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Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends…
The Social Security increase is meant to offset rising consumer prices for millions of retirees; separately, streamer Hasan Piker says GOP attacks won't sink Democrats in the midterms.
On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This MorningPublished
At a glance
- First reported by NPR: “Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Social Security, Nidal Hasan.
- BBN covered this story before: Most Americans oppose livestreaming Hasan execution, poll finds (October 15).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWelcome back, and here is the latest. Social Security benefits are set to rise to offset higher consumer prices, which matters to millions of retirees.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorStreamer Hasan Piker says the Republican strategy of guilt by association won't drag Democrats down in the midterms.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe is defending his own rhetoric as he says it.
The story so far
- Florida inmate executed; Trump team weighs livestream; Maine debate · Fox News
- First round of October Social Security payments goes out today · Washington Examiner
- Phillies keep Mattingly; Hasan execution stream debated; Texas polls · New York Post
- Social Security recipients get 3.6% raise in 2027 · AP News
- US Social Security benefits to rise by 3.6 percent in 2027 · Al Jazeera
- Most Americans oppose livestreaming Hasan execution, poll finds · ABC News
- Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends… (this story)
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