worker with eligible disabilities.
The COLA has increased by an average of 2.6% annually over the past decade, although last year’s COLA increase was calculated to be 3.4%.
WHICH ITEMS WOULD BE AFFECTED BY TRUMP’S PROPOSED TARIFFS ON CANADA AND MEXICO
Social Security beneficiaries typically have their Medicare Part B premium deducted directly from their monthly payment if they are enrolled in the federal health insurance program.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for citizens 65 years or older. It also covers eligible beneficiaries younger than 65 with certain health conditions. An estimated 56.1 million people across the country received Medicare Part B in 2019.
Beginning in 2025, Social Security beneficiaries on the Medicare B plan will start to see $10.30 more a month deducted from their monthly payment.
That’s because Medicare Part B premiums will increase from $174.70 per month to $185 per month.
Although the premium increase will be somewhat offset by COLA adjustments, it’s still a change beneficiaries should be tracking.
WHAT TRUMP’S ECONOMIC PICKS COULD FORETELL FOR SECOND ADMINISTRATION
“I would also remind seniors that Medicare premiums that mandatorily come out of Social Security have been growing at a rate of 7.42 percent for Part B and 6.73 percent on Part D,” Joseph Patrick Roop, the president of Belmont Capital Advisors told Newsweek. “This is a large driving factor why many times the revised income goes down on Social Security even after a small COLA.”
Workers are affected by a federal policy called the earnings test limit, which may temporarily reduce their social security benefits until they reach full retirement age.
In 2024, the earnings test limit for those for those who will not reach FRA until a later year was $22,320. In 2025, the earnings test limit will increase to $23,400, and beneficiaries who have not reached FRA will have $1 withheld from their Social Security payment for every $2 in work income.
That means the beneficiaries making above $23,400 a year will be able to keep over $1,000 more of their money annually starting in 2025 before they face benefit reductions.
More people paying into Social Security will have to pay a tax on the program in 2025.
That’s because the maximum taxable earnings limit, which is the highest income subject to Social Security tax, is set to increase.
In 2024, the Social Security tax limit was $168,600, meaning people who earned more than that amount were not required to pay the tax. The tax limit in 2023 was $160,200.
In 2025, the maximum taxable earnings limit is rising to $176,100. Any current worker earning up to this amount will be required to pay the Social Security tax of 6.2% on their income each for both employees and employers.
Trump pledged to stay far away from making cuts to Social Security on the campaign trail this year.
However, experts warn reforms are needed as the federal program faces a looming crisis.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Social Security faces a $3.5 trillion shortfall over the next decade, according to the Tax Foundation.
“Fear not about Social Security going away. That’s not going to happen,” said Stephen Goss, chief actuary at the Social Security Administration, during a panel discussion in October. “The challenge is for Congress to come up with ways to either bring down the scheduled benefits, raise the tax revenue coming in, or some combination of the two, which they have always done in the entire history of this program.”
2024-12-27 13:00:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fin_focus%2F3256937%2Fmajor-changes-coming-to-social-security-regardless-trump-presence%2F?w=600&h=450, In the spirit of the season, the Washington Examiner has identified 12 issues we believe will shape and influence 2025 and beyond. The incoming Trump administration has made the fight against illegal immigration and the use of tariffs its flagship policy items. The U.S. will also possibly undergo a health revolution, while very real questions need to be answered on everything from social security,
In the spirit of the season, the Washington Examiner has identified 12 issues we believe will shape and influence 2025 and beyond. The incoming Trump administration has made the fight against illegal immigration and the use of tariffs its flagship policy items. The U.S. will also possibly undergo a health revolution, while very real questions need to be answered on everything from social security reform to the military to the changing landscape of the energy sector. Part Three is on Social Security.
Retirees make up a larger proportion of citizens than ever before after birth rates sank to historic lows over the past few years, hitting below the replacement rate that is needed to sustain the United States’s population.
Nearly 73 million people across the country now receive Social Security Administration benefits as part of a vast federal social safety net program.
There are a few changes coming to Social Security in 2025, regardless of President-elect Donald Trump’s actions during his second term. Here’s a rundown of four shifts you can prepare for ahead of the holidays, largely due to inflation and wage trends.
BUSINESS-UNION DIVIDE A ‘TOUGH STRADDLE’ FOR TRUMP AHEAD OF SECOND TERM
The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is one of the biggest changes slated to come to Social Security next year.
“The COLA is tied to inflationary changes, so as the rate of inflation decreases, so does the COLA,” Kevin Thompson, a finance expert, told Newsweek. “This will be the lowest increase in the COLA since 2021 when the increase was 1.3 percent.”
In Jan. 2025, Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% raise in their payments, adding around $48 per month for the average filer and an estimated $39 per month for the typical worker with eligible disabilities.
The COLA has increased by an average of 2.6% annually over the past decade, although last year’s COLA increase was calculated to be 3.4%.
WHICH ITEMS WOULD BE AFFECTED BY TRUMP’S PROPOSED TARIFFS ON CANADA AND MEXICO
Social Security beneficiaries typically have their Medicare Part B premium deducted directly from their monthly payment if they are enrolled in the federal health insurance program.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for citizens 65 years or older. It also covers eligible beneficiaries younger than 65 with certain health conditions. An estimated 56.1 million people across the country received Medicare Part B in 2019.
Beginning in 2025, Social Security beneficiaries on the Medicare B plan will start to see $10.30 more a month deducted from their monthly payment.
That’s because Medicare Part B premiums will increase from $174.70 per month to $185 per month.
Although the premium increase will be somewhat offset by COLA adjustments, it’s still a change beneficiaries should be tracking.
WHAT TRUMP’S ECONOMIC PICKS COULD FORETELL FOR SECOND ADMINISTRATION
“I would also remind seniors that Medicare premiums that mandatorily come out of Social Security have been growing at a rate of 7.42 percent for Part B and 6.73 percent on Part D,” Joseph Patrick Roop, the president of Belmont Capital Advisors told Newsweek. “This is a large driving factor why many times the revised income goes down on Social Security even after a small COLA.”
Workers are affected by a federal policy called the earnings test limit, which may temporarily reduce their social security benefits until they reach full retirement age.
In 2024, the earnings test limit for those for those who will not reach FRA until a later year was $22,320. In 2025, the earnings test limit will increase to $23,400, and beneficiaries who have not reached FRA will have $1 withheld from their Social Security payment for every $2 in work income.
That means the beneficiaries making above $23,400 a year will be able to keep over $1,000 more of their money annually starting in 2025 before they face benefit reductions.
More people paying into Social Security will have to pay a tax on the program in 2025.
That’s because the maximum taxable earnings limit, which is the highest income subject to Social Security tax, is set to increase.
In 2024, the Social Security tax limit was $168,600, meaning people who earned more than that amount were not required to pay the tax. The tax limit in 2023 was $160,200.
In 2025, the maximum taxable earnings limit is rising to $176,100. Any current worker earning up to this amount will be required to pay the Social Security tax of 6.2% on their income each for both employees and employers.
Trump pledged to stay far away from making cuts to Social Security on the campaign trail this year.
However, experts warn reforms are needed as the federal program faces a looming crisis.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Social Security faces a $3.5 trillion shortfall over the next decade, according to the Tax Foundation.
