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Tami Luhby

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Judge pauses mass firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as she considers whether layoffs violated court order

Judge pauses mass firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as she considers whether layoffs violated court order

Judge pauses mass firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as she considers whether layoffs violated court order
Economy|Education|Health|Political|US

Head Start and heating assistance targeted in Trump draft budget proposal

Head Start and heating assistance targeted in Trump draft budget proposal

Head Start and heating assistance targeted in Trump draft budget proposal
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump’s tariffs could make it harder to get certain generic drugs

Trump’s tariffs could make it harder to get certain generic drugs

Trump’s tariffs could make it harder to get certain generic drugs
Political|US

Hear what Biden said in first public remarks since leaving office

At the 2025 Conference of Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled in Chicago, Illinois, former President Joe Biden delivers his first public remarks since leaving office in January. CNN's Arlette Saenz reports.

Hear what Biden said in first public remarks since leaving office
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump signs directive on lowering drug prices even as he seeks tariffs on pharmaceuticals

Trump signs directive on lowering drug prices even as he seeks tariffs on pharmaceuticals

Trump signs directive on lowering drug prices even as he seeks tariffs on pharmaceuticals
Economy|Political|US

Biden slams Trump administration’s cuts to Social Security Administration in first public remarks since leaving office

Biden slams Trump administration’s cuts to Social Security Administration in first public remarks since leaving office

Biden slams Trump administration’s cuts to Social Security Administration in first public remarks since leaving office
Political|US

Social Security’s new anti-fraud measures start Monday. Here’s what you need to know

Social Security’s new anti-fraud measures start Monday. Here’s what you need to know

Social Security’s new anti-fraud measures start Monday. Here’s what you need to know
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Social Security’s telephone customer service sucks, acting leader admits. Many senior citizens agree

Social Security’s telephone customer service sucks, acting leader admits. Many senior citizens agree

Social Security’s telephone customer service sucks, acting leader admits. Many senior citizens agree
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump drug tariffs would drive up prices, worsen shortages before any boost to US manufacturing, experts warn

Trump drug tariffs would drive up prices, worsen shortages before any boost to US manufacturing, experts warn

Trump drug tariffs would drive up prices, worsen shortages before any boost to US manufacturing, experts warn
Health|Political|US

Judge strikes down controversial Biden mandate to increase nursing home staffing

Judge strikes down controversial Biden mandate to increase nursing home staffing

Judge strikes down controversial Biden mandate to increase nursing home staffing
Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump administration halts Biden proposal to let Medicare, Medicaid cover anti-obesity drugs

Trump administration halts Biden proposal to let Medicare, Medicaid cover anti-obesity drugs

Trump administration halts Biden proposal to let Medicare, Medicaid cover anti-obesity drugs
Economy|Political|US

'I need Social Security to live': DOGE’s changes have seniors worried

The Social Security Administration is responsible for monthly benefits to around 73 million Americans and is in turmoil after a massive reorganization, including cutting thousands of employees. DOGE has led the efforts, claiming they are rooting out fraud. CNN's Polo Sandoval spoke to seniors in Rockland County, NY, who have very real concerns about potentially losing their Social Security benefits.

'I need Social Security to live': DOGE’s changes have seniors worried
Political|Technology|US

Social Security targets tech team for cuts at a time when systems are under strain

Social Security targets tech team for cuts at a time when systems are under strain

Social Security targets tech team for cuts at a time when systems are under strain
Economy|Political|US

Several federal agencies give employees another chance to resign with little time to decide

Several federal agencies give employees another chance to resign with little time to decide

Several federal agencies give employees another chance to resign with little time to decide
Health|Political|US

‘It’s a bloodbath’: Massive wave of job cuts underway at US health agencies

‘It’s a bloodbath’: Massive wave of job cuts underway at US health agencies

‘It’s a bloodbath’: Massive wave of job cuts underway at US health agencies
Political|US

Trump signs executive order ending collective bargaining rights for many federal workers

Trump signs executive order ending collective bargaining rights for many federal workers

Trump signs executive order ending collective bargaining rights for many federal workers
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

RFK Jr. announces the name of a new health org. he created

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it is cutting 10,000 full-time employees across various health agencies. This comes on top of 10,000 employees who’ve left voluntarily, shrinking the workforce from about 82,000 full-time employees to 62,000. In its announcement, HHS said it will consolidate from 28 to 15 divisions, including a new Administration for a Healthy America, and will reduce regional offices from 10 to five. CNN's Meg Tirrell reports.

RFK Jr. announces the name of a new health org. he created
Economy|Health|Political|US

HHS cuts 10,000 employees in major overhaul of health agencies

HHS cuts 10,000 employees in major overhaul of health agencies

HHS cuts 10,000 employees in major overhaul of health agencies
Economy|Political|US

Social Security Administration delays and curtails new anti-fraud policy

Social Security Administration delays and curtails new anti-fraud policy

Social Security Administration delays and curtails new anti-fraud policy
Economy|Political|US

Are changes at the Social Security Administration concerning you? Share your story with us

Are changes at the Social Security Administration concerning you? Share your story with us

Business|Political|US

Trump’s pick to lead Social Security promises quick customer service fixes amid agency meltdown

Trump’s pick to lead Social Security promises quick customer service fixes amid agency meltdown

Trump’s pick to lead Social Security promises quick customer service fixes amid agency meltdown
Economy|Food|Political|US

Food banks scramble after USDA halts $500 million in deliveries

Food banks scramble after USDA halts $500 million in deliveries

Food banks scramble after USDA halts $500 million in deliveries
Education|Political|US

‘A common sense thing to do’: Trump on signing order aimed at dismantling Education Department

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the US Department of Education, seeking to fulfill decades of conservative ambition to get rid of the agency but raising new questions for public schools and parents. Republican strategist and pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson joins CNN’s Kasie Hunt to discuss.

‘A common sense thing to do’: Trump on signing order aimed at dismantling Education Department
Education|Political|US

4 things to know about Trump’s effort to dismantle the Department of Education

4 things to know about Trump’s effort to dismantle the Department of Education

4 things to know about Trump’s effort to dismantle the Department of Education
Economy|Political|US

New Social Security anti-fraud rule will force more people to visit agency offices

New Social Security anti-fraud rule will force more people to visit agency offices

New Social Security anti-fraud rule will force more people to visit agency offices

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