Politics Feb 18 Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information, AP reports King's exit from the administration is one of several departures of high-ranking officials concerned about DOGE staffers' potential unlawful access to private taxpayer information.
Politics Feb 17 DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS, AP reports If successful, Musk and his group would have access to millions of tightly controlled files that include taxpayer information, bank records and other sensitive records.
Politics Feb 14 Treasury watchdog launches audit of DOGE access to federal government’s payment system Democratic senators raised red flags about the access provided to Trump aide Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency team.
Politics Feb 07 Trump administration ends Biden-era task force aimed at seizing Russian oligarchs’ assets The move to disband Task Force KleptoCapture is one of several moves undertaken by the Justice Department under the new leadership of Attorney General Pam Bondi that presage a different approach toward Russia and national security issues.
Politics Feb 02 Elon Musk’s task force has gained access to sensitive Treasury payment systems, sources say The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems, according to two people familiar with the situation.
Politics Jan 27 Senate confirms Scott Bessent as treasury secretary Bessent will now have the delicate balancing act of cutting taxes and curbing deficits while putting forward a plan on tariffs that doesn't jeopardize growth.
Politics Jan 16 WATCH: Scott Bessent testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for treasury secretary U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent on Thursday faced sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have called to be cut.
Nation Jan 08 IRS improved taxpayer services but slow to resolve identity theft, independent watchdog says An independent watchdog finds the IRS has improved its overall taxpayer service through Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act but is slow to resolve certain identity theft cases.
Politics Jan 06 Biden urges incoming Democratic lawmakers to reach across the aisle during Trump’s term President Joe Biden is calling on incoming Democratic lawmakers to always be mindful of other people's perspectives — even when they may be wrong.
Politics Jan 05 Biden signs bill that raises Social Security payments for millions of Americans President Joe Biden on Sunday signed into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees, affecting nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and in other public service jobs.