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Republican-aligned groups cut spending in several competitive House races while increasing investments elsewhere. Democratic committees sought more money to expand advertising, and Senate groups increased spending to defend Republican seats.
The Congressional Leadership Fund canceled spending in four U.S. House races.
The Social Security Administration says benefits will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, raising average monthly payments by roughly $76, or a little over $900 annually. Payments are scheduled to begin in January 2027, and the maximum taxable wage base will rise to $192,300.
US Social Security benefits will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment in 2027.
US annual inflation reached 3.7% in September, up from 3.4% in August, while consumer prices rose 0.6% monthly—the largest monthly increase in five months. Gasoline rose 9.1% monthly and 34.2% annually; core inflation was 2.6%.
The US annual inflation rate in September
Iran’s military said it deployed new units to monitor shipping near and beyond the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement came amid increased attacks on vessels and a sharp fall in oil transported through the waterway.
Tankers struck in the Strait of Hormuz between September 28 and October 4
People deported from the United States and arriving in Jamaica
People who lost SNAP benefits
Howard Miller laid off nearly 200 workers.
Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned that cables, data centres and AI facilities in the region could be attacked if conflict with the United States resumes. The article examines existing vulnerabilities and previous damage to regional infrastructure.
Data capacity between Europe and Asia passing through cables under the Red Sea