Apr 21 WATCH: More work but fewer resources reason for tax delays, says IRS Commissioner By News Desk The Internal Revenue Service is responsible for more work but has been given fewer resources to do it, causing delays in response, said IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig before the House Subcommittee on Government Operations on Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Biden announces $1.3 billion in new assistance for Ukraine By Aamer Madhani, Robert Burns, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The new package includes $800 million in military aid for much-needed heavy artillery, 144,000 rounds of ammunition and drones for the escalating battle in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 20 CDC says masking on transportation 'remains necessary for the public health,' DOJ to file appeal to overturn order voiding mandate By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge's order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 7:52 What we're learning about how the Jan. 6 attack happened By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman How did the Jan. 6 attack happen? A new podcast, “Will Be Wild,” explores that question. Correspondent Lisa Desjardins talked to podcast co-host Andrea Bernstein about what we’re learning about former President Trump’s role in the violence, a trend of… Continue watching
Apr 20 Florida Senate approves Gov. DeSantis' congressional map By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press A new congressional map submitted by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' office that will likely swing Florida's representation in Washington even further to the GOP has been approved by the state Senate. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: 'We will not let hate win,' Michigan lawmaker says By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang A Michigan lawmaker who supports LGBTQ rights vowed to continue forcefully defending against false attacks that Democrats want to "groom" schoolchildren. Continue reading
Apr 20 Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeals ruling allowing challenge to her reelection By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A group of voters last month filed the challenge with the secretary of state's office alleging that Greene helped facilitate the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol that disrupted Congress' certification of Joe Biden's presidential election victory. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: White House to appeal ruling ending mask travel mandate, says press secretary By News Desk White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing on Tuesday as President Joe Biden is expected to announce a new security assistance package to Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 20 LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court hears arguments on case involving police officer's failure to read Miranda rights By News Desk The Supreme Court hears arguments in Vega v. Tekoh, a case on whether a plaintiff accused of a crime can seek relief from the courts only because a police officer failed to read him his read Miranda rights. Continue reading
Apr 19 Federal government will appeal Florida mask ruling only if CDC says the mandate is still needed By Heather Hollingsworth, Teresa Crawford, Associated Press Justice Department spokesman Anthony Coley said Tuesday that officials believe the federal mask order was "a valid exercise of the authority Congress has given CDC to protect the public health."… Continue reading