Federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers $496M and counting
The Trump administration's deployment of federal troops to six U.S. cities has cost taxpayers about $496 million through December.
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Partial federal shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand major changes to ICE
A partial government shutdown is looming at week’s end.
IRS opens 2026 filing season
The Internal Revenue Service today opened the 2026 tax filing season and began accepting and processing federal individual income tax returns for tax year 2025.
3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump's tariffs
When the Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, a similarly fast resolution seemed possible.
Expert shares 2 strategies to eliminate debt faster
30% of Americans are looking to pay off one or more debts this year, according to a new NerdWallet study.
Shooting involving Border Patrol leaves 1 in critical condition near US-Mexico border
Authorities in Arizona say one person was shot and in critical condition Tuesday in a shooting involving the Border Patrol near the U.S.- Mexico border.
Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court or risk contempt over denial of due process
The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants.
30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US
Many U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow
More arctic air is expected for Southern states hit by ice and riddled with power outages
A new influx of arctic air is expected to spur freezing temperatures in parts of the South already covered in snow and ice.
Trump administration grants Tennessee’s Emergency Declaration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee announced that President Donald J. Trump has granted an Emergency Declaration to support Tennessee’s ongoing response to the winter weather event that is impacting all 95 counties across the state. The request was submitted…
