Federal Minimum Wage Falls Below Poverty Line, Leaving Millions of Workers in Crisis
The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has dropped below the poverty threshold in 2025, with full-time workers earning $600 less than the federal poverty line annually. The stagnant rate, unchanged since 2009 despite rising living costs, is severely impacting workers across 21 states and contributing to America's growing homelessness crisis.
Social Security in Crisis: Staff Fear Musk's Reforms Could Destabilize Critical Benefits System
Social Security Administration employees are sounding the alarm over Elon Musk's aggressive reforms, including 7,000 job cuts and a rushed technical overhaul. Workers warn these hasty changes could destabilize the $1.6 trillion program that serves 69 million Americans.
Federal Job Cuts Hit Record Levels as DOGE Leads Historic Workforce Reduction
U.S. layoffs soared 205% in March, marking the third-highest month for job cuts on record with over 275,000 positions eliminated. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) spearheaded the surge by terminating more than 216,000 federal employees, causing widespread disruption to government services.
Social Security System in Crisis as Tech Experts Flee Government Jobs
The Social Security Administration faces a critical challenge as technical experts depart for private sector opportunities, threatening the stability of benefit payments for millions. With nearly 25% of payment system staff leaving, the agency grapples with mounting backlogs and concerns about potential system failures.
Dismantling Education Department Could Cost Taxpayers $11B More Annually
Analysis reveals that eliminating the U.S. Department of Education would force states to increase education budgets by 28% to maintain services. The move could cost taxpayers an additional $11 billion per year while reducing educational quality and college accessibility.