Russia is providing Iran with intelligence on the location of US military assets including warships and aircraft in the Middle East, sources claim. Three officials familiar with the intelligence said the assistance had been ongoing since the war began on Saturday. One source told The Washington Post the alleged Russian support amounted to a 'pretty comprehensive effort' to help its ally Tehran target American forces in the region. read more
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because social security taxes are income taxes and this plan doesn't eliminate that tax obligation for these folks.
Social security is a payroll tax and only people who earn over $184,500 per year get a break on those.
Lifting the wage cap would make social security solvent.