Biden scraps planned visit to Australia, Papua New Guinea to focus on debt limit talks
President Joe Biden has decided to curtail an upcoming visit to the Indo-Pacific to focus on the debt limit standoff at home
2023-05-17 05:48
IRS moves forward with free e-filing system in pilot program to launch in 2024
The IRS is planning to launch a pilot program for a government-run, online tax filing system that’s free for all
2023-05-17 05:45
People of color and women are underrepresented on state supreme court benches, report finds
State supreme court justices are disproportionately White and don't reflect the diverse populations they serve, a new report has found.
2023-05-17 05:26
DHS directs review of personnel with access to classified material in wake of Pentagon leak
The Department of Homeland Security has directed its agencies to review and assess who has access to classified information, according to an internal memo obtained by CNN -- a move that comes on the heels of a leak of highly classified Pentagon documents discovered earlier this year.
2023-05-17 05:24
Biden cancels visits to Australia and Papua New Guinea as debt ceiling negotiations continue
President Joe Biden is canceling his upcoming visits to Papua New Guinea and Australia due to the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations in Washington, the White House confirmed Tuesday.
2023-05-17 05:23
Ukraine war providing lessons for Taiwan: Austin
Ukraine's war against invading Russian forces is providing lessons for Taiwan, showing how a smaller military can successfully defend against a larger one, US Defense...
2023-05-17 05:15
Biden G7: President to cut short foreign trip for debt ceiling talks
Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US.
2023-05-17 05:15
WNBA suspends Hammon 2 games for player's allegation she was bullied for being pregnant
The WNBA has suspended Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon, one of the league’s marquee figures, for two games after former Aces player Dearica Hamby said she had been bullied and manipulated for being pregnant
2023-05-17 04:51
Taiwan speaker hails Japan, South Korea and Philippines for 'crescent of defense'
By David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON The speaker of Taiwan's parliament praised Japan, South Korea and the
2023-05-17 04:47
Durham report takeaways: a 'seriously flawed' Russia investigation and its lasting impact on the FBI
A 306-page report by Justice Department special counsel John Durham is refocusing negative attention on one of the most politically significant investigations in FBI history: the probe into whether Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign was colluding with Russia to tip the outcome of the election
2023-05-17 04:26
Maryland governor signs gun-control bills tightening requirements
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed gun-control measures that lawmakers approved in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year
2023-05-17 04:16
Washington state Senate OKs bill keeping drugs illegal, boosting resources for housing and treatment
Washington state's Senate has quickly approved a major new drug policy
2023-05-17 03:58