The first round of October Social Security payments, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in six days. Retirees born between the first and 10th of a month will receive their payment on Oct. 8 .

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.

Do you know when to apply for Social Security benefits? What's the best age to start receiving monthly payments? Part of the answer lies in your birth year.

After launching "Operation Midway Blitz" at the beginning of September, there has been a rapid escalation of ICE in Chicago, with armed agents marching through the Loop.

Federal departments and agencies have put out guidance about which programs will stay open and which ones won't during the ...

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