WASHINGTON D.C. — The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report today, offering a sobering update on the financial future of the nation’s most critical safety net program. According to the 2025 Trustees Report, the combined reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds are now projected…… read more »
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Social Security Trust Funds Face Depletion by 2034 Without Congressional Action, Annual Trustees Report Warns
Drowning in Debt? Relief May Be Closer Than You Think
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Across the United States, millions of individuals and families are grappling with credit card debt that feels overwhelming and unmanageable. As balances grow and interest accrues each month, many consumers find themselves stuck in a cycle of minimum payments with no clear end in sight. This situation has only been worsened…… read more »
House Armed Services Hearing: Congressman Davis Pushes for Stronger Future for Seymour Johnson
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a recent hearing before the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) engaged top military and civilian defense officials in a critical discussion about the future of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the Department of Defense’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal. High-Level Hearing Focuses on National Security and Base…… read more »
Congressman Greg Murphy Supports Israel’s Right to Self-Defense Amid Middle East Tensions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued a statement today in response to Israel’s recent preemptive strikes targeting Iran, emphasizing the importance of American support for Israel and the need for strong measures against terrorism. Congressman Murphy Stands with Israel in Defense In his statement, Congressman Murphy affirmed the United States’ backing of Israel’s…… read more »
Congressional Baseball Game for Charity Returns — Don Davis Among the Players
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) is set to join the lineup for the highly anticipated 2025 Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, taking place on Wednesday, June 11. This annual event has become a beloved bipartisan tradition, bringing together members of Congress from both parties to support vital local charities and foster camaraderie through…… read more »
Securing Lives, One Lock at a Time: NC’s Week of Action Highlights Urgency of Safe Gun Storage
Raleigh, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein has officially proclaimed June 1–7 as the North Carolina S.A.F.E. Week of Action, a statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the critical importance of safe firearm storage. Sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS), the Week of Action calls on communities, families, and organizations across…… read more »
Inside NC’s Push for Disability Rights and Community-Based Services
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will host an in-depth session on the state’s Olmstead Plan and its commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities at the upcoming i2i Center for Integrative Health Spring 2025 Conference. The session, titled “Advancing Success”, will take place on Monday,…… read more »
Game-Changing Apps Earn NC Students Statewide Recognition
Raleigh, N.C — Governor Josh Stein announced the winners of North Carolina’s sixth annual Ready, Set, App! competition, celebrating innovation, problem-solving, and technical excellence among high school students. The final event, hosted at Lenovo’s headquarters, featured nine student teams from across the state pitching original mobile applications to a panel of industry experts, educators, and…… read more »
Social Security Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Accessibility and Non-Discrimination
Washington, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring equal access to its programs, services, and facilities for all individuals—particularly those with disabilities—under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The agency also underscores its ongoing efforts to prevent discrimination on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin,…… read more »
CLARITY Act Aims to Clear the Fog in U.S. Crypto Regulations
Washington, D.C. — In a major bipartisan effort to bring clarity and consistency to the regulation of digital assets, Congressman Don Davis (D-NC-01), Ranking Member of the Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee, has joined forces with a coalition of lawmakers to introduce the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act of 2025. Co-led…… read more »
