## Stephen Miller’s wife ordered Social Security workers to cover up a lie from her new boss Elon Musk: report

Authored by independent.co.uk

“The number is 40 percent,” Katie Miller reportedly told the acting SSA Administrator Leland Dudek in an April 1 call, the Times reported.

While Miller left the government in late May alongside Musk, the new head of the SSA refuted that figure directly in a statement to the Times.

“We’re going to be a fact-based, rule-based organization that can count,” said Frank Bisignano, who joined the agency as commissioner in early May.

A staffing shortfall at the agency is now compounded by a growing backlog of Social Security claims.

But privately, according to the Times, he has expressed “deep misgivings about the effect of DOGE’s oversight,” to his confidantes.

open image in gallery Elon Musk departed the administration at the end of May, and promptly began a feud with the president ( AP ).

“I have no intent to RIF people,” he said during a 90-minute address to agency managers last month, according to the Federal News Network. »

### Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem transported to DC-area hospital after allergic reaction, DHS says

Authored by cnn.com

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was transported by ambulance on Tuesday to a hospital in Washington, DC, after an allergic reaction, the Department of Homeland Security said.

“Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today.

CNN observed several Secret Service agents posted at several entrances outside the emergency room at the hospital where the secretary was admitted. »

### MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales

Authored by bbc.com

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales.

The landslide vote to decriminalise the procedure is the biggest change to abortion laws in England and Wales for nearly 60 years.

MPs have voted to change abortion legislation to stop women in England and Wales being prosecuted for ending their pregnancy. »

### ‘Not our war’: bipartisan US lawmakers back resolution to block involvement in Iran

Authored by theguardian.com

But if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution,” Massie wrote on X in announcing the resolution.

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I trust President Trump will deliver his campaign promises and turn this dangerous conflict between Israel and Iran into peace without war. »

### Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Americans 'Have Been Brainwashed' By Fox News, New York Post As She Opposes U.S. Entering Israel-Iran War

Authored by latintimes.com

Rep. Marjorie Taylor slammed Republican-leaning outlets Fox News and New York Post, calling them "propaganda news" as she criticizes support for potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran war.

Marjorie Taylor Greene admits Fox News is “propaganda news”. pic.twitter.com/Dg7jpObyNY — Mike Sington (@MikeSington) June 17, 2025.

Elsewhere, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie announced a bill that would limit Trump's path to entering the war. »

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