Over 300 Flights Canceled And Delayed Across Europe’s Major Airports
Three of the busiest international airports, including Heathrow in London, are experiencing issues with major global carriers.
Thousands of passengers have experienced long delays or are stranded across Europe’s largest airports after hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed earlier this week.
Three of the busiest international airports, including Heathrow, Schiphol, and Charles de Gaulle, are experiencing issues with major global carriers. Air France, American Airlines, Oman Air, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and United Airlines are all caught up in operational woes.
According to Travel and Tour World, disruptions were triggered by staffing shortages, gate allocation delays, ground handling issues, and tight aircraft rotations. It has been a recipe for chaos and throwing flights significantly behind schedule.
Schiphol in the Netherlands is the hardest hit airport, according to Airport Transportation.So far, a total of 20 flights have been cancelled and more than 100 flights have been delayed.
At Paris’ Charles de Gaulle (CDG), its largest carrier, Air France, saw heavy disruptions, including eight cancellations and 58 delays.
Disruptions and delays at London’s Heathrow Airport include eight cancellations and over 50 delays. British Airways, Finnair, Air India, American Airlines, Emirates, and United Airlines were all impacted. Regional carriers such as Brussels Airlines, Aegean, Eurowings, and Etihad also reported multiple delays.
The Israeli strikes against Iran are also affecting travelers. As Reutersreports, several major airlines have canceled or diverted flights to and from the Middle East.
These three European airports serve as key transit hubs across Asia, North America, and the Middle East. Passengers flying across these regions on Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Oman Air, and Saudia were also caught up in the chaos.
NAACP National Office Sues Local Colorado Chapter For Attempted Dissolution, Control Of Assets
The NAACP says the actions of former Boulder County executive members are unlawful and threaten the organization and its members.
The national NAACP organization is taking legal action against a chapter in Boulder, Colorado, alleging former executive committee members attempted to take control of funds, dissolve the branch, and spread misinformation.
The lawsuit, filed June 16 in U.S. District Court, names 13 former executive committee members of the Boulder chapter whom the non-profit civil rights organization claims overstepped their authority after they filed documents of dissolution with the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office without permission from the national office.
The NAACP further accuses the former Boulder County members of “breaching their fiduciary duty” after attempts to liquidate $77,000 in assets from a bank account. The lawsuit notes an additional attempt to liquidate $25,000 of Google stock.
“For the past several months, Defendants have engaged in a campaign of misinformation and disparagement against the NAACP that has harmed the organization’s reputation and, on information and belief, financially,” the lawsuit states. “Upon dissolution, Defendants began ‘winding up’ the Branch, including disposing of the Branch’s assets and causing irreparable harm.”
The complaint states that the former Boulder County members have “deprived the NAACP of the Branch’s existing assets and new donations, converted the Branch’s assets, misappropriated trade secrets, publicly disparaged the NAACP, engaged in deceptive trade practices, and conspired against the NAACP.”
The NAACP Boulder Branch was chartered by the national office’s Board of Directors on February 18, 2017. A letter attached to the Articles of Incorporation filed with the Colorado Secretary of State for the Boulder Branch stated, “Any assets accumulated during the life of the organization shall be distributed to our State/State-Area governance according to the Bylaws of the NAACP.”
According to Boulder Reporting Lab, the former treasurer refused to relinquish control of assets despite multiple requests from the national office to do so.
While unit executive committees are entrusted with day-to-day decision-making responsibilities and direction, no unit is permitted to dissolve itself. In an April 1 press statement, the NAACP said “The NAACP Boulder County Chapter has not been dissolved, and any claim otherwise is completely false. Members cannot close NAACP Chapters. Per the NAACP Constitution, only the Board of Directors has that authority, and it has not voted to do so.”
Last year, three members of NAACP’s Boulder County executive committee were accused of unethical conduct by Boulder City Manager Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde during a July 2024 mediation session which followed her hiring Stephen Redfearn as police chief.
The decision left the city at odds with Boulder County chapter members who raised concerns about Redfearn’s role in the death of 23-year-old Black Colorado man, Elijah McClain. In a statement released last October, Rivera-Vandermyde claimed the NAACP members violated the “Mutual Respect and Dialogue Agreement” after they “secretly recorded” a mediated and “supposedly confidential” meeting between city officials and organization members.
