Politics

IRS to pursue business private jet usage in new round of audits on wealthy taxpayers

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

First, there were trackers on Taylor Swift and other celebrities' private jet usage. Now, there will be more scrutiny on executives' personal use of business aircraft who write it off as a tax expense.

Jill Biden announces $100 million for 'life-changing' research and development into women's health

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The first lady says women don't know enough about their health because the research has been underfunded, but says the new White House initiative aims to change that.

Zelenskyy invites Poland's leaders to border to resolve farmer protest affecting weapon shipments

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the blockade is hampering the shipment of weapons to Ukrainian soldiers. He hopes the border meeting could happen before the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Saturday.

Germany says Europe's largest economy is in 'troubled waters' and cuts growth forecast

By David McHugh, Associated Press

Germany is recovering slowly from the shock of Russia cutting off most natural gas supplies after its invasion of Ukraine.

WATCH: Biden speaks in California as he announces student loan relief for over 150,000 people

By Aamer Madhani, Collin Binkley, Associated Press

The announcement Wednesday during a three-day campaign swing through California is part of a new repayment plan that offers a faster path to forgiveness.

What to expect in the South Carolina Republican primary between Trump and Haley

By Robert Yoon, Associated Press

It's Donald Trump and Nikki Haley's first head-to-head matchup since the New Hampshire primary a month ago. The contest takes place on Haley’s home turf.

Biden's brother James appears for GOP interview as FBI informant's arrest casts new doubt on impeachment

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

President Joe Biden “never had any involvement” in the business dealings of other members of his family, his brother James Biden testified Wednesday as he appeared for a voluntary private interview on Capitol Hill as part of House Republicans' impeachment…

Biden signs executive order to boost cybersecurity at American ports

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

The new requirements are part of the federal government's focus on modernizing how critical infrastructure like power grids, ports and pipelines are protected.

As 2024 election picks up, Biden campaign signals a more aggressive challenge to the press

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Within the past two weeks, an administration aide sent an unusual letter to White House correspondents complaining about their coverage of a special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents.

Assange went beyond journalism and should face espionage charges in the U.S., government lawyers say

By Jill Lawless, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

The lawyers were setting out arguments at Britain's High Court in response to a last-ditch bid by Assange's defense to stop his extradition from the U.K. to the United States.