TRNS Investigates: The Social Security Tax Cap

TRNS Reporter Antonia Aguilar takes an investigative look at an issue most Americans aren't aware of. With help from experts and scholars, Aguilar examines the reasons behind why there is a tax cap within the nation's social security system, as well as the pros and cons of such a cap. (4:38)
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Michelle Obama: My Husband Has Made Military Families A Priority

At a summit on providing support for military families Wednesday, First Lady Michelle Obama said that her husband has made military families a priority in his administration. (0:15)
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Alleged Time Square Bomber Did Not Work Alone, Says Schumer

Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says Tuesday that since the arrest of alleged Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad, law enforcement officials have learned that he did not plan the attack on his own. (0:19)
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Wall Street Reform Bill Will Prevent Future Crises, Says Reid

Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) says the proposed Wall Street reform legislation aims to end the programs in Wall Street that led to the financial crisis. (0:21)
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Nuclear Posture Review Will Help Public Better Understand The Issue Of Nuclear Threats, Said Senator Levin

Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) said that the 2010 Nuclear Posture Review should generate substantial debates on the future of nuclear weapons and help the public to better understand the complexity of the issue, Thursday during a Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing. (0:24)
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2010 Nuclear Posture Review Affirms The U.S. Will Cease Nuclear Testing, Says Senator Levin

Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) said Thursday that the 2010 Nuclear Posture Review affirms that the U.S. will not return to nuclear testing. (0:24)
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Border Security Recommendations Come From The Front Line, Says Republican Kyl

Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) says Monday that every recommendation within his proposed strategy to secure the Arizona-Mexico border has been proposed to the Department of Justice (DOJ) as well as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). (0:26)
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Securing U.S. Border Will Not Require Much, Says Republican Kyl

Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) says it won't require much to establish better border security along the Arizona-Mexico border. Kyl and others introduced a new border security strategy during a media briefing Monday. (0:12)
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Key Health Reforms Will Happen This Year, Says Democrat Stabenow

During a press conference Thursday, Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) says the health care reform bill signed into law earlier this week by President Barack Obama will immediately begin spurring investments in community health care centers, and will allow young adults to be remain on their parents' insurance until age 26. (0:28)
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Haiti Must Make Use Of Solar Energy, Says Its Ambassador To The U.S.

Haiti's Ambassador to the U.S., Raymond Joseph, says in light of the fact that the only thing working after the earthquake were solar powered traffic lights, his country really needs to harness solar energy. Joseph spoke during a forum Wednesday hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus. (0:12)
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Haitian Ambassador: Rebuilding Effort Should Focus On Entire Country, Not Just Port Au Prince

Haitian Ambassador to the U.S. Raymond Joseph said that all of Haiti should be focused on during rebuilding efforts and not just Port Au Prince. Josephs remarks came during a forum Wednesday on the recovery of Haiti. (0:18)
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A Two State Solution Will Bring The Israeli Palestinian Conflict To An End, Said Tony Blair

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair said that he believes the best end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would be a two state solution during his speech Tuesday before the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). (0:23)
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Iran Must Not Be Allowed To Obtain Nuclear Weapons Capabilities, Says Tony Blair

During his speech Tuesday at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference, former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair states that Iran must not be allowed to obtain the capability to create nuclear weapons. (0:33)
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Israel-Palestine Conflict Needs A Two State Solution, Says Tony Blair

Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair said that both the Israeli Prime Minister and the Palestinian President agree on a two state solution and need to negotiate during a speech Tuesday before the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). (0:12)
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Washington Risks Stunting America's Core Values, Claims Romney

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) said Friday that the political status-quo in Washington runs the risk of stunting America's core values. (0:26)
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Romney Compares Obama's Job Proposals To Jimmy Carter's

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) charged that current proposals from the Obama administration intended to stimulate job creation have thus far served more as deterrents to investors within the private sector.

“I think this has been the most anti-investment, anti-entrepreneur, anti-employment, anti-job agenda since the days of Jimmy Carter,” said Romney. “It has prolonged the recession and made it more difficult for us to recover.” (0:17)
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Oregon Democrat Gives Obama Administration C- On Infrastructure Investment

Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) says President Barack Obama's position on trade policy is almost 'indistinguishable' from that of past presidents. DeFazio adds that infrastructure investment is being viewed as an after-thought by the current administration. (0:24)
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