The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement will now happen on Oct. 24. This announcement has been delayed by the ongoing government shutdown. COLA is projected to increase for recipients ...

Key CPI-W data needed to calculate the 2026 COLA will now be announced on Oct. 24. The purchasing power of Social Security benefits has decreased over the years. The government shutdown has affected ...

A government shutdown delayed the announcement, which was originally scheduled for October 15. The latest estimate projects a 2.8% increase, which would add about $52 to the average monthly benefit.

The White House has announced significant changes to the H-1B program, including a new $100,000 petition fee, revised prevailing wage rules, a tiered lottery system, and expanded enforcement measures.

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement is back on track. Some furloughed government workers are being called back to produce a critical piece of September inflation ...

Democratic candidate Jordan Wood announced Wednesday that he’s dropping his Maine Senate bid and instead running for retiring Rep. Jared Golden’s (D-Maine) seat in the House.  “Last week, Jared ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed the date of the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement after it was pushed back due to the ongoing government shutdown. The original ...