Welfare
Stimulus Talks 'Very Close, Very Close' Chuck Schumer Says
Democrat and Republican negotiators are said to be closing in on a new package, but there remains some uncertainty over the eligibility for direct payments.
GOP Want to Punish Americans for Not Working—It Makes No Economic Sense
Research finds no correlation between the generosity of unemployment benefits and job finding.
"Defund the Police" Is a Trojan Horse for New Welfare Spending
There is another subtle reason to be wary of calls to "defund the police."
Unemployment Number and Website for Every State and How to File a Claim
If you're unsure of how to claim unemployment benefits, Newsweek has you covered.
Amazon and Walmart Accept SNAP Benefits, Who is Eligible for Pandemic EBT?
The benefits can be used to purchase food.
Pigeons Wearing MAGA Hats and Trump Wigs Have Been Let Loose in Vegas
A secretive group released a flock of pigeons donning MAGA hats on Tuesday to coincide with the 2020 Democratic Debate and Trump's visit to Las Vegas. Animal rights groups say the stunt is "cruel" and "absurd."
Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Disability Benefit Proposals
The proposed rule change is expected to increase the number of disability reviews and cut benefit payouts by more than $2 billion.
Welfare Recipient Refuses to Apologize for Spending Taxpayer Money on Drugs
"I could say 'I'm sorry' but it wouldn't mean anything because tomorrow I'm just going to get out and get my drugs."
Trump Admin Says Millionaires Are Abusing Food Stamps
"Unfortunately, automatic eligibility has expanded to allow even millionaires and others who simply receive a TANF-funded brochure to become eligible for SNAP when they clearly don't need it."
Trump's Requirements on Welfare Programs Could Kick Hourly Workers Off Roll
"Our findings suggest work requirements may increase the risk that families with working adults will lose access to nutrition, health care, housing, and cash assistance benefits if these policies do not account for scheduling practices prevalent in the low-wage job market," said the report.
Higher Pay, Higher Rent: How the 'Cliff Effect' Punishes Low-Income Workers
Some low-wage workers are reluctant to accept promotions or raises because it will reduce their amount of government housing assistance and make it harder to make ends meet.
Immigrants Forgoing Food and Medical Care in Fear of Trump's Visa Plan
One in seven immigrants avoided public benefit programs in 2018 out of fear of risking future green card status, the Urban Institute found in a report out Wednesday morning.
Fox Business Host: Welfare Recipients Should Feel Shame
"There's not the same kind of stigma. And, you know, I'm not saying that there should be, but there should be some desire to not have to take a handout," Trish Regan said.
Mitch McConnell Calls to Cut Social Security, Medicare
After instituting a $1.5 trillion tax cut, the Senate majority leader said Tuesday that the only way to lower the record-high federal deficit would be to cut entitlement programs.
House Candidate Compares Welfare Recipients to Pets
"It's worse than a child, you've relegated them to the status of a pet."
Police: Animal Rights Activists Steal Farm Chickens
The sheriff's office used a helicopter and 40 deputies to detain protesters.
Are Trump's Budget Deficits Higher than Obama's?
The U.S. deficit is set to surpass $1 trillion by next year, which would be the highest total since the start of Obama's second term.
Republican Farm Bill Amendment Threatens Animal Rights
Animal rights groups have expressed increasing concern about the amendment.
Bin Laden's Alleged Bodyguard Collecting Welfare Checks
The 42-year-old lives with his wife and three children.
Trump Wants Welfare Recipients to Work for Benefits
The president previously suggested people on welfare were better off than some who work three jobs.
Hundreds of Amazon Employees Use Food Stamps
Amazon employs over 6,000 workers in the Buckeye State.
Trump Thought Only Black People Were on Welfare
President Donald Trump is apparently unaware that not all—in fact, the vast majority—of welfare recipients are not black, according to a new report.
Trump Welfare Cuts Will Hurt the Poor
President Donald Trump's turn toward cutting welfare spending in 2018 puts millions of poor Americans at risk of losing assistance.
What Will Trump Do in 2018?
Under the Trump administration, this is expected to be a big year for deregulation.
Republicans Will Cut Social Security And Medicare Next
The Florida senator says that increased deficit spending will require cuts to entitlements.
Christians in China Have to Take Down Jesus Pictures
You now have to be atheist to get social assistance.
Dear President Trump: Welfare Saves Immigrant Families
With the travel ban and border wall stalled, Trump turns to cruelty to keep immigrants out.
In Rural Siberia, the Hospital Comes to You
Once a year, people in rural Russia look forward to getting expert health care—at their local railway station