Jun 25 Watchdog warns Trump’s budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS staffing cuts By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The National Taxpayer Advocate report notes that the IRS historically receives more calls after significant changes in tax law, so it may need additional employees and improved digital tools to maintain its level of service if Trump's legislative package passes… Continue reading
Jun 25 Kilmar Abrego Garcia is expected to be released from jail only to be taken into immigration custody By Travis Loller, Associated Press The Salvadoran national whose mistaken deportation became a flashpoint in the fight over President Donald Trump's immigration policies has been in jail since he was returned to the U.S. on June 7. He faces two counts of human smuggling in… Continue reading
Jun 25 A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel gives hope for long-term peace By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Iran insisted Wednesday it will not give up its nuclear program. U.S. President Donald Trump helped negotiate the ceasefire and told reporters it was going "very well."… Continue reading
Jun 24 Watch 6:54 White House set to roll back protections for nearly 60 million acres of national forests By Geoff Bennett, Murrey Jacobson, Jackson Hudgins The Trump administration is rolling back decades-old protections for nearly 60 million acres of National Forest. The rule had prevented logging, mining and road-building in designated areas across more than 40 states. The new changes would open those sites, about… Continue watching
Jun 24 Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms he won’t testify and praises the trial judge for an ‘excellent job’ By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The question was posed after the government rested after calling 34 witnesses, capping a more than six-week-long presentation of evidence against the hip-hop maven. Continue reading
Jun 24 New York City hits 100 degrees under extreme heat wave baking Eastern U.S. By Associated Press Large swaths of the country were broiling under a heat dome, worsened by a humid atmosphere that’s circling the East. Continue reading
Jun 24 Waymo’s robotaxies to start carrying riders in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnership By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Waymo's driverless march into Atlanta comes just days after Tesla finally launched a limited robotaxi service in Austin. Continue reading
Jun 24 LIVE MAP: Track the path of Tropical Storm Andrea By Associated Press The tropical storm is expected to be short-lived. Continue reading
Jun 24 Trump administration pospones classified briefings on Iran strikes By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats in Congress, along with some Republicans, have questions about Trump’s unilateral decision to launch military action, arguing he should have gone to Congress for approval. Continue reading
Jun 24 WATCH: NTSB chair says systemic failures led to door plug flying off Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737 Max midflight By Josh Funk, Associated Press An NTSB investigation over the past 17 months found that bolts securing what is known as the door plug panel were removed and never replaced during a repair. And the board found bigger problems, too. Continue reading