“Cutting payroll taxes does nothing to help seniors or the millions of people who just lost their jobs. It does, however, defund Social Security and Medicare—which is why Trump is obsessed with the idea.” President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed opposition to providing additional direct relief payments on top of the $1,200 checks that […]
Alaska Attorney General Kevin G. Clarkson warns of a telephone scam affecting Alaskans, with callers pretending to be from the Social Security Administration. The callers try to get you to reveal your Social Security number or give them money. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns that tens of thousands of Americans have received these […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump called Monday for a $54 billion annual increase in defense spending, describing the 10 percent jump as a “landmark event,” a message aimed at assuring the world of “American strength, security and resolve.” Speaking to U.S. governors at the White House, Trump said, “We must ensure that our courageous servicemen […]
Alaska State Troopers have notified approximately 1,020 people that have completed transactions with the Department of Public Safety that information that they included, such as social security numbers and other vital information, may potentially be compromised, troopers revealed via trooper dispatch on Thursday. According to their report, the investigation into the burglary of the DPS […]