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Senate Committee on Finance confirmation hearing on Scott Bessent's nomination to be secretary of treasury, on Capitol Hil...

WATCH: Bessent testifies on Treasury Department priorities after U.S.-China trade talks

By Associated Press

Paris Hilton testifies before the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee, in Washington

WATCH: Paris Hilton testifies on child welfare before House committee hearing

Many states are failing to track how frequently children in foster care facilities are abused, sexually assaulted or improperly restrained, leaving them vulnerable to mistreatment, the U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General said in a report Wednesday.

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden receives an update on economic conditions at the White House

WATCH: Treasury Secretary Yellen testifies on proposed Biden budget at House hearing

Republican lawmakers grilled Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Friday over President Joe Biden’s proposal and aired other grievances about the administration.

By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak, Associated Press

FILE PHOTO: Pre-election rally held in support of Republican candidates in Dayton

Read 6 years of Donald Trump’s tax filings released by House committee

Read six years of former President Donald Trump's redacted tax returns released by Democrats in Congress.

U.S. House Ways and Means Committee meeting in Washington

Mandatory IRS audit of Trump taxes delayed during presidency, House panel says

A congressional panel says the IRS failed to pursue mandatory audits of Donald Trump on a timely basis during his presidency.

By Josh Boak, Brian Slodysko, Lisa Mascaro, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

WATCH: IRS commissioner testifies on 2022 tax season in House hearing

By News Desk and Associated Press

The committee asked IRS Commissioner Rettig for recommendations to taxpayers as the April 18th filing date approaches during what has been called a difficult year for the IRS.

WATCH: House Ways and Means committee holds a hearing on ‘the Pandora Papers and hidden wealth’

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Democrats on a U.S. House committee pushed Wednesday for reducing the financial secrecy that has allowed many of the world's richest and most powerful to hide their assets in South Dakota and other trust-friendly states.

Democrats seek corporate, wealthy tax hikes for $3.5 trillion plan

By Lisa Mascaro, Hope Yen, Associated Press

The House released details on Monday as Congress speeds ahead to shape the far-reaching package touches almost all aspects of domestic life.

Biden to pick Katherine Tai as top trade envoy, sources say

By Zeke Miller, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Tai is fluent in Mandarin and earlier oversaw China trade enforcement for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, setting U.S. strategy in trade disputes with China.