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Tens of Millions of Taxpayers May Be Owed IRS Refunds From Pandemic Era: Watchdog
Taxpayers have to act before July 10, said the IRS’s internal watchdog.
Acting AG Blanche Says It Was ‘Not Just’ Comey’s Seashell Post That Led to Indictment
‘Rest assured that it’s not just the Instagram post that leads somebody to get indicted,’ the acting attorney general said.
US Attorney Pirro Says Evidence Shows Agent Was Shot by Suspect’s Gun During DC Dinner
A preliminary hearing for the suspected gunman is scheduled for May 8.
Big Tech Posts Strong Earnings as AI Spending Pressures Cash Flow
Despite strong earnings numbers, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta failed to win over investors.
How a New Mexico Town Kept Its Drive-In Alive After COVID-19
What began as a community engagement experiment has since become a lasting fixture in Los Lunas, New Mexico.
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DC Shooting Suspect Requests Suicide Status Removed
Cole Allen’s lawyers say in newly-filed court documents that his conditions in jail amount to ‘violations of his rights.’
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition, Aid for Illegal Aliens
It’s part of a series of actions by the Trump administration aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment.
Ex-Twitter CEO’s AI Startup Valued at $2 Billion After Funding Round
Agrawal was Twitter’s chief technology officer from 2017 to 2021, then its CEO until he was fired in 2022.
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Pickleball Players Killed in Texas Plane Crash Included School Tennis Star, Trauma Counselor
Five members of a pickleball club who died after the small plane carrying them crashed in Texas are being mourned by a tight-knit community of fellow players.
Trump Says He Will Review New Iranian Peace Plan, but Doubts It Will Be Acceptable
The U.S. president said on Saturday ‘it’s a possibility’ he could order new combat operations against Iran.
3 Ohio Governor Hopefuls Tout Differing Affordability Strategies
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy faces a May 5 primary challenger but is concentrating on his presumed Democratic opponent in the Nov. 3 election, Dr. Amy Acton.
Congress Reacts to Redistricting Decision by Supreme Court
States have already taken action in light of the ruling.
Trump Highlights Senior Tax Relief, Drug Price Cuts at Florida Rally
The president spoke to an audience of thousands in the world’s largest community of senior citizens.
Former Congressman David Rivera Convicted of Lobbying for Venezuela
The case highlighted Miami’s long-standing role as a center of influence in U.S.–Latin America relations, shaped by its large exile community.
Business Taxpayers Can Recover Certain Federal Taxes Paid on Fuels, IRS Guidance Says
The tax recovery regulation is part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by Trump last year.
Pro-Life Flight Attendant Is Paid $1 Million, Ending 9-Year Battle With Airline, Union
A court ordered Southwest Airlines to rehire Charlene Carter in 2023, but litigation has persisted since then.
Key Takeaways From Pentagon Leaders’ Testimony Before Congress
Military leaders faced questions on the Iran conflict, personnel decisions, and a $1.5 trillion military budget request during two days of testimony.
Trump Signs 45-Day Extension of FISA Section 702 Hours Before Deadline
The emergency extension was passed under suspension of the rules after the Senate rejected an earlier proposal from the House.
American Airlines Restarts Flights to Venezuela From Miami After 7 Years
Passengers were treated with balloons and flags as they boarded a three-hour flight to Venezuela.
House Passes Farm Bill, Sends to Senate
The legislation also includes a provision banning the creation of a central bank digital currency, a priority for many conservatives.
Education Department Probes Stanford Over Alleged Racial Discrimination
The university ‘appears to be conditioning access’ to a program based on the skin color of individuals, an Education Department official said.
