Appeals Court Ruling Keeps Biden Student Debt Plan On Hold

A three-judge panel from the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday the debt relief program usurped Congress' power to make laws.

Democrats Keep Senate Majority With Cortez Masto's Nevada Win

The fate of the House is still uncertain after Tuesday's election.

U.S. Border Agency Leader Is Being Forced Out: AP Sources

Magnus's removal is part of a larger shakeup expected at Homeland Security as it struggles to manage migrants from wider range of countries.

Climate Efforts 'More Urgent Than Ever,' Biden Says At Summit

Biden glossed over his push for more oil and gas production to bring down costs that have been politically troublesome at home and globally.

​Veterans 'Best Of America,' VP Harris Says In Laying Wreath

"As Americans, we have a sacred obligation to take care of our veterans and our military families," the vice president said.

Texas Court Ruling Pauses Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The Biden administration paused applications for the student loan forgiveness program after a federal court judge in Texas struck it down.

Future Of American Democracy Loomed Large In Midterm Voters' Minds

Many who supported the lie that Trump won the 2020 election lost races that could have put them in a position to influence future elections.

Gun Reform Winning Issue For 7 In Midterms; Ballot Measures Show Split

Young candidates winning their elections say they stand for kids who grew up under the cloud of mass shootings; ballot measures show divide.

2022 Midterm Election: Control Of Congress, Biden’s Path Are Unclear

Voters set aside their concerns about Democratic President Joe Biden and denied Republicans the sweeping midterm victory they expected.

Abortion Supporters Win In Conservative And Liberal States

The election dramatically illustrated how the Supreme Court's decision to eliminate the nationwide right to abortion has galvanized voters.

Abortion Rights Boosted With Defeat Of KY Constitutional Amendment

Hailed as a "historic win" against "government overreach," vote will have no practical impact if a sweeping ban survives a court challenge.

Missouri, Maryland Voters Approve Recreational Pot; 2 States Reject It

Twenty-one states have now approved recreational weed in what advocates say is an important message to policymakers in Washington, D.C.

U.S. To Climate Summit: Big Steps Are GOP-Proofed, Hard To Repeal

Democratic administrations have twice forged international climate pacts, only to see them jettisoned when GOP gained control of Congress.

Control Of Senate Hangs In Balance, Could Come Down To Georgia Runoff

Democrats held off a predicted “red wave,” and in the most heartening of wins, flipped a Pennsylvania seat that had been held by the GOP.

Will 2022 Midterm Election Results Be Known Before Bedtime Tuesday?

Final 2020 election wasn’t called for two weeks. A decentralized voting system with different rules in states could cause a repeat in 2022.

As Powerball Jackpot Soars To Record $1.6B, Players Cross State Lines

“Powerball envy”: Residents of five states without lotteries cross state lines to get chance at the biggest lottery prize in U.S. history.

2022 Midterm Elections: Control Of Congress, Governors, Weed On Ballot

One poll finds voters fall nearly equally in three camps — “Democrats, Republicans and neither side” — as campaigns enter the home stretch.

White House Unlocks $13.5B To Help Americans Pay Higher Heat Bills

The program includes $4.5 billion to help Americans pay home heating costs that could be as much as 28 percent higher this winter.

CVS, Walgreens OK $10B Opioid Lawsuit Settlements; Walmart Negotiates

CVS, Walgreens and Walmart — criticized for not flagging inappropriate opioid prescriptions — tentatively agree to settle lawsuits.

GOP Seizes On Voter Hesitancy To Attack EVs As Costly To U.S.

GOP attacks, many unfounded, say push for battery-powered transportation will leave Americans broke, stranded on the road and in the dark.

​Justices Raise Doubts On Race-Conscious College Admissions

Justices look at admissions programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard that use race among many factors to achieve diversity.

Confident GOP Unifies Behind Candidates Once Seen As Risky ​

Surging inflation, crime concerns and general pessimism about the direction of the country force Democrats into a defensive position.

Pelosi Attack Shocks Country On Edge About Democracy Threats

The ambush was a savage reminder of the extremism that has coursed through American politics in recent years.

Democrats Cautiously Campaign On Jan. 6, Democracy Threats

Some Democrats' reluctance to talk about Jan. 6 acknowledges that voters are primarily focused on inflation and other pocketbook issues.

Why Midterm Election Results May Not Be Known Right Away

Results released on election night are unofficial and always incomplete. They inevitably change as more ballots are counted.

Election Day Is Nov. 8, But Legal Challenges Have Already Begun

More than 100 lawsuits, largely filed by Republicans, offer a preview of a potentially contentious post-midterm election period.

Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Trump, Demands He Testify

The subpoena accuses Trump of “personally orchestrating” a multi-part effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Inflation Adjustments Mean Lower 2023 Tax Bills For Many Americans

The IRS changed rules in more than 60 categories, including increasing the standard deduction for tax returns filed in early 2024.

Daylight Saving Time Ends Soon; How Long Will U.S. ‘Fall Back’?

The Sunshine Protection Act that passed the Senate calls for year-round daylight saving time. Year-round standard time gains steam in House.

Government Says Steve Bannon Should Get 6-Month Sentence

Bannon was convicted after a four-day trial in July.

Federal Student Debt Forgiveness Application Now Open

The Department of Education launched the application Friday night, calling it a "beta test" before the official launch later this month.

The Thing About Friends: They Keep Us Grounded

TIA recently completed our analysis of the 50 states and will release the results on October 25 and some seismic shifts occurred.

Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Trump For Testimony On Capitol Attack

The 10th public session was delving into Trump's "state of mind," said Democratic Chairman Bennie Thompson.

9% Social Security Raise To Boost Americans' Monthly Benefits By $140

Social Security chief: Medicare Part B premiums will decrease 3 percent, giving older Americans “more peace of mind and breathing room.”

Lawsuit Threatens Student Loan Debt Forgiveness; New Details Released

A federal judge is hearing a challenge that could derail the Biden administration’s $400 billion student loan forgiveness plan.

Loud And Clear: New Justice Jackson Speaks Volumes At Bench

Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, is showing she intends to make herself heard.

Justices Appear Open To Challenge Of Landmark Voting Rights Law

Some conservative justices seemed sympathetic to Alabama's arguments the court should insist on a "race-neutral" approach to redistricting.

​U.S. Warns About Foreign Efforts To Sway Midterm Voters

Russia amplifies doubts about election integrity as China undermines politicians seen as threats to its interests, the advisory suggests.

​Oath Keepers Trial: Jan. 6 Was 'Armed Rebellion,' Prosecutor Says

Defense attorneys accused prosecutors of cherry-picking comments and said the government has no evidence of a plan to attack the Capitol.

Why government debt is not like your mortgage

Sometimes we are asked why we at Truth in Accounting care so much about total government debt.