The national office has deemed the behavior of the former executive committee members as unlawful and said it harms the NAACP and its members.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Marks Juneteenth With Historic Cannabis Pardons And $400M Investment To Close Racial Wealth Gap
Gov. Wes Moore announced Just Communities, a new program that will allocate millions to historically disadvantaged communities.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore and his administration announced two major moves that will address the racial wealth gap in Maryland.
Talking to the congregation at Bethel AME Church in Cambridge on Juneteenth, Moore announced that he is pardoning 6,938 additional individuals convicted of simple cannabis possession, which expands the more than 175,000 pardons issued by the administration last year.
“We cannot have a society that makes every sentence a life sentence,” Governor Moore said. “We found people who were unable to get barber’s licenses, obtain student loans, and unable to get housing loans because of misdemeanors that happened in the 1980s and 1990s.”
Moore said he believes the pardons, which he says are the largest in the country’s history, will give people second chances, all while boosting Maryland’s economy.
“If you want to get people back into the economy and give your larger economy a chance to grow and thrive, it means being intentional,” Moore said. “Giving people the chance to grow and […] be a part of economic growth will turn around and benefit our entire state’s GDP.”
Governor Wes Moore Investing $400 Million To Reverse Wealth Gap
The second initiative Moore announced was Just Communities. This new program will allocate $400 million in state funding to historically disadvantaged communities that he said faced discriminatory housing practices, including redlining, urban highway construction, mass incarceration, and appraisal bias.
“I’m fully committed to making sure that we are ending the racial wealth gap. When I first came into office, Maryland had an 8-to-1 racial wealth gap,” he said. “I’m very clear that we didn’t have an 8-to-1 racial wealth gap because one group was working eight times harder.”
Moore added, “There were structures and systems in place that allowed it. Maryland is not just the home to amazing innovators like Frederick Douglas and Harriet Tubman but, unfortunately, the birthplace of red lining.”
One significant reason for the wealth gap in Maryland is a lack of ownership. The other factor is decreased appraisal value in historically red-lined neighborhoods.
In Maryland, Governor Moore recently signed a bill that attempts to reduce discrimination in real estate appraisals with a relatively small change: eliminating the bachelor’s degree requirement from certain types of appraiser licenses. This would eliminate barriers to becoming an appraiser and help to diversify the industry in the state. According to the Appraisal Institute, the professional organization for appraisers, 77% of appraisers nationally are white and 68% are men.
Moore has already approved the first round of funding for 419 of Maryland’s 1463 census tracts. The Just Communities designations are effective July 1, 2025. Selected communities will receive a five-year designation and priority consideration for competitive state funding.
“This is a larger frame of the work of repair that we are doing in the state of Maryland. This work of repair is honoring the promise that we are doing to create long-term wealth and to be able to address and erase the racial wealth gap in the state of Maryland,” Moore said.
Manhunt Ends In Michigan As Suspect Who Allegedly Shot Two Officers Is Captured
Twenty-year-old Jeremiah Christian Kemp is accused of shooting two Southgate police officers
After two Michigan police officers were shot and a manhunt took place to find the suspected gunman, officials have announced that the 20-year-old man, Jeremiah Christian Kemp, is now in custody.
According to Click on Detroit, after issuing a shelter-in-place order to Southgate residents, police officers found the man they believe may have shot two police officers June 19. Kemp was discovered hiding in an apartment in the complex where the incident took place. Police reportedly went to the complex after they received a report of a man waving a gun in the vicinity.
Police were called to the apartments after a report of a dispute between several people inside the complex. When officers arrived at the scene, they were confronted by the suspect, who was armed with a weapon on the second floor of the building. The two officers were met with gunfire as Kemp allegedly started firing the gun at them. The gunman escaped by jumping out of a second-floor window.
“Two of our officers were initially struck, both in the lower legs,” Joe Marsh, Director of Public Safety for the city of Southgate, said. “I checked with my mayor on those individuals, and they are both in stable condition at a local hospital.”
“I’m sure they’re going to like to hear that this shooter is in custody,” said Marsh.
