Sen. Elizabeth Warren accuses TurboTax of ‘shady business practices,’ flawed free file program
The letter pushed for answers from Intuit’s CEO Sasan K. Goodarzi and accused the company of its “unethical use of the revolving door to hire former regulators to defend its shady business practices that scam taxpayers out of billions of dollars.”
Here's how much the Bidens paid in taxes for 2021
It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.
Maryland to expand abortion access after lawmakers override governor's veto
Maryland lawmakers have overridden GOP Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a measure to expand access to abortion in the state.
Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics
Given Vladimir Putin’s antipathy toward the West and his repeated denunciations of Ukraine, officials believe he may see the U.S. backing of Ukraine’s resistance as a direct affront to him, giving him further incentive to target another U.S. election.
Cheers for Ketanji Brown Jackson as Biden declares 'moment of real change'
With President Joe Biden at her side, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered emotional remarks at the White House a day after the Senate approved her Supreme Court nomination.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
Senate to vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination this week
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.
USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Navy to name future ship after late Supreme Court justice
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future T-AO ship will be named after late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Jen Psaki reportedly set to leave White House for MSNBC gig in May
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is planning to leave her post from within the Biden administration to join MSNBC allegedly in May.
US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry to resign after lying to feds
A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.
Senate unanimously passes marijuana research bill
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
'You are worthy': Ketanji Brown Jackson tears up amid Sen. Cory Booker speech
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey drew tears from Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at her Supreme Court hearing with the words, “You are worthy,” and others likes them.
Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies at 84
Madeleine Albright, a child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe who rose to become the first female secretary of state, has died at age 84.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19, White House says
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
Hillary Clinton to speak at New York Democratic convention: report
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is slated to speak at the New York State Democratic Convention next week, according to sources who spoke to CNBC.
President Biden officially announces Stephen Breyer's retirement, pledges to nominate Black woman
President Joe Biden on Thursday affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was "long overdue," while praising retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant.
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol
The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski to run for reelection; Trump backs GOP rival
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who voted to convict former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, announced she will run for reelection.