Calling The IRS? Hold Times Are Way Down This Tax Season

Last year, the IRS scored its worst customer service marks on record but on Monday reported a dramatic turnaround for the 2023 tax season.

Fox News-Dominion Libel Case Set To Begin After Brief Delay

Superior Cout Judge Eric Davis gave no explanation for the delay in the trial, which was to have started Monday.

GOP Leader McConnell Returning To Senate After Fall, Head Injury

Democrat John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is also returning, but Sen. Dianne Feinstein's absence leaves a hole on Judiciary Committee.

Progressives Focus On Local-Level Wins To Counter Setbacks

The focus on lower-level contests already has helped progressives gain power and influence policy at a local level, organizers say.

U.S. Supreme Court's Abortion Pill Order Spares Safe Havens

The order keeps in place federal rules for use of mifepristone, but the legal saga isn't over. The Supreme Court could rule by Wednesday.

NRA Convention Draws Top GOP 2024 Hopefuls After Shootings

Some speakers said they were saddened by recent shootings but spent more time criticizing Democrats on COVID restrictions, border issues.

Lady Gaga, George Clooney Named To Biden's Star-Studded Arts Committee

Film producer Bruce Cohen, Grammy winners John Baptiste and Joe Walsh, actors Jennifer Garner, Troy Kotsur and Kerry Washington also tapped.

States Confront Medical Debt That's Bankrupting Millions

Among other things, bills would create medical debt relief programs, protect personal property from collections and lower interest rates.

Biden Says Nothing Of 'Great Consequence' In Pentagon Leaks

There are no clear answers on how many documents were leaked, but some estimates put the total number in the hundreds.

DOJ To Ask Supreme Court To Put Abortion Pill Limits On Hold

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily narrowed a ruling by a lower court judge in Texas that had completely blocked the drug.

Key Lawmakers Win Access To Mishandled Classified Docs

Classified documents were found in the possession of former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence

Abortion Questions Intensify In U.S. Courts, Legislatures

Courts are considering big changes, including some with broad implications, as state legislatures enact more restrictions or outright bans.

Dominion Can Discuss General Threats In Fox Defamation Trial

Even before the trial begins Thursday, records released as part of the lawsuit have turned an uncomfortable spotlight on the network.

Some U.S. States Stock Abortion Medications After Court Ruling

A Texas judge's ruling is seen as a threat to access to the medication even in states that are supportive of abortion rights.

​Leaked Documents A 'Very Serious' Risk To Security: Pentagon

At least some of the leaked documents posted online have been doctored, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby​ said.

​EPA Car Rule To Push Huge Increase In EV Sales: AP Sources

Environmental groups applaud the ambitious numbers, but the plan is likely to get strong pushback from the auto industry.

Justice Department Appeals Texas Abortion Pill Order

Adding to the uncertainty was unresolved confusion Monday over a conflicting order by a different federal judge in the state of Washington.

Possible Social Media Leak Of Pentagon Docs Under Investigation

The documents, which were posted on sites such as Twitter, are labeled secret and resemble routine updates not distributed publicly.

Abortion Pill Access In Limbo After Competing Rulings

The extraordinary timing of the competing orders revealed the high stakes surrounding the drug mifepristone.

EPA Proposal Takes On Health Risks Near U.S. Chemical Plants

The proposed rules would reduce cancer risk and other exposure for communities that live close to harmful emitters, the EPA said.

​Justice Thomas Took Undisclosed Luxury Trips, Explosive Report Says

Republican megadonor Harlan Crow told ProPublica the unreported trips were gestures of hospitality to longtime friends.

IRS Pledges More Audits Of Wealthy, Better Customer Service

More than half of the money to improve operations — $45.6 billion — will be devoted to pursuing high-wealth individuals and companies.

Period Poverty Sends Many Women Back To Cloisters Of The Dark Ages

A product half the country must use has long been taxed, an inequity that state governments are fixing in a piecemeal fashion.

Biden And His 2024 Campaign: Waiting For Some Big Decisions

Advisers have long said the president planned to wait until after March when the year's first fundraising period wraps up.

Why Executions By Firing Squad May Be Coming Back In The U.S.

Mississippi, Utah, Oklahoma and South Carolina allow firing squads, an option some states consider as an alternative to lethal injections.

House GOP Passes Parents' Rights Bill In Clash Over Schools

Advocates say the proposal poses a threat to LGBTQ students by potentially forcing them to come out to unsupportive families.

1st State Limits Teens' Access To Social Media; Will Others Follow?

A new law in Utah aims to limit when and where kids can use social media and stop companies from luring them to their sites.

Biden Approval Dips Near Lowest Point: AP-NORC Poll

Biden's approval rating sinks as his administration tries to convey stability amid a pair of bank failures and stubbornly high inflation.

Do Better, FAA Tells Airports After Runway Near-Misses

The FAA safety alert responds to a string of high-profile near misses, but there have been 699 “runway incursions” so far this year.

States Cranking Out Even More Tax Cuts Amid Cash Surpluses

​Aggressive tax cuts that swept across the country last year continue in 2023 — even as some warn states to stop amid economic uncertainty.

Fox, Dominion Face Off Over Airing Of False Election Claims

The hearing, which continues Wednesday, is perhaps the most significant court action to date in a lawsuit that already has embarrassed Fox.

TikTok-Fueled Kia, Hyundai Thefts: AGs Call On Companies To Do More

A now-disabled TikTok video was a how-to on stealing certain Kia and Hyundai models, driving a dramatic spike in thefts.

Trump Arrest Expected Tuesday As NY Prosecutor Mulls Charges

In a social media post, the former president urged his followers to protest and "take our nation back."

Sharp Drop In Illegal Border Crossings Continues In February

Illegal border crossings began to drop in January after the Biden administration announced stricter immigration measures.

Here Is What's At Stake In Abortion Medication Case

The hearing before Texas federal judge comes as conservative Christian groups seek to reverse federal approval of the drug mifepristone.

​Justice Department, SEC Probe Collapse Of Silicon Valley Bank

The investigations — which are separate probes — are in the early stages and will also examine the actions of the bank's senior executives.

How The Last Banking Tumult Fuels Today's Populist Politics

Populism has coursed through both political parties in the 15 years since shaky financial institutions last spurred economic anxiety.

Biden’s Marching Orders In Executive Action On Guns: 5 Things To Know

Biden announced fresh federal measures aimed at curbing gun violence, but without action by Congress, his loftiest goals are doomed.

‘Forever Chemical’ Limits Represent ‘Transformational Change’: EPA

Science clearly links long-term exposure to the toxic group of compounds widespread in the environment to significant health risks.

Biden OKs Alaska Oil Project, Draws Ire Of Environmentalists

Climate activists were outraged that Biden approved the project, which they say puts his climate legacy at risk.