After the shooting, a shelter-in-place order was issued by the police department as they searched for Kemp. Marsh stated that the quick capture was due to a concerted effort by multiple law enforcement agencies, including federal, state, and local law enforcement.
“It’s a relief that nothing happened to any other police officers trying to apprehend him,” Marsh said.
He also announced that the weapon has not been recovered, and if anyone has any information or finds the location of the gun, they should contact local authorities.
“If anybody sees the gun, we don’t want them to touch it. Just contact 911,” Marsh said.
Memphis Mayor Was The Target In An Attempted Kidnapping
Abston was observed entering the neighborhood and bypassing multiple residences heading straight to Mayor Young’s Memphis residence.
On June 15, Memphis Mayor Paul Young was the target of an attempted kidnapping. The suspect, 25-year-old Trenton Abston, is now in custody.
Abston was observed entering the neighborhood and bypassing multiple residences, heading straight to Young’s home. Subsequently, Abston has been charged with “criminal trespassing, stalking, and attempted kidnapping,” Fox 13 reported.
“Upon further review of both public and private security camera footage, we have determined that the suspect did not approach multiple homes, as initially reported. Instead, after scaling a wall, the individual went directly to the mayor’s residence. Thanks to the rapid response of our officers and the use of camera technology throughout the neighborhood, we were able to quickly identify, locate, and arrest the suspect,” the post stated.
Mayor Young’s Response
Mayor Young made a statement on Instagram revealing the circumstances surrounding the incident. The evening of Father’s Day, the father of two was disturbed by a knock on his door. According to Young, the then-unknown man was observed with “gloves on, a full pocket, and a nervous demeanor.”
Although Mayor Young had no interaction with Abston, his statement attributed his actions to “online disagreements.” Furthermore, he cautioned his followers against escalations and implored them to find better communication methods. Referencing the assassination of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, the Mayor admonished that “the link between angry online rhetoric and real-life violence is becoming undeniable.”
“What starts as reckless words online can all too quickly become something much more dangerous. The angry rhetoric, the hateful speech, and the heated threats create a culture where violence feels like a next step instead of a red line. We cannot allow that line to be crossed. Political violence and intimidation – whether threatened or enacted – simply cannot become our norm,” Young wrote. “Memphis, we have to change how we talk to and about each other. Disagreement must never lead to violence.”
After law enforcement questioned the suspect, Young claimed his goal was to speak with the Memphis Mayor about rising crime in the city.
Trump Uses Juneteenth To Complain About Workers Not Wanting ‘Too Many Non-Working Holidays’
In 2020, Trump took credit for making Juneteenth “very famous,” claiming “nobody had ever heard of it."
To mark Juneteenth — a federal holiday when many businesses close — President Donald Trump took to social media to gripe about workers allegedly not wanting “too many non-working holidays.”
On his Truth Social platform, Trump pushed a narrative that America’s non-working holidays cost the “country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS” and the workers aren’t too fond of that. “Too many non-working holidays in America. It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed. The workers don’t want it either! Soon we’ll end up having a holiday for every once working day of the year,” he wrote.
“It must change if we are going to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) June 19, 2025
His tone is a vast change from when he sat in the White House for his first term. In 2020, Trump took credit for making Juneteenth — the oldest celebration of the end of slavery in the U.S. since 1865 — “very famous.” He once claimed that “nobody had ever heard of it” while the country was ailing in civil unrest following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.
During the White House press briefing held on the holiday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that it was unlikely her boss was going to mark the federal holiday, boasting that everyone showed up for work. “I’m not tracking his signature on a proclamation today,” Leavitt said.
“I know this is a federal holiday — I want to thank all of you for showing up to work. We are certainly here, we’re working 24/7 right now.”
DISGUSTING: Karoline Leavitt suggests Trump won’t acknowledge Juneteenth and acts like it’s not a holiday: “I’m not tracking his signature on a proclamation today. I want to thank all of you for showing up to work. We are certainly here.”
He even pledged to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, but that didn’t happen until his successor, Joe Biden, stepped in and made it so in 2021.
Biden had a different approach to celebrating the holiday. During a speech at a historically Black church in Juneteenth’s birthplace, Galveston, Texas, according to The Hill, the former Democratic president took pride in seeing the holiday for what it was — telling the truth about the history of this country. “I took the view as president, we need to be honest about our history — especially in the face of ongoing efforts to erase our history,” he said.