“Fear not about Social Security going away. That’s not going to happen,” said Stephen Goss, chief actuary at the Social Security Administration, during a panel discussion in October. “The challenge is for Congress to come up with ways to either bring down the scheduled benefits, raise the tax revenue coming in, or some combination of the two, which they have always done in the entire history of this program.”
, In the spirit of the season, the Washington Examiner has identified 12 issues we believe will shape and influence 2025 and beyond. The incoming Trump administration has made the fight against illegal immigration and the use of tariffs its flagship policy items. The U.S. will also possibly undergo a health revolution, while very real questions need to be answered on everything from social security reform to the military to the changing landscape of the energy sector. Part Three is on Social Security . Retirees make up a larger proportion of citizens than ever before after birth rates sank to historic lows over the past few years, hitting below the replacement rate that is needed to sustain the United States’s population. Nearly 73 million people across the country now receive Social Security Administration benefits as part of a vast federal social safety net program. There are a few changes coming to Social Security in 2025, regardless of President-elect Donald Trump’s actions during his second term. Here’s a rundown of four shifts you can prepare for ahead of the holidays, largely due to inflation and wage trends. BUSINESS-UNION DIVIDE A ‘TOUGH STRADDLE’ FOR TRUMP AHEAD OF SECOND TERM COLA Adjustments The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is one of the biggest changes slated to come to Social Security next year. “The COLA is tied to inflationary changes, so as the rate of inflation decreases, so does the COLA,” Kevin Thompson, a finance expert, told Newsweek . “This will be the lowest increase in the COLA since 2021 when the increase was 1.3 percent.” In Jan. 2025, Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% raise in their payments, adding around $48 per month for the average filer and an estimated $39 per month for the typical worker with eligible disabilities. The COLA has increased by an average of 2.6% annually over the past decade, although last year’s COLA increase was calculated to be 3.4%. WHICH ITEMS WOULD BE AFFECTED BY TRUMP’S PROPOSED TARIFFS ON CANADA AND MEXICO Increases in Medicare B premiums Social Security beneficiaries typically have their Medicare Part B premium deducted directly from their monthly payment if they are enrolled in the federal health insurance program. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for citizens 65 years or older. It also covers eligible beneficiaries younger than 65 with certain health conditions. An estimated 56.1 million people across the country received Medicare Part B in 2019. Beginning in 2025, Social Security beneficiaries on the Medicare B plan will start to see $10.30 more a month deducted from their monthly payment. That’s because Medicare Part B premiums will increase from $174.70 per month to $185 per month. Although the premium increase will be somewhat offset by COLA adjustments, it’s still a change beneficiaries should be tracking. WHAT TRUMP’S ECONOMIC PICKS COULD FORETELL FOR SECOND ADMINISTRATION “I would also remind seniors that Medicare premiums that mandatorily come out of Social Security have been growing at a rate of 7.42 percent for Part B and 6.73 percent on Part D,” Joseph Patrick Roop, the president of Belmont Capital Advisors told Newsweek. “This is a large driving factor why many times the revised income goes down on Social Security even after a small COLA.” Earnings test adjustment Workers are affected by a federal policy called the earnings test limit, which may temporarily reduce their social security benefits until they reach full retirement age. In 2024, the earnings test limit for those for those who will not reach FRA until a later year was $22,320. In 2025, the earnings test limit will increase to $23,400, and beneficiaries who have not reached FRA will have $1 withheld from their Social Security payment for every $2 in work income. That means the beneficiaries making above $23,400 a year will be able to keep over $1,000 more of their money annually starting in 2025 before they face benefit reductions. Tax increases More people paying into Social Security will have to pay a tax on the program in 2025. That’s because the maximum taxable earnings limit, which is the highest income subject to Social Security tax, is set to increase. In 2024, the Social Security tax limit was $168,600, meaning people who earned more than that amount were not required to pay the tax. The tax limit in 2023 was $160,200. In 2025, the maximum taxable earnings limit is rising to $176,100. Any current worker earning up to this amount will be required to pay the Social Security tax of 6.2% on their income each for both employees and employers. What’s next? Trump pledged to stay far away from making cuts to Social Security on the campaign trail this year. However, experts warn reforms are needed as the federal program faces a looming crisis. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Social Security faces a $3.5 trillion shortfall over the next decade, according to the Tax Foundation. “Fear not about Social Security going away. That’s not going to happen,” said Stephen Goss, chief actuary at the Social Security Administration, during a panel discussion in October. “The challenge is for Congress to come up with ways to either bring down the scheduled benefits, raise the tax revenue coming in, or some combination of the two, which they have always done in the entire history of this program.”, , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/donald-trump-social-security-tax.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,
Medicare’s $2,000 cap on what beneficiaries pay out-of-pocket for prescription drugs covered by the health insurance program will begin on Jan. 1.
The price cap will apply to drugs under Medicare Part D. With roughly 53 million people across the country on this plan in 2024, the cap is projected to lower costs for many of those enrolled.
“If your out-of-pocket spending on covered drugs reaches $2,000 (including certain payments made on your behalf, like through the Extra Help program), you’ll automatically get ‘catastrophic coverage.’ That means you won’t have to pay out-of-pocket for covered Part D drugs for the rest of the calendar year,” Medicare announced.
The nonprofit organization AARP has projected that 3.2 million Americans will save money on prescription medications in 2025.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for citizens 65 years or older that also covers eligible beneficiaries younger than 65 with certain health conditions. Medicare Part D is an outpatient prescription drug benefit for people with Medicare “provided through private plans that contract with the federal government,” according to KFF.
The changes to Medicare’s prescription drug cap were set in motion by the Biden administration’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
Many lawmakers have expressed concern the IRA’s policy change has caused insurers to hike the drug plan premiums for millions of Medicare beneficiaries to fill the gap in what patients used to pay. Premiums for many Medicare Part D plans increased in 2024, ahead of the drug cap changes.
Republicans have criticized President Joe Biden for subsequently giving health insurers an extra $15 per member a month to offset premium spikes just months before the 2024 presidential election.
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Biden’s subsidies to health insurers will cost an estimated $5 billion next year.
“One of [Biden’s] signature domestic achievements is set to cause a significant spike in Medicare premiums for millions of Americans just ahead of the Nov. election,” Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) posted on X in August. “Now, his admin is preparing to dole out billions of dollars to private insurance companies…”
2024-12-26 22:36:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolicy%2Fhealthcare%2F3270458%2Fmedicare-prescription-drug-cap-take-effect-jan-1%2F?w=600&h=450, Medicare’s $2,000 cap on what beneficiaries pay out-of-pocket for prescription drugs covered by the health insurance program will begin on Jan. 1. The price cap will apply to drugs under Medicare Part D. With roughly 53 million people across the country on this plan in 2024, the cap is projected to lower costs for many,
Medicare’s $2,000 cap on what beneficiaries pay out-of-pocket for prescription drugs covered by the health insurance program will begin on Jan. 1.
The price cap will apply to drugs under Medicare Part D. With roughly 53 million people across the country on this plan in 2024, the cap is projected to lower costs for many of those enrolled.
“If your out-of-pocket spending on covered drugs reaches $2,000 (including certain payments made on your behalf, like through the Extra Help program), you’ll automatically get ‘catastrophic coverage.’ That means you won’t have to pay out-of-pocket for covered Part D drugs for the rest of the calendar year,” Medicare announced.
