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Social Security 1 of 17

Social Security trust fund now projected to run dry in 2032, one year earlier than expected, after Trump's tax law drained $168 billion from the program.

28% average benefit cut upon depletion

Source: USA Today

February 27, 2026

Transportation 2 of 17

Classified inspector general report finds Noem's shoes-on airport policy created security vulnerabilities she then buried by raising the report's classification level.

TSA ignored 4 corrective recommendations

Source: The Wall Street Journal

February 27, 2026

Human Rights 3 of 17

EEOC rules federal agencies can restrict transgender employees from using bathrooms matching their gender identity, overturning 2015 protection.

Lone Democratic commissioner dissented

Source: HR Dive

February 27, 2026

Science 4 of 17

NASA cancels Boeing's multibillion-dollar rocket stage and restructures Artemis to attempt up to two lunar landings in 2028, citing China competition.

3.5 years since last Artemis launch

Source: CBS News

February 27, 2026

Immigration 5 of 17

Radiohead demands ICE remove its song from anti-immigrant propaganda video and tells Department of Homeland Security to "go fuck yourselves."

3rd artist demanding ICE stop

Source: Variety

February 27, 2026

Education 6 of 17

LAUSD board places Superintendent Carvalho on leave after FBI raids his home, district headquarters and a Florida residence tied to collapsed ed-tech company.

Carvalho was outspoken Trump immigration critic

Source: KABC Los Angeles

February 27, 2026

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