He touched on such efforts being Trump wanting to reinstate names to military bases related to Confederate leaders. “I played a role in changing names of all those military camps with names tied to slavery,” Biden said. “What are they doing now? Reinstating those names.”
“Folks, darkness can hide much but can erase nothing, and only with truth can come justice and healing.”
Philly Pretzel Factory Makes Florida Debut Inside Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks
Big Dave’s is making headlines again—this time through an expanded partnership with its largest and first franchisee, Derek Lewis.
In March, BLACK ENTERPRISE spotlighted businessman Derrick Hayes in the article “Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Opens First Franchise In South Carolina,” highlighting the brand’s growth into the Southeast. Now, just months later, Big Dave’s is making headlines again — this time through an expanded partnership with its largest and first franchisee, Derek Lewis.
Lewis currently operates six Big Dave’s locations, including two in Orlando’s Kia Center through a multi-level partnership with the Orlando Magic, two in Camping World Stadium, and traditional storefronts in Oviedo and SoDo, Florida. With eight additional locations already in the pipeline — exclusively in Central Florida — Lewis is further deepening his regional footprint.
In addition to his role with Big Dave’s, Lewis is also the largest Philly Pretzel Factory franchisee in the Southern region. He recently debuted a Philly Pretzel Factory counter inside his Big Dave’s location in Oviedo. Rather than a traditional standalone shop, this innovative collaboration offers a curated menu of Philly favorites under one roof, enhancing the guest experience and laying the groundwork for future expansion.
Lewis has an impressive career in the food & beverage industry as a former president within PepsiCo Beverages NA, widely recognized as a corporate leader, entrepreneur, and social change advocate. Known for generating billions in revenue while advancing culture and community, Lewis now channels his expertise into franchise growth and leadership. Earlier this year, Lewis added “author” to his list of accomplishments, publishing his memoir, Survive + Advance: Lessons on Living a Life Without Compromise, sharing lessons in resilience and purposeful leadership.
Lewis is driving local growth with plans to open four additional Philly Pretzel Factory locations across Orlando. “Bringing Philly Pretzel Factory to Orlando is all about delivering value and authenticity,” said Lewis. “As a fan of both brands and a lifelong lover of Philadelphia flavors, I’m excited to offer our guests the best of Philly in one place. This is just the beginning — our limited menu launch in Oviedo paves the way for more locations across Central Florida.”
Building on the success of their joint opening in Atlanta earlier this year, the new Oviedo location marks the next step in the shared mission of Philly Pretzel Factory CEO and Co-Founder, Dan DiZio, and Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Founder, Derrick Hayes, to introduce authentic Philly flavors to new communities. Today, Philly Pretzel Factory, the world’s largest Philly-style pretzel bakery, currently boasts 170 locations across the country.
Buffalo’s Juneteenth Festival Turned 50 — Fueling Tourism, Celebrating Culture, And Powering Black-Owned Business
Founded in 1976, the Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo is one of the nation's longest-running and most-attended festivals.
As Buffalo’s Juneteenth Festival marked its 50th anniversary, the milestone event continued to drive strong economic impact across Erie County. In 2022, visitor spending reached a record $2.2 billion — a 14% jump from pre-pandemic levels — with 34% of that total spent on food and beverages, highlighting the boost for local restaurants and vendors. Held in the heart of the Michigan Street Black History Corridor, the festival has evolved into more than just a cultural celebration — it’s now a vital force supporting Black-owned businesses and fueling economic growth in Buffalo.
A Half-Century Of Freedom, Culture, And Community
Founded in 1976, the Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo is one of the nation’s longest-running and most attended commemorations of African-American freedom. Featuring a high-energy parade through Martin Luther King Jr. Park and a two-week schedule of music, food, and cultural programming (June 14–25), the festival offers a deeply intergenerational experience. Carrone Evon Crump, president of the Juneteenth Festival Committee, emphasized, “We’re not just marking another anniversary — we’re celebrating a legacy of resilience, unity, and Black excellence in Buffalo.”