The nonprofit organization AARP has projected that 3.2 million Americans will save money on prescription medications in 2025.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for citizens 65 years or older that also covers eligible beneficiaries younger than 65 with certain health conditions. Medicare Part D is an outpatient prescription drug benefit for people with Medicare “provided through private plans that contract with the federal government,” according to KFF.
The changes to Medicare’s prescription drug cap were set in motion by the Biden administration’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
Many lawmakers have expressed concern the IRA’s policy change has caused insurers to hike the drug plan premiums for millions of Medicare beneficiaries to fill the gap in what patients used to pay. Premiums for many Medicare Part D plans increased in 2024, ahead of the drug cap changes.
Republicans have criticized President Joe Biden for subsequently giving health insurers an extra $15 per member a month to offset premium spikes just months before the 2024 presidential election.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Biden’s subsidies to health insurers will cost an estimated $5 billion next year.
“One of [Biden’s] signature domestic achievements is set to cause a significant spike in Medicare premiums for millions of Americans just ahead of the Nov. election,” Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) posted on X in August. “Now, his admin is preparing to dole out billions of dollars to private insurance companies…”
, Medicare’s $2,000 cap on what beneficiaries pay out-of-pocket for prescription drugs covered by the health insurance program will begin on Jan. 1. The price cap will apply to drugs under Medicare Part D. With roughly 53 million people across the country on this plan in 2024, the cap is projected to lower costs for many of those enrolled. “If your out-of-pocket spending on covered drugs reaches $2,000 (including certain payments made on your behalf, like through the Extra Help program), you’ll automatically get ‘catastrophic coverage.’ That means you won’t have to pay out-of-pocket for covered Part D drugs for the rest of the calendar year,” Medicare announced. The nonprofit organization AARP has projected that 3.2 million Americans will save money on prescription medications in 2025. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for citizens 65 years or older that also covers eligible beneficiaries younger than 65 with certain health conditions. Medicare Part D is an outpatient prescription drug benefit for people with Medicare “provided through private plans that contract with the federal government,” according to KFF. The changes to Medicare’s prescription drug cap were set in motion by the Biden administration’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi surrounded by House Democrats, signs the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 during a bill enrollment ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File) Many lawmakers have expressed concern the IRA’s policy change has caused insurers to hike the drug plan premiums for millions of Medicare beneficiaries to fill the gap in what patients used to pay. Premiums for many Medicare Part D plans increased in 2024, ahead of the drug cap changes. Republicans have criticized President Joe Biden for subsequently giving health insurers an extra $15 per member a month to offset premium spikes just months before the 2024 presidential election. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Biden’s subsidies to health insurers will cost an estimated $5 billion next year. “One of [Biden’s] signature domestic achievements is set to cause a significant spike in Medicare premiums for millions of Americans just ahead of the Nov. election,” Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) posted on X in August. “Now, his admin is preparing to dole out billions of dollars to private insurance companies…”, , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP23362503579584-1024×589.jpg, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,
The Secret Service allegedly pulled from President Joe Biden’s security detail to add protection for former President Donald Trump after he narrowly escaped assassination.
The decision to reduce a sitting president’s detail was unusual but necessary, according to a report from the New York Times.
With Biden relying on security for fewer events as his pace slows, the Secret Service felt it was safe to shift agents temporarily to protect Trump.
Donald Mihalek, who worked for the Secret Service for two decades before retiring in 2019, offered further insight into the decision.
Milhalek said the agency’s methodology is “flexible” and made to “address known, and unknown, threats.”
“The steps the Secret Service is taking are a natural part of its asymmetrical approach to assure their no-fail mission is fulfilled,” he told the outlet.
The embattled agency faced heavy scrutiny after it failed to stop a would-be assassin from opening fire on Trump during an outdoor rally in July. While Secret Service agents were made aware numerous times of the massive security threat prior to the shooting, a gunman shot Trump, killed one spectator, and seriously injured two others.
After facing heavy pressure to resign, Kimberly Cheatle, the agency’s head, stepped down last month.
Trump has not held an outdoor rally since the July debacle, but the Secret Service announced plans to provide additional security should he decide to do so. Ballistic glass, which is designed to repel bullets, will be used at outdoor rallies in the future.
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A bipartisan congressional investigation is underway, along with FBI scrutiny into the attempted assassination.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the Secret Service for comment.
2024-08-16 15:19:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3123976%2Fsecret-service-pulling-biden-security-team-protect-trump%2F?w=600&h=450, The Secret Service allegedly pulled from President Joe Biden’s security detail to add protection for former President Donald Trump after he narrowly escaped assassination. The decision to reduce a sitting president’s detail was unusual but necessary, according to a report from the New York Times. With Biden relying on security for fewer events as his,
The Secret Service allegedly pulled from President Joe Biden’s security detail to add protection for former President Donald Trump after he narrowly escaped assassination.
The decision to reduce a sitting president’s detail was unusual but necessary, according to a report from the New York Times.
With Biden relying on security for fewer events as his pace slows, the Secret Service felt it was safe to shift agents temporarily to protect Trump.
Donald Mihalek, who worked for the Secret Service for two decades before retiring in 2019, offered further insight into the decision.
Milhalek said the agency’s methodology is “flexible” and made to “address known, and unknown, threats.”
“The steps the Secret Service is taking are a natural part of its asymmetrical approach to assure their no-fail mission is fulfilled,” he told the outlet.
The embattled agency faced heavy scrutiny after it failed to stop a would-be assassin from opening fire on Trump during an outdoor rally in July. While Secret Service agents were made aware numerous times of the massive security threat prior to the shooting, a gunman shot Trump, killed one spectator, and seriously injured two others.
After facing heavy pressure to resign, Kimberly Cheatle, the agency’s head, stepped down last month.
Trump has not held an outdoor rally since the July debacle, but the Secret Service announced plans to provide additional security should he decide to do so. Ballistic glass, which is designed to repel bullets, will be used at outdoor rallies in the future.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
A bipartisan congressional investigation is underway, along with FBI scrutiny into the attempted assassination.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the Secret Service for comment.
, The Secret Service allegedly pulled from President Joe Biden’s security detail to add protection for former President Donald Trump after he narrowly escaped assassination. The decision to reduce a sitting president’s detail was unusual but necessary, according to a report from the New York Times. With Biden relying on security for fewer events as his pace slows, the Secret Service felt it was safe to shift agents temporarily to protect Trump. Former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed into a car after an incident at a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter is dead after injuring former U.S. President Donald Trump, killing one audience member, and injuring another in the shooting. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Donald Mihalek, who worked for the Secret Service for two decades before retiring in 2019, offered further insight into the decision. Milhalek said the agency’s methodology is “flexible” and made to “address known, and unknown, threats.” “The steps the Secret Service is taking are a natural part of its asymmetrical approach to assure their no-fail mission is fulfilled,” he told the outlet. The embattled agency faced heavy scrutiny after it failed to stop a would-be assassin from opening fire on Trump during an outdoor rally in July. While Secret Service agents were made aware numerous times of the massive security threat prior to the shooting, a gunman shot Trump, killed one spectator, and seriously injured two others. Then-Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle arrives to testify about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Pennsylvania before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee at the Capitol on July 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell) After facing heavy pressure to resign, Kimberly Cheatle, the agency’s head, stepped down last month. Trump has not held an outdoor rally since the July debacle, but the Secret Service announced plans to provide additional security should he decide to do so. Ballistic glass, which is designed to repel bullets, will be used at outdoor rallies in the future. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER A bipartisan congressional investigation is underway, along with FBI scrutiny into the attempted assassination. The Washington Examiner reached out to the Secret Service for comment. , , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Trump-pushed-into-car.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,
House Republicans sounded the alarm on their chances to expand their majority in the lower chamber as they seek to rev up conservatives and ward off Vice President Kamala Harris’s momentum.
Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), who heads the House GOP’s campaign arm, told his colleagues that “the Democrats are at the gates,” according to Punchbowl News.
Democrats only need to gain four seats to capture the majority in the House this November. Hudson is the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, which last month announced that its $37 million fundraising haul was the largest amount ever recorded in the second quarter of an election year.
His comments came as key Republican members from the lower chamber gathered for a conference call Thursday evening. Echoing Hudson’s warning was the lower chamber’s top Republican.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said his party is facing an “ominous” political landscape as many Republicans were caught off-guard by Harris’s sudden ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket.
Harris is shrinking former President Donald Trump’s lead in several battleground states where Republican congressional candidates are in tight races.
In Michigan, former Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett is facing off against Democrat Curtis Hertel Jr. However, with Harris up by 3 percentage points in Michigan, according to some polls, Democratic momentum could shore up support for Hertel.
“We’re at a point where you have to be pretty different from your own party’s presidential candidate to distinguish the voters,” Matt Grossman, the director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University, told WKAR Public Media earlier this year. “Most people who vote for a Republican president are going to vote Republican for Congress and the same on the Democratic side.”
Michigan’s 8th Congressional District is also up for grabs as Democratic state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet and Republican Paul Junge fight to succeed Rep. Dan. Kildee (D-MI). The Cook Political Report rates their race a toss-up.
Harris is also leading Trump in Virginia, a state where the GOP leader once held a slight edge over President Joe Biden. Trump-endorsed Derrick Anderson and Democratic candidate Yevgeny “Eugene” Vindman, both Army veterans, are vying to replace retiring Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) in Virginia’s 7th District. Vindman served in the Trump administration until he was booted for testifying about a 2019 phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
“I think the RNC is going to look at the 7th as the most likely pick-up in Virginia,” political analyst Bob Holsworth told the Hill last month. “I expect this to be heavily competitive, I expect a lot of money to be raised, and it’s crucial for the Democrats if they’re going to take the House to hold on to this seat.”
Johnson and Hudson agreed that fundraising was critical during the House Republican Conference call on Thursday.
“But the Democrats are … hauling in hundreds of millions of dollars in the last few weeks. If we’re going to accomplish our goal of growing our majority, I need you to want it,” Hudson told his colleagues as the NRCC leader seeks to expand the Republican footprint in Congress.
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Johnson said he plans to transfer $4 million to the NRCC. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) announced she also would transfer $2 million to the House GOP’s campaign arm, the New York GOP, and other candidates.
“We still have a great shot to grow our majority,” Hudson encouraged his colleagues.
2024-08-16 15:06:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fcongressional%2F3123896%2Fhouse-gop-growing-majority-post-harris-entrance-ominous%2F?w=600&h=450, House Republicans sounded the alarm on their chances to expand their majority in the lower chamber as they seek to rev up conservatives and ward off Vice President Kamala Harris’s momentum. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), who heads the House GOP’s campaign arm, told his colleagues that “the Democrats are at the gates,” according to Punchbowl,
House Republicans sounded the alarm on their chances to expand their majority in the lower chamber as they seek to rev up conservatives and ward off Vice President Kamala Harris’s momentum.
Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), who heads the House GOP’s campaign arm, told his colleagues that “the Democrats are at the gates,” according to Punchbowl News.
Democrats only need to gain four seats to capture the majority in the House this November. Hudson is the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, which last month announced that its $37 million fundraising haul was the largest amount ever recorded in the second quarter of an election year.
His comments came as key Republican members from the lower chamber gathered for a conference call Thursday evening. Echoing Hudson’s warning was the lower chamber’s top Republican.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said his party is facing an “ominous” political landscape as many Republicans were caught off-guard by Harris’s sudden ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket.
Harris is shrinking former President Donald Trump’s lead in several battleground states where Republican congressional candidates are in tight races.
In Michigan, former Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett is facing off against Democrat Curtis Hertel Jr. However, with Harris up by 3 percentage points in Michigan, according to some polls, Democratic momentum could shore up support for Hertel.
“We’re at a point where you have to be pretty different from your own party’s presidential candidate to distinguish the voters,” Matt Grossman, the director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University, told WKAR Public Media earlier this year. “Most people who vote for a Republican president are going to vote Republican for Congress and the same on the Democratic side.”
Michigan’s 8th Congressional District is also up for grabs as Democratic state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet and Republican Paul Junge fight to succeed Rep. Dan. Kildee (D-MI). The Cook Political Report rates their race a toss-up.
Harris is also leading Trump in Virginia, a state where the GOP leader once held a slight edge over President Joe Biden. Trump-endorsed Derrick Anderson and Democratic candidate Yevgeny “Eugene” Vindman, both Army veterans, are vying to replace retiring Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) in Virginia’s 7th District. Vindman served in the Trump administration until he was booted for testifying about a 2019 phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
“I think the RNC is going to look at the 7th as the most likely pick-up in Virginia,” political analyst Bob Holsworth told the Hill last month. “I expect this to be heavily competitive, I expect a lot of money to be raised, and it’s crucial for the Democrats if they’re going to take the House to hold on to this seat.”
Johnson and Hudson agreed that fundraising was critical during the House Republican Conference call on Thursday.
“But the Democrats are … hauling in hundreds of millions of dollars in the last few weeks. If we’re going to accomplish our goal of growing our majority, I need you to want it,” Hudson told his colleagues as the NRCC leader seeks to expand the Republican footprint in Congress.
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Johnson said he plans to transfer $4 million to the NRCC. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) announced she also would transfer $2 million to the House GOP’s campaign arm, the New York GOP, and other candidates.
“We still have a great shot to grow our majority,” Hudson encouraged his colleagues.
, House Republicans sounded the alarm on their chances to expand their majority in the lower chamber as they seek to rev up conservatives and ward off Vice President Kamala Harris’s momentum. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), who heads the House GOP’s campaign arm, told his colleagues that “the Democrats are at the gates,” according to Punchbowl News. Democrats only need to gain four seats to capture the majority in the House this November. Hudson is the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, which last month announced that its $37 million fundraising haul was the largest amount ever recorded in the second quarter of an election year. His comments came as key Republican members from the lower chamber gathered for a conference call Thursday evening. Echoing Hudson’s warning was the lower chamber’s top Republican. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said his party is facing an “ominous” political landscape as many Republicans were caught off-guard by Harris’s sudden ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket. Harris is shrinking former President Donald Trump’s lead in several battleground states where Republican congressional candidates are in tight races. In Michigan, former Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett is facing off against Democrat Curtis Hertel Jr. However, with Harris up by 3 percentage points in Michigan, according to some polls, Democratic momentum could shore up support for Hertel. Then-Michigan state Sen. Tom Barrett (left) attends a campaign rally on Nov. 4, 2022, in Benton Township, Michigan, and Michigan state Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. (right) speaks with reporters on June 30, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. (AP Photo/File) “We’re at a point where you have to be pretty different from your own party’s presidential candidate to distinguish the voters,” Matt Grossman, the director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University, told WKAR Public Media earlier this year. “Most people who vote for a Republican president are going to vote Republican for Congress and the same on the Democratic side.” Michigan’s 8th Congressional District is also up for grabs as Democratic state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet and Republican Paul Junge fight to succeed Rep. Dan. Kildee (D-MI). The Cook Political Report rates their race a toss-up. Harris is also leading Trump in Virginia, a state where the GOP leader once held a slight edge over President Joe Biden. Trump-endorsed Derrick Anderson and Democratic candidate Yevgeny “Eugene” Vindman, both Army veterans, are vying to replace retiring Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) in Virginia’s 7th District. Vindman served in the Trump administration until he was booted for testifying about a 2019 phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “I think the RNC is going to look at the 7th as the most likely pick-up in Virginia,” political analyst Bob Holsworth told the Hill last month. “I expect this to be heavily competitive, I expect a lot of money to be raised, and it’s crucial for the Democrats if they’re going to take the House to hold on to this seat.” Army Lt. Col. Yevgeny Vindman (right) sits behind his twin brother, National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, as he testifies before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on Nov. 19, 2019, during a public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump’s efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Johnson and Hudson agreed that fundraising was critical during the House Republican Conference call on Thursday. “But the Democrats are … hauling in hundreds of millions of dollars in the last few weeks. If we’re going to accomplish our goal of growing our majority, I need you to want it,” Hudson told his colleagues as the NRCC leader seeks to expand the Republican footprint in Congress. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Johnson said he plans to transfer $4 million to the NRCC. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) announced she also would transfer $2 million to the House GOP’s campaign arm, the New York GOP, and other candidates. “We still have a great shot to grow our majority,” Hudson encouraged his colleagues. , , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Michigan.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy urged former President Donald Trump to lighten up on the campaign insults, a suggestion the feisty GOP elder appears to have disregarded.
Ramaswamy said on Wednesday he had repeatedly spoken to Trump about focusing on policy, not personality. Ramaswamy also claimed the former president was “receptive” to his criticism and is starting to follow his counsel, according to a report from Politico.
Ramaswamy specifically referenced a call he made to Trump after Vice President Kamala Harris tapped Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) to be her running mate. The straight-talking Republican remembered telling Trump that this was his chance to “shift the focus to policy.”
But since Walz made his entrance into the race, Trump hasn’t appeared to hold back on personal attacks against the vice president.
Just a day after Walz made his entrance into the race, Trump called Harris “crazy” and ridiculed her for “giving the same exact speech over and over” during a campaign rally in Montana.
“You know she got about nine different ways of pronouncing the name,” Trump told crowds as he joked about how he deliberately pronounces the vice president’s name incorrectly.
While Trump polls ahead of Harris in major national surveys, the vice president has shrunk his lead and stoked fears in the GOP camp that Trump needs to adjust his campaign strategy.
Despite Ramaswamy’s admonition to the former president, this week, it was the same Trump during an Asheville, North Carolina, campaign stop. On Wednesday, Trump called Harris “stupid” as he mocked her laugh.
“For nearly four years, Kamala has crackled as the American economy has burned,” Trump said as his supporters chuckled. “What happened to her laugh?” he questioned. “I haven’t heard that laugh in about a week! That’s why they keep her off the stage; that’s why she’s disappeared.
“‘Her laugh is career-threatening,’ they said — ‘don’t laugh,’” Trump continued, boosted by the cheering audience. “She doesn’t laugh anymore. It’s smart, but someday it’s going to come out. That’s the laugh of a person with some big problems.”
Ramaswamy ran a brief primary race against Trump this election cycle before dropping his bid in January. Since then, he’s given the former president a hearty endorsement and has become one of his top surrogates.
Now he’s one of many Republicans urging Trump to drop verbal slurs in favor of meaty debates.
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“The winning formula for President Trump is very plain to see,” former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway said earlier this week. “It’s fewer insults, more insights, and that policy contrast.”
Ramaswamy on Wednesday sounded urgent as he warned Republicans would lose the election if Trump ignored warnings. If the GOP stays focused on policy distinctions, “I think we win,” he said. “And if not, I think we lose.”
2024-08-15 20:21:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3123222%2Ftrump-ignores-advisers-suggestion-steer-clear-personal-attacks-on-harris%2F?w=600&h=450, Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy urged former President Donald Trump to lighten up on the campaign insults, a suggestion the feisty GOP elder appears to have disregarded. Ramaswamy said on Wednesday he had repeatedly spoken to Trump about focusing on policy, not personality. Ramaswamy also claimed the former president was “receptive” to his criticism,
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy urged former President Donald Trump to lighten up on the campaign insults, a suggestion the feisty GOP elder appears to have disregarded.
Ramaswamy said on Wednesday he had repeatedly spoken to Trump about focusing on policy, not personality. Ramaswamy also claimed the former president was “receptive” to his criticism and is starting to follow his counsel, according to a report from Politico.
Ramaswamy specifically referenced a call he made to Trump after Vice President Kamala Harris tapped Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) to be her running mate. The straight-talking Republican remembered telling Trump that this was his chance to “shift the focus to policy.”
But since Walz made his entrance into the race, Trump hasn’t appeared to hold back on personal attacks against the vice president.
Just a day after Walz made his entrance into the race, Trump called Harris “crazy” and ridiculed her for “giving the same exact speech over and over” during a campaign rally in Montana.
“You know she got about nine different ways of pronouncing the name,” Trump told crowds as he joked about how he deliberately pronounces the vice president’s name incorrectly.
While Trump polls ahead of Harris in major national surveys, the vice president has shrunk his lead and stoked fears in the GOP camp that Trump needs to adjust his campaign strategy.
Despite Ramaswamy’s admonition to the former president, this week, it was the same Trump during an Asheville, North Carolina, campaign stop. On Wednesday, Trump called Harris “stupid” as he mocked her laugh.
“For nearly four years, Kamala has crackled as the American economy has burned,” Trump said as his supporters chuckled. “What happened to her laugh?” he questioned. “I haven’t heard that laugh in about a week! That’s why they keep her off the stage; that’s why she’s disappeared.
“‘Her laugh is career-threatening,’ they said — ‘don’t laugh,’” Trump continued, boosted by the cheering audience. “She doesn’t laugh anymore. It’s smart, but someday it’s going to come out. That’s the laugh of a person with some big problems.”
Ramaswamy ran a brief primary race against Trump this election cycle before dropping his bid in January. Since then, he’s given the former president a hearty endorsement and has become one of his top surrogates.
Now he’s one of many Republicans urging Trump to drop verbal slurs in favor of meaty debates.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
“The winning formula for President Trump is very plain to see,” former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway said earlier this week. “It’s fewer insults, more insights, and that policy contrast.”
Ramaswamy on Wednesday sounded urgent as he warned Republicans would lose the election if Trump ignored warnings. If the GOP stays focused on policy distinctions, “I think we win,” he said. “And if not, I think we lose.”
, Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy urged former President Donald Trump to lighten up on the campaign insults, a suggestion the feisty GOP elder appears to have disregarded. Ramaswamy said on Wednesday he had repeatedly spoken to Trump about focusing on policy, not personality. Ramaswamy also claimed the former president was “receptive” to his criticism and is starting to follow his counsel, according to a report from Politico. Ramaswamy specifically referenced a call he made to Trump after Vice President Kamala Harris tapped Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) to be her running mate. The straight-talking Republican remembered telling Trump that this was his chance to “shift the focus to policy.” Vivek Ramaswamy gives a thumbs up as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Racine, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) But since Walz made his entrance into the race, Trump hasn’t appeared to hold back on personal attacks against the vice president. Just a day after Walz made his entrance into the race, Trump called Harris “crazy” and ridiculed her for “giving the same exact speech over and over” during a campaign rally in Montana. “You know she got about nine different ways of pronouncing the name,” Trump told crowds as he joked about how he deliberately pronounces the vice president’s name incorrectly. While Trump polls ahead of Harris in major national surveys, the vice president has shrunk his lead and stoked fears in the GOP camp that Trump needs to adjust his campaign strategy. Despite Ramaswamy’s admonition to the former president, this week, it was the same Trump during an Asheville, North Carolina, campaign stop. On Wednesday, Trump called Harris “stupid” as he mocked her laugh. “For nearly four years, Kamala has crackled as the American economy has burned,” Trump said as his supporters chuckled. “What happened to her laugh?” he questioned. “I haven’t heard that laugh in about a week! That’s why they keep her off the stage; that’s why she’s disappeared. “‘Her laugh is career-threatening,’ they said — ‘don’t laugh,’” Trump continued, boosted by the cheering audience. “She doesn’t laugh anymore. It’s smart, but someday it’s going to come out. That’s the laugh of a person with some big problems.” Ramaswamy ran a brief primary race against Trump this election cycle before dropping his bid in January. Since then, he’s given the former president a hearty endorsement and has become one of his top surrogates. Now he’s one of many Republicans urging Trump to drop verbal slurs in favor of meaty debates. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER “The winning formula for President Trump is very plain to see,” former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway said earlier this week. “It’s fewer insults, more insights, and that policy contrast.” Ramaswamy on Wednesday sounded urgent as he warned Republicans would lose the election if Trump ignored warnings. If the GOP stays focused on policy distinctions, “I think we win,” he said. “And if not, I think we lose.”, , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/V.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,
Although a group of hackers may have stolen the personal records of billions of people, there are ways to combat identity theft and protect your information.
The hacking group USDoD alleged in April that it had breached 2.9 billion people’s information from National Public Data, according to federal court filings in Florida. Bloomberg Law reported the lawsuit, which indicated that social security cards, among other materials, had been exposed to cyber attackers.
National Public Data hasn’t confirmed the mass data breach, although emails show it is “aware of certain third-party claims about consumer data and is investigating these issues,” according to the Los Angeles Times.
Here are three simple measures U.S. citizens can take to make sure their information is as secure as possible.
Contact one of three major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion, to freeze information if you detect any suspicious activity. Doing so prevents hackers from accessing credit cards, making loans, or opening accounts under a false identity. Freezing information can be done easily by phone or online and is free.
Adding two-factor authentication provides an extra layer of security for hackers to process. Using an authenticator app will keep you secure even if cyber attackers hack your phone number.
However, two-factor authentication is of little use if you have a weak password. Strengthening security means using hard-to-guess passwords that are different for each site you use. Periodically change passwords to keep hackers on their toes.
Although many people become overwhelmed with remembering complex passwords, there are always free password manager apps to help keep you secure.
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Be careful not to click on text message links or emails from unfamiliar sources. Hackers commonly target vulnerable populations by sending a message with a time-sensitive deadline, which urges the user to click on the link to protect themselves.
Use a free tool from the cybersecurity company Pentester if you want to make sure National Public Data hackers haven’t accessed your data. Additionally, you can take advantage of a service that monitors your accounts.
2024-08-14 22:41:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolicy%2Ftechnology%2F3122033%2Fhackers-stolen-social-security-number-precautions-should-take%2F?w=600&h=450, Although a group of hackers may have stolen the personal records of billions of people, there are ways to combat identity theft and protect your information. The hacking group USDoD alleged in April that it had breached 2.9 billion people’s information from National Public Data, according to federal court filings in Florida. Bloomberg Law reported,
Although a group of hackers may have stolen the personal records of billions of people, there are ways to combat identity theft and protect your information.
The hacking group USDoD alleged in April that it had breached 2.9 billion people’s information from National Public Data, according to federal court filings in Florida. Bloomberg Law reported the lawsuit, which indicated that social security cards, among other materials, had been exposed to cyber attackers.
National Public Data hasn’t confirmed the mass data breach, although emails show it is “aware of certain third-party claims about consumer data and is investigating these issues,” according to the Los Angeles Times.
Here are three simple measures U.S. citizens can take to make sure their information is as secure as possible.
Contact one of three major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion, to freeze information if you detect any suspicious activity. Doing so prevents hackers from accessing credit cards, making loans, or opening accounts under a false identity. Freezing information can be done easily by phone or online and is free.
Adding two-factor authentication provides an extra layer of security for hackers to process. Using an authenticator app will keep you secure even if cyber attackers hack your phone number.
However, two-factor authentication is of little use if you have a weak password. Strengthening security means using hard-to-guess passwords that are different for each site you use. Periodically change passwords to keep hackers on their toes.
Although many people become overwhelmed with remembering complex passwords, there are always free password manager apps to help keep you secure.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Be careful not to click on text message links or emails from unfamiliar sources. Hackers commonly target vulnerable populations by sending a message with a time-sensitive deadline, which urges the user to click on the link to protect themselves.
Use a free tool from the cybersecurity company Pentester if you want to make sure National Public Data hackers haven’t accessed your data. Additionally, you can take advantage of a service that monitors your accounts.
, Although a group of hackers may have stolen the personal records of billions of people, there are ways to combat identity theft and protect your information. The hacking group USDoD alleged in April that it had breached 2.9 billion people’s information from National Public Data, according to federal court filings in Florida. Bloomberg Law reported the lawsuit, which indicated that social security cards, among other materials, had been exposed to cyber attackers. National Public Data hasn’t confirmed the mass data breach, although emails show it is “aware of certain third-party claims about consumer data and is investigating these issues,” according to the Los Angeles Times. Here are three simple measures U.S. citizens can take to make sure their information is as secure as possible. Freeze your credit files Contact one of three major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion, to freeze information if you detect any suspicious activity. Doing so prevents hackers from accessing credit cards, making loans, or opening accounts under a false identity. Freezing information can be done easily by phone or online and is free. Use two-factor authentication and strong passwords Adding two-factor authentication provides an extra layer of security for hackers to process. Using an authenticator app will keep you secure even if cyber attackers hack your phone number. However, two-factor authentication is of little use if you have a weak password. Strengthening security means using hard-to-guess passwords that are different for each site you use. Periodically change passwords to keep hackers on their toes. Although many people become overwhelmed with remembering complex passwords, there are always free password manager apps to help keep you secure. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Exercise common sense Be careful not to click on text message links or emails from unfamiliar sources. Hackers commonly target vulnerable populations by sending a message with a time-sensitive deadline, which urges the user to click on the link to protect themselves. Use a free tool from the cybersecurity company Pentester if you want to make sure National Public Data hackers haven’t accessed your data. Additionally, you can take advantage of a service that monitors your accounts. , , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/National-Public-Data.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,
Paramount is making deep cuts to its workforce starting Tuesday as the Hollywood entertainment titan looks to slash costs.
