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Democratic senators have concerns that the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could break the Social Security Administration’s tech infrastructure.

In a new letter addressed to SSA commissioner Frank Bisignano, senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden say that DOGE’s plans to “hastily upgrade” Social Security IT systems could disrupt the delivery of benefits or result in mass data losses.

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Millions of Americans who receive Social Security retirement checks are scheduled to get their latest monthly payment next week.

On Wednesday, June 18, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration (SSA) is to send out the next round of payments on this month’s schedule.

 » Read more about: Social Security is issuing checks for $2,000 on average on Wednesday, June 18: discover who’s on the list  »

As of May 2025, more than 54 million Americans aged 65 and older were receiving Social Security. And for retirees without much savings, those monthly benefits can be a true financial lifeline.

But what if you’re a retiree with plenty of savings — more than enough money to support the lifestyle you want without Social Security?

 » Read more about: I Don't Need Social Security. Should I Skip Benefits and Save Them for People Who Do?  »

Stock futures are lower Thursday as investors await more signs of progress on trade negotiations and respond to fresh economic data.

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 0.4% recently, as shares of Dow component Boeing (BA) tumbled following news of a deadly passenger plane crash in India.

 » Read more about: Dow Jones Today: Stock Futures Pointing to Lower Open; Boeing, GE Aerospace Shares Down After Air India Crash  »

Here are some top stocks trending on Yahoo Finance in premarket trading:

Oracle (ORCL) stock rose 8% in premarket trading on Thursday after the tech company raised its annual forecast, driven by demand for its AI related cloud services.

 » Read more about: Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip as Trump renews tariff threats  »

Dow Jones 30 Technical Analysis

In the Dow Jones 30, it looks like we are going to continue to see a lot of problems. The 43,000 level has offered a massive resistance barrier. And I do think that we will probably pull back a bit, but I also think this is more likely than not going to be a good sign.

 » Read more about: NASDAQ Index, SP 500 and Dow Jones Forecasts – US Indices Drop Early on Thursday  »

It’s helpful to know the average retirement savings of your peers because, let’s face it, your friends won’t volunteer their numbers. As you near the end of your career, you’ll want to be in at least as strong a financial situation as others your age so you can afford to vacation together or even move to the same retirement community.

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A top-ranked UFC lightweight contender has hit out at Justin Gaethje after ‘The Highlight’ was confirmed to be considering retirement.

Somewhat controversially, it was revealed that Gaethje was considering retirement if he didn’t get a title shot in his next fight. He currently rides a one-fight winning streak, and believes saving back-to-back UFC events is merit enough to secure a third title shot.

 » Read more about: Justin Gaethje trolled over retirement talk after pushing for UFC title shot  »

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