Senate Democrats demand answers on Trump IRS nominee, promotion of pandemic-era tax credit
1 of 3 | Former Rep. Billy Long, R-Mo., President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for IRS commissioner, is facing an inquiry from Senate Democrats over his…
Senate GOP blocks PRESS Act that would give journalists more protections
1 of 3 | Reporters in Philadelphia shout questions to Vice President-elect JD Vance. On Tuesday, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas blocked a unanimous…
Oregon approves largest solar project in the United States
Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Officials in Oregon have given the final green light to the largest proposed solar project in the United States. The Oregon…
More than half in Pew Research poll have unfavorable view of Supreme Court
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts (L), along with Associate Justices (L-R) Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh stand before…
Senate Democrat uncovers another GOP donor-covered trip for Justice Thomas
Associate Justice Clarence Thomas has come under mounting scrutiny over failures to disclose personal trips covered by a wealthy GOP donor. File Photo by Eric…
Sens. Wyden, Paul introduce bipartisan bill to abolish military draft
1 of 2 | Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Thursday introduced a bill to abolish the military draft. He said the all-volunteer military has eliminated the…
Senate GOP blocks expansion of child tax credit as parties feud over Vance remarks
A bill expanding the Child Tax Credit co-authored by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore.. failed to advance out the chamber Thursday amid…
U.S. Senate approves Kids Online Safety Act, sends it to House
1 of 2 | Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., announced the passage of a Senate bill that would create the Kids Online Safety Act to help…
Transportation Department launching probe of major airlines’ privacy policies
1 of 2 | The Department of Transportation announced Thursday it is launching a probe into the privacy practices of the major U.S. airlines. File…
House passes $78B bipartisan tax bill to expand child tax credit
1 of 3 | The U.S. House voted Wednesday night to pass a $78 billion tax bill to temporarily expand the child tax credit and…
Mircrochip Technology gets $162M in CHIPS funds for plants in Colorado, Oregon
Since taking office, President Joe Biden has emphasized funding for semiconductor manufacturers in an effort to bring high-tech innovation back to the United States. File…