Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act on Aug. 14, 1935, making today Social Security’s 90th birthday. While the system is arguably the most successful government program in our nation’s history, lifting hundreds of millions of seniors out of poverty, it has also become one of the main drivers of our federal […]

Adolescents exposed to toxic “forever chemicals” may be more likely to regain weight lost after bariatric surgery, a new study has found. The risk of such gains, which can undermine the procedure’s success and cause long-term health issues, was higher in patients who had elevated levels of the compounds prior to the surgery, scientists found...

Former clerk exposes scheme where illegal immigrants allegedly paid $200 for driver's licenses in Louisville, Kentucky, leading to firings and an ongoing investigation.

A former Republican candidate was sentenced to 80 years behind bars for orchestrating drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials following his election loss.