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Social Security has gotten close to running out of money before, in the early 1980s — but, at the 11th hour, Congress acted.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Was there something about you that you felt like you wanted to get across in this special that maybe you haven’t gotten to in your previous specials?

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"And occasionally it happens -- but most of the time, something doesn't work out according to plan. And that's where I've gotten concerned about SpaceX."

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He had gotten a laugh a moment before when he mocked President James Madison for not having a ballroom when the White House was burned by the British during the War of 1812.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Then—then Eusie, and Henk, and Mary, and—they’d gotten out of the secret room!

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom