WASHINGTON — The Army general tapped to lead the U.S. National Security Agency assured lawmakers Thursday that he will follow the Constitution and the law […]
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Senate Democrats block funding payments amid DHS funding spat, partial authorities shutdown risk
Senate Democrats on Thursday voted unanimously to block a package of six funding bills that would fund large portions of the government through the end […]
Home Republicans suggest stricter voting necessities as Trump administration eyes the midterms
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s voting laws, a long-shot priority for President Donald Trump that would impose stricter requirements […]
Trump eyes basing his new Board of Peace at a Washington constructing in authorized limbo
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is looking at basing the new Board of Peace, which is tied to both the Gaza ceasefire and larger international […]
Federal troop deployments to US cities value taxpayers $496M and counting
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s high-profile deployment of federal troops to six U.S. cities has cost taxpayers roughly $496 million through the end of December, […]
Chinese language nationwide who uncovered human rights abuses in his homeland is granted asylum to stay in US
WASHINGTON — An immigration judge on Wednesday granted asylum to a Chinese national who he said had a “well founded fear” of persecution if sent […]
IRS faces challenges in 2026 tax season because of workforce cuts, new legal guidelines: Watchdog
WASHINGTON — The national taxpayer advocate is cautioning that the 2026 tax filing season is likely to present challenges for taxpayers who encounter problems with […]
Fed anticipated to maintain charges unchanged as Chair Powell pivots again to economics
WASHINGTON — After two weeks of intense political and legal scrutiny, the Federal Reserve will seek to make this week’s meeting about interest rates as […]
NTSB to spotlight what led to a lethal midair collision close to Washington, DC, at daylong listening to
WASHINGTON — A daylong hearing on Tuesday should make clear what factors played the biggest role in causing last January’s midair collision near Washington, D.C., […]
Trump threatens to hike South Korean tariffs to 25% over inaction on commerce deal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country’s national assembly has yet to approve the trade […]
