Politics

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells IRS to develop modernization plan in 6 months

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has directed the IRS to develop a plan within six months outlining how the tax agency will modernize its technology, customer service and hiring.

WATCH: State Department calls for Syria to release missing American journalist Austin Tice

By Associated Press

The State Department on Wednesday called on Syria to release American journalist Austin Tice, who is believed to have been abducted ten years ago near Damascus while reporting on the Syrian conflict.

Cheney considering 2024 presidential bid after losing Wyoming GOP primary

By Steve Peoples, Mead Gruver, Associated Press

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney says after losing a Republican primary she's thinking about running for president.

Palin advances in Alaska’s U.S. House seat race, Murkowski in Senate race

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press

Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and her Trump-endorsed Republican rival Kelly Tshibaka have advanced from Tuesday's primary.

Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming GOP primary

By Steve Peoples, Mead Gruver, Associated Press

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, Donald Trump's fiercest Republican adversary in Congress, has been defeated in a GOP primary.

News Wrap: DOJ opposes releasing affidavit supporting search of Trump’s home

In our news wrap Tuesday, former President Trump called for the release of an affidavit supporting the search of his Florida estate, but the Justice Department said that would impair its investigation. Also, first lady Jill Biden tests positive for…

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Trump critics tested in Alaska and Wyoming primaries

By Laura Barrón-López

Primary elections are taking place Tuesday in Wyoming and Alaska as voters decide whether to back GOP incumbents who have criticized former President Trump. Polls show Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney trailing a Trump-backed challenger as Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska…

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Israel carried out Gaza strike that killed 5 children, report says

By Fares Akram, Sam McNeil, Associated Press

A Palestinian human rights group and an Israeli newspaper are reporting that an explosion in a cemetery that killed five Palestinian children during the latest Gaza flare-up was caused by an Israeli airstrike.

Former Virginia cop who testified against friend sentenced to probation for Jan. 6

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

A former Virginia police officer who testified against a friend and former supervisor he joined at the Capitol in the Jan. 6 insurrection has avoided prison time for his role in it.

South Carolina considers near total abortion ban, no rape or incest exceptions

By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

A small group of South Carolina lawmakers have given their approval to a near total abortion ban that does not include exceptions for pregnancies' caused by rape or incest.