Paramount co-CEOs Chris McCarthy, Brian Robbins, and George Cheeks made the announcement in a memo to employees, stating that the layoffs will occur in three phases. A total of nearly 2,000 jobs, 15% of Paramount’s workforce, is planned to be cut by the end of 2024.
The first wave of layoffs starts on Aug. 13, and 90% of the cuts will be done by the end of September.
“The industry continues to evolve, and Paramount is at an inflection point where changes must be made to strengthen our business. And while these actions are often difficult, we are confident in our direction forward,” the co-CEOs said in their memo. “We understand that you may have questions about next steps, and while we may not be able to provide all the answers at this time, we will continue to update you on our progress.”
Last month, controlling shareholder Shari Redstone decided to leave the company her family has headed for over three decades when she reached an $8 billion deal with tech giant David Ellison. Ellison’s Skydance Media, along with RedBird Capital Partners and Ellison’s father, Larry, are set to take control of Paramount Global next year.
Earlier this year, Paramount laid off 800 employees, or roughly 3% of its workforce.
Paramount Global has been struggling to overcome a hit to its once-solid base of profits: cable TV. Composed of television networks including CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central, Paramount Global is home to popular film franchises such as Top Gun and Mission: Impossible and the hit television show Yellowstone.
However, the company’s long-standing success hasn’t been able to shield it from the rise of Big Tech streaming services. Last week, Paramount Global took a $6 billion write-down on its cable TV business, the day after Warner Bros. Discovery did the same for $9 billion. Their move came after YouTube stole the largest share of TV for a streaming platform ever in May, according to Nielsen’s monthly Gauge report.
The mass layoffs indicate the struggles the entertainment industry faces as it adapts to a changing environment. It could also feed into fears many people share that the country has taken a negative economic downturn.
The majority of people believe the United States is in a recession, according to a poll conducted in May. An additional 49% believe unemployment is at a 50-year high, although federal data belie consumer sentiment.
While streaming services from Big Tech companies such as Amazon may be cutting into cable TV’s profits and forcing them to cut costs, Silicon Valley players have also been conducting mass layoffs. Highly publicized job cuts from companies, including Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon, have fed into concerns that the economy isn’t in stellar condition.
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More than 130,000 workers at tech companies have lost their jobs in 2024, according to a Layoffs. fyi tally. That comes after more than 191,000 workers in U.S.-based tech companies were laid off in 2023.
A JUST Capital survey released following mass layoffs in 2023 found that 71% of the public believed the workforce cuts hurt the economy.
2024-08-13 18:33:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fentertainment%2F3120001%2Fcalifornian-titan-cut-workforce-500-billion-budget-slash%2F?w=600&h=450, Paramount is making deep cuts to its workforce starting Tuesday as the Hollywood entertainment titan looks to slash costs. Paramount co-CEOs Chris McCarthy, Brian Robbins, and George Cheeks made the announcement in a memo to employees, stating that the layoffs will occur in three phases. A total of nearly 2,000 jobs, 15% of Paramount’s workforce, is,
Paramount is making deep cuts to its workforce starting Tuesday as the Hollywood entertainment titan looks to slash costs.
Paramount co-CEOs Chris McCarthy, Brian Robbins, and George Cheeks made the announcement in a memo to employees, stating that the layoffs will occur in three phases. A total of nearly 2,000 jobs, 15% of Paramount’s workforce, is planned to be cut by the end of 2024.
The first wave of layoffs starts on Aug. 13, and 90% of the cuts will be done by the end of September.
“The industry continues to evolve, and Paramount is at an inflection point where changes must be made to strengthen our business. And while these actions are often difficult, we are confident in our direction forward,” the co-CEOs said in their memo. “We understand that you may have questions about next steps, and while we may not be able to provide all the answers at this time, we will continue to update you on our progress.”
Last month, controlling shareholder Shari Redstone decided to leave the company her family has headed for over three decades when she reached an $8 billion deal with tech giant David Ellison. Ellison’s Skydance Media, along with RedBird Capital Partners and Ellison’s father, Larry, are set to take control of Paramount Global next year.
Earlier this year, Paramount laid off 800 employees, or roughly 3% of its workforce.
Paramount Global has been struggling to overcome a hit to its once-solid base of profits: cable TV. Composed of television networks including CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central, Paramount Global is home to popular film franchises such as Top Gun and Mission: Impossible and the hit television show Yellowstone.
However, the company’s long-standing success hasn’t been able to shield it from the rise of Big Tech streaming services. Last week, Paramount Global took a $6 billion write-down on its cable TV business, the day after Warner Bros. Discovery did the same for $9 billion. Their move came after YouTube stole the largest share of TV for a streaming platform ever in May, according to Nielsen’s monthly Gauge report.
The mass layoffs indicate the struggles the entertainment industry faces as it adapts to a changing environment. It could also feed into fears many people share that the country has taken a negative economic downturn.
The majority of people believe the United States is in a recession, according to a poll conducted in May. An additional 49% believe unemployment is at a 50-year high, although federal data belie consumer sentiment.
While streaming services from Big Tech companies such as Amazon may be cutting into cable TV’s profits and forcing them to cut costs, Silicon Valley players have also been conducting mass layoffs. Highly publicized job cuts from companies, including Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon, have fed into concerns that the economy isn’t in stellar condition.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
More than 130,000 workers at tech companies have lost their jobs in 2024, according to a Layoffs. fyi tally. That comes after more than 191,000 workers in U.S.-based tech companies were laid off in 2023.
A JUST Capital survey released following mass layoffs in 2023 found that 71% of the public believed the workforce cuts hurt the economy.
, Paramount is making deep cuts to its workforce starting Tuesday as the Hollywood entertainment titan looks to slash costs. Paramount co-CEOs Chris McCarthy, Brian Robbins, and George Cheeks made the announcement in a memo to employees, stating that the layoffs will occur in three phases. A total of nearly 2,000 jobs, 15% of Paramount’s workforce, is planned to be cut by the end of 2024. The first wave of layoffs starts on Aug. 13, and 90% of the cuts will be done by the end of September. “The industry continues to evolve, and Paramount is at an inflection point where changes must be made to strengthen our business. And while these actions are often difficult, we are confident in our direction forward,” the co-CEOs said in their memo. “We understand that you may have questions about next steps, and while we may not be able to provide all the answers at this time, we will continue to update you on our progress.” Last month, controlling shareholder Shari Redstone decided to leave the company her family has headed for over three decades when she reached an $8 billion deal with tech giant David Ellison. Ellison’s Skydance Media, along with RedBird Capital Partners and Ellison’s father, Larry, are set to take control of Paramount Global next year. Demonstrators picket outside the Paramount Pictures Studio in Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Earlier this year, Paramount laid off 800 employees, or roughly 3% of its workforce. Paramount Global has been struggling to overcome a hit to its once-solid base of profits: cable TV. Composed of television networks including CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central, Paramount Global is home to popular film franchises such as Top Gun and Mission: Impossible and the hit television show Yellowstone. However, the company’s long-standing success hasn’t been able to shield it from the rise of Big Tech streaming services. Last week, Paramount Global took a $6 billion write-down on its cable TV business, the day after Warner Bros. Discovery did the same for $9 billion. Their move came after YouTube stole the largest share of TV for a streaming platform ever in May, according to Nielsen’s monthly Gauge report. The mass layoffs indicate the struggles the entertainment industry faces as it adapts to a changing environment. It could also feed into fears many people share that the country has taken a negative economic downturn. The majority of people believe the United States is in a recession, according to a poll conducted in May. An additional 49% believe unemployment is at a 50-year high, although federal data belie consumer sentiment. While streaming services from Big Tech companies such as Amazon may be cutting into cable TV’s profits and forcing them to cut costs, Silicon Valley players have also been conducting mass layoffs. Highly publicized job cuts from companies, including Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon, have fed into concerns that the economy isn’t in stellar condition. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER More than 130,000 workers at tech companies have lost their jobs in 2024, according to a Layoffs. fyi tally. That comes after more than 191,000 workers in U.S.-based tech companies were laid off in 2023. A JUST Capital survey released following mass layoffs in 2023 found that 71% of the public believed the workforce cuts hurt the economy. , , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Paramount.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,
Former President Donald Trump is set to campaign in North Carolina as Vice President Kamala Harris has shrunk his lead and is inching closer to turning it into a battleground state.
