Robert Higgs

Cleveland

Writer for https://t.co/78Aifhf5tE, Ohio's largest media outlet, focused on news, politics. Husband. Father. Greater Clevelander. OSU TBDBITL alum. and "i" dotter.

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Trump claims ‘it’s my job’ to root out ‘killers and thugs’ flooding into U.S.

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump attacked his predecessor on Truth Social on Wednesday for forcing him to take drastic measures to deal with “millions and millions of criminals” illegally in this country. Trump, in his morning post, repeated his previous unsubstantiated claims that foreign nations had flooded the United States with prison inmates and people in asylums, and that President Joe Biden was to blame for allowing it to happen.
Oscar-winning Australian actress may quit Hollywood, says ‘I am serious’

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Robert Higgs

Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett says she’s considering “giving it all up” and leaving Hollywood behind. Blanchett, who has twice won Oscars, said in a recent interview that she is considering quitting acting at age 55. There are “a lot of other things that I want to do with my life,” she told Radio Times. “My family roll their eyes every time I say it, but I mean it,” Blanchett said.
Trump threatens retribution for university that defied his demands to limit campus activism

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

U.S. NewsPublished: Apr. 15, 2025, 3:13 p.m.President Donald Trump on Tuesday threated to take away tax-exempt status for Harvard University if the school doesn't accept his demands that it limit activism.
Legendary actress may quit Hollywood, says ‘I am serious’

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

LONDON -- Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett says she’s considering “giving it all up” and leaving Hollywood behind. Blanchett, who has twice won Oscars, said in a recent interview that she is considering quitting acting at age 55. There are “a lot of other things that I want to do with my life,” she told Radio Times. “My family roll their eyes every time I say it, but I mean it,” Blanchett said.
Tax deadline 2025: IRS has free tools to help complete your return on time; What to know

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

WASHINGTON – For taxpayers feeling the pressure of last-minute filing preparations, the Internal Revenue Service has a variety of free tools to help you get your 2024 return completed by the deadline on Tuesday, April 15, or buy you more time to file. The IRS services range from refund status to tax preparation help; answers to tax law questions; tax law research and more.
Social Security’s much-revised rules for phone claims take effect; What you need know

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

WASHINGTON – The Social Security Administration implemented new rules today – Monday, April 14 – it says will enhance fraud prevention for claims filed over the telephone. The rules will allow individuals to complete all claim types via telephone, supported by new anti-fraud capabilities designed to protect beneficiaries and streamline the customer experience, the Social Security Administration in a statement.
Trump demands ‘maximum fines and punishment’ against ‘out of control’ TV network

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump took aim at CBS’ “60 Minutes” news magazine show on Sunday, labeling it on Truth Social as “a dishonest Political Operative simply disguised as ‘News.‘” Trump posted to his social media platform after the Sunday evening broadcast included stories on Ukraine and Greenland.
Social Security back pedals on controversial rule change: What to know

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

WASHINGTON – Just days before new identification verification rules requiring in-person visits for many recipients were to take place, the Social Security Administration has backed off on those plans. The agency, in posts on X, now says it is ready to roll out new anti-fraud measures that will allow most people interacting with the agency to do so via telephone, or online through a personal my Social Security account.
Trump wants to change ‘inconvenient’ and ‘costly’ Daylight Saving Time

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Friday suggested on Truth Social that America should stick with Daylight Saving Time permanently and end the annual practice of clocks springing forward and falling back. Posting on his social media platform, Trump didn’t specifically say he favors sticking with Daylight Saving Time over standard time, but he did urge Congress to opt for daylight later in the day, something Daylight Saving Time accomplishes.
TV star reveals tragic ALS diagnosis

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

Eric Dane, a cast member in the HBO drama series "Euphoria," announced Thursday he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He's seen here at the premiere of the series in 2019 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)Chris Pizzello/Invision/APLOS ANGELES – Actor Eric Dane, a star of the HBO series “Euphoria,” announced on Thursday he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS and Lou Gehrig’s Disease.