Politics Mar 15 Trump gets huge win in Northern Mariana Islands GOP caucus WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump has posted a big win in the GOP caucus on the Northern Mariana Islands.
Politics Dec 16 Massive tax package offers breaks for just about everyone WASHINGTON -- From finance companies and manufacturers to teachers and the working poor, there is a tax break for almost everyone in the massive package unveiled by congressional leaders.
Politics Dec 12 Trump and Carson have months to weigh third-party runs State filing deadlines would give the two Republicans until about March to launch independent or third-party campaigns, experts said. That would give a well-financed campaign enough time to gather sufficient signatures on petitions so the candidate could appear on the…
Nation Oct 15 No benefit hike for Social Security next year WASHINGTON — There will be no benefit increase next year for millions of Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees, the government said Thursday.
Nation Oct 11 Social Security recipients can expect no benefit increase next year For just the third time in 40 years, millions of Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees can expect no increase in benefits next year, unwelcome news for more than one-fifth of the nation's population.
Politics Oct 01 Senators reach deal to reduce prison time for some offenders WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators unveiled legislation on Thursday that would overhaul the nation's criminal justice system, allowing some nonviolent drug offenders to get reduced prison sentences and giving judges greater discretion in sentencing.
Economy Sep 14 Pay your taxes, but don’t send IRS that $100 million check No checks, please. Starting next year, your check won't be any good at the IRS — if you're making a tax payment of $100 million or more.
Politics Aug 17 IRS says thieves stole tax info from additional 220,000 WASHINGTON -- A computer breach at the IRS in which thieves stole tax information from thousands of taxpayers is much bigger than the agency originally disclosed.
Politics Aug 14 Social Security at 80: Is it time for an overhaul? Social Security turns 80 on Friday, and the massive retirement and disability program is showing its age.
Politics Aug 09 Gridlock on needed reforms as Social Security turns 80 Relatively modest changes to taxes and benefits could still save it for generations of Americans to come, but Congress must act quickly, and even limited changes are politically difficult.