Skip Navigation
Share on Facebook
Share on SMS
Share on Email
Navigation
News
Back
Local
DC
Maryland
Virginia
Investigations
Coronavirus
Traffic
Nation/World
Entertainment
Near Me
Environment
Latest News Stories
Arrest made in Glenarden LA Fitness shooting
Long recovery ahead for mother and son rescued in fiery I-495 crash, family says
Mother and child rescued from fiery crash on I-495 have a long road to recovery, family says
Weather
Back
Forecast
Radar
10-Day
Hourly
Closings & Delays
Traffic & Transportation
Weather Classroom
Latest Weather Stories
FORECAST: A few showers Friday before sunshine is back for the weekend
Why on Earth do we celebrate Earth Day?
Sports
VERIFY
Search
Search:
Search
Right Now
Washington, DC »
77°
Washington, DC »
Weather
Closings
Advertise With Us
Get Up DC
Contests
Environment
Washington Commanders
Investigations
Great Day Washington
Capitol Riots
Coronavirus
Equality Matters
Impact
Life
Our Picks
Military
HeartThreads
Food
Consumer
Pets
Get Up Give Back
Breaking News
More (
) »
Washington, DC's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Washington, DC | WUSA9.com
Taxes
Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income
Social Security
No, Social Security recipients are not receiving federal stimulus checks in 2024
AI-generated content is likely behind at least some of the false online rumors about another round of stimulus checks for Social Security recipients.
Social Security
Social Security recipients won't get stimulus checks in 2024
AI-generated content is likely behind at least some of the false online rumors about another round of stimulus checks for Social Security recipients.
Elections
VERIFYING what Nikki Haley has said about raising the retirement age
Haley has repeatedly said the retirement age is “too low” and should be raised for “younger people who are just entering the system.”
VERIFY
The top 8 most-read VERIFY stories of 2023
VERIFY published hundreds of stories in 2023 to help people distinguish between true and false information online. Here are the stories you read the most.
Social Security
No, Social Security recipients won’t get a bonus payment in December
Supplemental Security Income recipients will get a second payment in December. But it’s an advance for January – not a bonus payment.
Government
Where new House speaker Mike Johnson stands on key issues
Does speaker of the House Mike Johnson oppose abortion and LGBTQ rights? Did he vote to overturn the 2020 presidential election results? We VERIFY.
Social Security
No, Social Security’s 2024 COLA is not as high as it was in 2023
Social Security payments will increase in 2024 due to an annual cost-of-living adjustment. Here’s what that means for recipients.
Social Security
No, Social Security’s 2024 COLA is not historically low
Social Security payments will increase next year due to an annual cost-of-living adjustment. Here’s how the 2024 COLA compares to those of previous years.
Social Security
Yes, Social Security can require recipients to return overpaid benefits
Social Security sends overpayment notices in the mail to people who receive more money in benefits than they should have. Here’s what recipients should know.
Social Security
Yes, Social Security can require recipients to return overpaid benefits
Social Security sends overpayment notices to people who receive more in benefits than they should have been paid. This is more common within the SSI program.
Social Security
No, Social Security recipients won’t get a bonus payment in September
Supplemental Security Income recipients will get a second payment in September. But it’s an advance for October – not a bonus payment.
Before You Leave, Check This Out
WUSA would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
No Thanks
Allow