Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Senate Begins Final Push to Expand Social Security Benefits for Millions of People

Senate Begins Final Push to Expand Social Security Benefits for Millions of People

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer began the process on Thursday for a final vote on the bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act. It would eliminate policies that currently limit Social…MORE

IRS Recovers $4.7 Billion in Back Taxes and Braces for Cuts With Trump and GOP in Power

IRS Recovers $4.7 Billion in Back Taxes and Braces for Cuts With Trump and GOP in Power

WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS leadership on Thursday announced that the agency has recovered $4.7 billion in back taxes and proceeds from a variety of crimes. The announcement comes under the backdrop of a promised reckoning from Republicans who will hold a majority over both chambers of the next Congress and have long called for rescinding…MORE

OpenAI’s Altman Will Donate $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund

OpenAI’s Altman Will Donate $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund

LOS ANGELES (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships the incoming administration. A spokesperson for OpenAI confirmed the move on Friday. The announcement comes one day…MORE

Inflation Nudges Up; Slightly.

Inflation Nudges Up; Slightly.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated. Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November from a year earlier, up from a yearly figure of 2.6% in October. Excluding volatile food and…MORE