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15 October 2026

Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric

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Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric

Social Security benefits are set to get a boost to offset rising consumer prices. And, streamer Hasan Piker says the GOP's "guilt-by-association politics" won't drag Democrats down in the midterms. (Image credit: Saul Loeb)

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