Heritage Meets Enterprise: The Michigan Street Corridor
This milestone year highlights Buffalo’s rich Black history. Attendees can explore sites in the Michigan Street Black History Corridor — including the expanded Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum and the newly restored Michigan Street Baptist Church, once a stop on the Underground Railroad. Nearby heritage centers and cemetery tours connect the past to Buffalo’s present as an emerging heritage destination.
“The African American heritage assets in Buffalo are world-class,” said Sandy White, editor of The African American Heritage Guide to Buffalo and founder of Mustard Seed World Consulting Group. “Juneteenth” is the perfect invitation for visitors to celebrate freedom and understand how deeply Black innovation and enterprise are woven into the city’s identity. What we have here is not just historical — it’s economically and culturally transformative.
Crump added, “By anchoring the festival along this corridor, we’re highlighting Black achievements—historical and modern—and reinforcing Buffalo’s identity as a hub for cultural tourism.”
Food & Flavor: The Heart Of Buffalo’s Celebration
Food is a key component of the festival’s appeal and economic impact. Manna Restaurant partners, chefs Reginald Ingram and Dale Holt, reflect on their experience:
Ingram: “Juneteenth has become one of our busiest weekends — people are eager for authentic Black flavors, and we’ve seen our sales double over the past five years.”
Holt: “It’s more than food — business development, brand visibility, and community engagement all in one.”
Their seasonal pop-up at MLK Park has opened doors to catering opportunities, media visibility, and a growing customer base beyond the festival — evidence of how culinary entrepreneurship can thrive in cultural events.
Bratts Hill & The Rise Of Chef Darian Bryan
Among Buffalo’s standout culinary talents is Chef Darian Bryan, the owner of Bratts Hill, a vibrant eatery that fuses Jamaican tradition with Buffalo’s upscale dining scene. Bryan grew up in the rural community of Bratts Hill in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica. His passion for cooking was ignited in the heart of his mother’s small cook shop, where locals could savor hearty Jamaican meals in a relaxed atmosphere.
“That cook shop was everything,” Bryan recalled. “It was simple but brought people together — laughter, community, and flavor. That’s what I’ve tried to recreate at Bratts Hill.”
Chef Darian Bryan, Owner of Bratts Hill Restaurant. Photo Credit: Bratts Hill
Bryan moved to Buffalo to attend school and enrolled in the Culinary School at Buffalo State University, where he combined his Caribbean roots with professional techniques. His signature Jerk Hut menu — featuring jerk chicken, curry shrimp, and plantain bowls — brings the island’s warmth to every dish.
“For me, hospitality is love — it’s in how we greet, feed, and make you feel valued. Juneteenth is a celebration of our culture, and at Bratts Hill, we bring that culture to life through our service. It’s not just about the food; it’s about creating an environment where people feel at home, respected, and proud of who they are.”
But for Bryan, it’s about more than just food. As a husband to Mrs. Jennifer Bryan, a proud father of two children, and a brother to five sisters, his mission is rooted in legacy and empowerment. Bryan added, “This celebration does more than entertain — it helps finance dreams, builds capacity, and keeps money circulating in our community. My kids walk into the restaurant and see ownership — that’s the real success.”
Tourism & Regional Growth: Linking Local To Global
Buffalo’s tourism sector has surged since the pandemic. In 2022, the region reached $2.2 billion in visitor spending, with food and drink alone accounting for over a third of the total. Festival-driven travel, heritage tourism along the Michigan Street corridor, and proximity to Niagara Falls are converging to increase interest in Buffalo as a destination where history and culture drive economic revival.
Crump pointed out, “We’re tapping into a rising trend, Black heritage travel. Buffalo is now on that map.”
What’s Next: Sustaining Momentum Beyond June
Looking ahead, festival leaders are creating year-round programming, mentorship workshops for entrepreneurs, and partnerships with Visit Buffalo Niagara to ensure that the energy and economic benefits last well beyond the 50th anniversary.
Expanded cultural tourism: Integrating guided heritage tours with regional tourism routes and out-of-town packages.
Business acceleration: Providing vendor incubation, microloans, and pitch contests to empower Black-owned startups.
Community infrastructure: Strengthening skills and staffing for Black businesses through targeted training connected to festival opportunities.