The GOP presidential nominee will rally supporters on Wednesday evening in Asheville, North Carolina, to recap “economic hardships,” according to the Trump campaign.
“Hard-working Americans are suffering because of the Harris-Biden Administration’s dangerously liberal policies. Prices are excruciatingly high, and the cost of living has soared — leaving those on a fixed income, unsure of how they are going to afford a basic standard of living in the future. Since Kamala Harris and Joe Biden took office, prices in North Carolina have risen over 21% and families have spent an astonishing $24,937 since 2021,” the campaign’s announcement said.
The news comes as polling indicates Trump has lost ground in the Tar Heel State.
Trump led President Joe Biden by 6 percentage points in North Carolina before the Democratic incumbent dropped his reelection bid, according to polling averages from the New York Times. A Morning Consult-Bloomberg survey released at the end of July indicates Trump’s lead has dropped. Harris now appears to trail Trump by 2 percentage points in the state.
Other surveys echo the trend that the Harris campaign is gaining momentum in North Carolina. While the Real Clear Politics average of recent polls shows Trump sustains a 3.2-point lead over the vice president, the number marks a drop from the previous 5.4-point edge he had over Biden.
Trump has made North Carolina a focal point of his 2024 campaign, making at least five appearances across the state in 2024 alone. It was in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Trump decided to hold his first rally after Harris announced her entrance into the presidential race in July.
In June, the GOP leader delivered a speech at the North Carolina Republican Party State Convention in Greenville after capturing attention in Concord the previous month. During an appearance at NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 in May, Trump became the first current or former president to attend a race at the venue.
Trump also held a Get Out the Vote rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, on March 2, canceling a Wilmington event the next month due to inclement weather.
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Harris has made her own slew of appearances across the battleground state, making at least seven visits to North Carolina in 2024.
Trump won North Carolina during the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.
2024-08-12 18:25:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3118602%2Ftrump-stumping-north-carolina-safe-lead-shrinking%2F?w=600&h=450, Former President Donald Trump is set to campaign in North Carolina as Vice President Kamala Harris has shrunk his lead and is inching closer to turning it into a battleground state. The GOP presidential nominee will rally supporters on Wednesday evening in Asheville, North Carolina, to recap “economic hardships,” according to the Trump campaign. “Hard-working,
Former President Donald Trump is set to campaign in North Carolina as Vice President Kamala Harris has shrunk his lead and is inching closer to turning it into a battleground state.
The GOP presidential nominee will rally supporters on Wednesday evening in Asheville, North Carolina, to recap “economic hardships,” according to the Trump campaign.
“Hard-working Americans are suffering because of the Harris-Biden Administration’s dangerously liberal policies. Prices are excruciatingly high, and the cost of living has soared — leaving those on a fixed income, unsure of how they are going to afford a basic standard of living in the future. Since Kamala Harris and Joe Biden took office, prices in North Carolina have risen over 21% and families have spent an astonishing $24,937 since 2021,” the campaign’s announcement said.
The news comes as polling indicates Trump has lost ground in the Tar Heel State.
Trump led President Joe Biden by 6 percentage points in North Carolina before the Democratic incumbent dropped his reelection bid, according to polling averages from the New York Times. A Morning Consult-Bloomberg survey released at the end of July indicates Trump’s lead has dropped. Harris now appears to trail Trump by 2 percentage points in the state.
Other surveys echo the trend that the Harris campaign is gaining momentum in North Carolina. While the Real Clear Politics average of recent polls shows Trump sustains a 3.2-point lead over the vice president, the number marks a drop from the previous 5.4-point edge he had over Biden.
Trump has made North Carolina a focal point of his 2024 campaign, making at least five appearances across the state in 2024 alone. It was in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Trump decided to hold his first rally after Harris announced her entrance into the presidential race in July.
In June, the GOP leader delivered a speech at the North Carolina Republican Party State Convention in Greenville after capturing attention in Concord the previous month. During an appearance at NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 in May, Trump became the first current or former president to attend a race at the venue.
Trump also held a Get Out the Vote rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, on March 2, canceling a Wilmington event the next month due to inclement weather.
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Harris has made her own slew of appearances across the battleground state, making at least seven visits to North Carolina in 2024.
Trump won North Carolina during the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.
, Former President Donald Trump is set to campaign in North Carolina as Vice President Kamala Harris has shrunk his lead and is inching closer to turning it into a battleground state. The GOP presidential nominee will rally supporters on Wednesday evening in Asheville, North Carolina, to recap “economic hardships,” according to the Trump campaign. “Hard-working Americans are suffering because of the Harris-Biden Administration’s dangerously liberal policies. Prices are excruciatingly high, and the cost of living has soared — leaving those on a fixed income, unsure of how they are going to afford a basic standard of living in the future. Since Kamala Harris and Joe Biden took office, prices in North Carolina have risen over 21% and families have spent an astonishing $24,937 since 2021,” the campaign’s announcement said. The news comes as polling indicates Trump has lost ground in the Tar Heel State. Trump led President Joe Biden by 6 percentage points in North Carolina before the Democratic incumbent dropped his reelection bid, according to polling averages from the New York Times. A Morning Consult-Bloomberg survey released at the end of July indicates Trump’s lead has dropped. Harris now appears to trail Trump by 2 percentage points in the state. Other surveys echo the trend that the Harris campaign is gaining momentum in North Carolina. While the Real Clear Politics average of recent polls shows Trump sustains a 3.2-point lead over the vice president, the number marks a drop from the previous 5.4-point edge he had over Biden. Trump has made North Carolina a focal point of his 2024 campaign, making at least five appearances across the state in 2024 alone. It was in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Trump decided to hold his first rally after Harris announced her entrance into the presidential race in July. In June, the GOP leader delivered a speech at the North Carolina Republican Party State Convention in Greenville after capturing attention in Concord the previous month. During an appearance at NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 in May, Trump became the first current or former president to attend a race at the venue. Trump salutes prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Concord, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley) Trump also held a Get Out the Vote rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, on March 2, canceling a Wilmington event the next month due to inclement weather. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Harris has made her own slew of appearances across the battleground state, making at least seven visits to North Carolina in 2024. Trump won North Carolina during the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Trump-North-Carolina.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,
