GOP aborts temporary gov’t funding measure at Trump’s urging
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance jointly opposed a proposed stopgap funding measure announced Tuesday that would have prevented a pending federal government…
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 passes defense bill banning gender-affirming care for trans military children
1 of 2 | The $895.2 billion defense bill passed by the U.S. Senate Wednesday bans using federal money for gender-affirming care for transgender children…
CDC says first severe case of bird flu confirmed in Louisiana
A person in Louisiana became the first to be diagnosed with a severe case of the bird flu after possibly being exposed to sick and…
Treasury sanctions 2 individuals, 2 entities for supporting Iranian military
The Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned two entities and two individuals with ties to Iran for supporting that country's military. File Photo by Roger L.…
EPA allows California to implement gas-powered vehicle ban by 2035
The Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday granted California two waivers allowing the state to implement a ban on gas-powered vehicles by 2035. EPA Administrator Michael S.…
CFPB warns of illegal credit card rewards practices
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Wednesday warned law enforcement agencies that some credit card companies are allegedly illegally devaluing rewards points and airline miles.…
Grubhub reaches $25 million settlement with FTC over deceptive practices
The Federal Trade Commission said Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle complaints by customers and drivers. File Photo by Erik Lesser/EPA-EFE Dec. 18 (UPI)…
U.S. sanctions drug traffickers with ties to New Zealand
The U.S. Treasury under Secretary Janet Yellen announced sanctions Tuesday targeting international drug traffickers. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Dec. 18 (UPI)…
On This Day, Dec. 18: House impeaches President Trump
1 of 5 | Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calf., speaks after the House voted to impeach President Donald Trump on December 18, 2019,…
GOP report recommends Liz Cheney face criminal investigation for Jan. 6 ‘witness tampering’
Former Vice Chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., makes an opening statement during a public hearing on October 13, 2022 as the House Select Committee investigated the…
Bipartisan spending measure averts shutdown Friday, pushes deadline back to March
A bipartisan spending measure unveiled Tuesday likely averts a federal government shutdown that would have occurred Friday and moves it back until March 14 after…
New national historic landmarks cited for ‘exceptional value’ in telling story of U.S. history, culture
1 of 2 | The Loudoun County Courthouse in Leesburg, Va. (pictured in 2011) was among the newly designated National Historic Landmarks. File Photo By…
Virginia lawmaker’s seniority helps him defeat AOC for high-profile House committee
1 of 2 | "I think my colleagues were measuring their votes by who's got experience, who's seasoned, who can be trusted, who's capable and…
New FTC rule bans junk fees for tickets, hotels
1 of 6 | In a statement, U.S. President Joe Biden (pictured on Sunday) said Tuesday’s FTC vote builds on the work across his administration…
TikTok CEO meets with Trump while asking for Supreme Court to take up ban appeal
Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, listens to a question as he testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on January 31, 2024. He visited President-elect…
Donald Trump’s deportation plan sparks fear, doubt, skepticism
1 of 4 | President-elect Donald Trump promises to undertake the largest deportation program in U.S. history during his next term in the White House.…
Federal agencies probing drone sightings say no national security, public safety risk found
Department of Homeland Security under Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Monday issued a joint statement with other federal agencies stating no evidence has been found to…
Police identify 15-year-old girl as Wisconsin school shooter who killed 2, injured 6
1 of 3 | Adults and students gather outside a church on the grounds of Abundant Life Christian School following a shooting earlier in the…
U.S. hits North Korea with sanctions over support for Russia, ballistic missile program
A photo released on September 19 by the official North Korean Central News Agency shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) overseeing the test…