Buffalo’s 50th Juneteenth Festival is not just a celebration — it’s a living blueprint for how culture, history, and enterprise can energize a city. With $2.2 billion in tourism spending boosting local businesses, this festival exemplifies how Black economic empowerment can be rooted in heritage. From the vibrant parade to the entrepreneurial success stories of Manna and Bratts Hill, Buffalo is uniquely positioned to serve as a model for other cities looking to blend cultural pride with intentional economic investment.
R. Kelly Doesn’t Deserve Pardon While Joycelyn Savage Remains Missing, Her Family Says
Joycelyn Savage's family is speaking out against R. Kelly's recent pardon request.
One of R. Kelly’s alleged victims, Joycelyn Savage, remains under his control, according to her family. As a result, they’re speaking out against the disgraced R&B singer’s recent request for a pardon.
The family wants to shut down any attempts at R. Kelly garnering sympathy and support for his pardon request, their attorney Gerald Griggs tells TMZ. According to Savage’s family, the last time they heard from their daughter was a short phone call in 2019. And they believe it’s because R. Kelly is still controlling her.
“We tried to reach out to Joycelyn when my father passed,” Timothy Savage said of his daughter. “We have to always reach out through his [R. Kelly] camp. Robert Sylvester’s camp.”
Each time the family has tried to contact Joycelyn, they allegedly get “no response whatsoever,” Timothy added.
They also say they haven’t been able to speak to Joycelyn directly, “it’s always through a third party,” her mother, Jonjelyn Savage, said. She also referred to the calls she has had with her daughter as “prison calls,” where the conversation comes off as “scripted.”
“I want to hear from my daughter,” Timothy declared.
Joycelyn, once engaged to R. Kelly and widely regarded as one of his victims, is believed by her family to still be alive. They remain hopeful for her well-being and say their greatest wish is to hear from her directly in a private, “one-on-one conversation.”
The Savage family’s plea comes as R. Kelly seeks a pardon from Donald Trump. On June 17, his legal team filed a motion in a Chicago court requesting his release, alleging that he overdosed on medication administered by prison staff. Kelly claims the incident was an attempt on his life and is now asking the former president for a pardon.
However, the Savage family insists that Kelly has never taken responsibility for his actions against his alleged victims. They support his conviction and want him to serve every day of his 31-year sentence.
The “Ignition” singer remains in the Federal Correctional Institute facility in Butner, North Carolina, where he’s currently serving out a 30-year sentence on racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
Social Security Projected To Run Out of Money By 2034
Annual reports released by the Treasury Department reveal that Social Security’s reserve funds could run out of money to pay beneficiaries by 2034.
Social Security, one of the key safety nets in America, is expected to run out a year sooner than projected.
Annual reports released by the Treasury Department on Monday revealed that the Social Security’s reserve funds, if combined, would run out of money to pay beneficiaries by 2034. In addition, the trust fund that pays Medicare’s hospital bills is expected to deplete by 2033, three years earlier than initially anticipated, Politico reported.
The change in America’s safety net and reserves was driven primarily by a bipartisan expansion of benefits to millions of people, a majority of whom worked in the public sector under President Joe Biden. The other issues are that fertility rates are remaining lower for longer, and economic projections show slow long-term wage growth.
For Medicare, finances have worsened due to higher-than-anticipated expenditures, along with increased expectations for future spending on hospital and hospice care.
“This data underscores the need for lawmakers to take action to support the long-term viability of these programs,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who serves as the managing trustee of the funds.
What’s concerning is that all this is happening amid the Trump administration’s priority of slashing both the federal workforce and budget.
What’s At Stake For Social Security
Meanwhile, as Politico points out, Trump promised on the campaign trail to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. Congressional Republicans, however, have not introduced a policy bill to implement the cuts Trump promised. House Republicans are floating around giving senior citizens an extra $4,000 in tax deductions. Senate Republicans are proposing a $6,000 deduction.
Unfortunately, the Social Security and Medicare programs pay out more in benefits than the government collects in payroll taxes that fund the programs.
If Congress fails to act, the program will only have enough money to pay about 81% of the scheduled Social Security benefits. For Medicare, the program would only be able to pay 89% of benefits.
