The Social Security Administration is reportedly preparing to cut at least 7,000 jobs from its 60,000-member workforce, according to sources familiar with the agency’s plans, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. In fact, the cuts could reach as much as 50% of the agency’s workforce, according to another insider.
It remains uncertain how these layoffs will directly impact the 72.5 million Americans who rely on Social Security benefits, including retirees and children receiving disability and retirement assistance. However, advocates and Democratic lawmakers have warned that the reductions could severely hinder the agency’s ability to serve its beneficiaries promptly.

President Donald Trump is anticipated to issue an executive order declaring English as the official language of the United States, a historic move in the nation’s 250-year history, as confirmed by The NY Post.
This action would establish the first federal official language in the U.S. and would reverse a policy from former President Bill Clinton, which mandated that federal agencies provide language materials for non-English speakers.
The Wall Street Journal, which initially reported on the upcoming order, shared that the directive emphasizes the importance of unity, operational efficiency, and public participation.

Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu is scheduled to meet this evening with key ministers and defense officials to discuss the terms of the hostage-ceasefire agreement, according to the Walla news site. This type of meeting on a Friday evening, leil Shabbos, is uncommon for the prime minister.
The consultations will include top officials from the defense establishment, including Defense Minister Yisroel Katz, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich, and Shas party leader Aryeh Deri, as reported by the outlet. This news follows a report that the Israeli negotiating team is expected to return from Cairo later this evening.

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The Israeli negotiating team is heading back from Gaza after Hamas rejected Israel’s proposal to extend the initial phase of the hostage-ceasefire agreement for an additional 42 days, according to Channel 12.
This development follows reports indicating that Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu will hold a consultation session this evening with high-ranking ministers and defense officials to discuss the status of the hostage-ceasefire arrangement. It is noteworthy that such meetings are uncommon on Friday evenings.
An Israeli team that was sent to Cairo for “intensive” discussions on the future of the Gaza hostage-ceasefire with Hamas proposed extending the first phase.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy participates in a testy and tense bilateral White House meeting with President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance, discussing the mineral deal and potential peace talks with Russia.
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Qatar has submitted a formal request to the international court, emphasizing the importance of Israel’s obligation to allow the United Nations and other global organizations to function in ‘Palestine.’
In the submission, Qatar urged the court to issue an advisory opinion regarding Israel’s responsibilities with respect to UN operations, particularly those involving the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), as well as other international bodies and third-party nations.
Additionally, Qatar expressed its belief that the court’s ruling would help clarify vital legal matters related to ensuring the well-being of the Palestinian people and their fundamental right to self-determination.