IRS agent used 'fake name' to 'target' Ohio resident during house call
Rep. Jim Jordan sent a letter to the IRS late last week, a move prompted by an alleged home visit conducted by an IRS agent that involved "highly concerning" behavior.
Safety agency reports power problems in Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUVs
A series of complaints about a loss of power in Hyundai's popular electric SUV has begun a preliminary investigation into 2022 models of the Ioniq 5.
CPSC to hold forum on lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes after string of deadly fires
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) plans to hold a forum to further investigate safety issues with lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes following a sting of deadly fires.
Crypto exchange Binance, CEO hit with charges in SEC lawsuit
Binance and the cryptocurrency exchange's CEO were collectively hit on Monday morning with numerous charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Money kept in PayPal, Venmo, other payment apps less safe than if stored in banks, CFPB warns
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an advisory Thursday warning that funds stored in payment apps like PayPal and Venmo are not federally insured, unlike bank deposits.
Investigation into Tesla's passenger play comes to an end
A lengthy investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration into a gaming feature Tesla had in some vehicles just recently came to an end.
Memorial Day holiday US air passenger travel tops 2019 levels
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported that U.S. air travel over the four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend surged past 2019 levels.
TSA PreCheck allows teens to accompany parents in security line for free
Teens will be allowed to accompany their parents or guardians who are enrolled in TSA PreCheck through the fast security lane. The policy kicked off ahead of the busy summer season.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg highlights 'real concern' over Tesla's Autopilot feature amid probe
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Tuesday the government holds "real concern" over how drivers interact with Tesla's Autopilot feature, which he emphasized does not let drivers be inactive behind the wheel
FTC issues warning on misuse of biometric info amid rise of generative AI
The FTC released a policy statement warning about consumers' biometric information potentially being misused as AI and machine learning make such data more accessible than ever.
Treasury to run low on cash by June 8 or 9 unless debt limit raised: Goldman Sachs
A pair of Goldman Sachs economists wrote that the Treasury is likely to run out of the funding needed to pay federal bills by June 8 or 9, although cash could run low sooner.
Tesla lawyers must still pre-approve Elon Musk's tweets about company, appeals court rules
Tesla CEO Elon Musk must continue to gain pre-approval for tweets about the electric vehicle-maker from the company's legal department, a federal appeals court ruled.
Federal student loan repayments to restart, education secretary confirms
The Biden administration is "preparing to restart" federal student loan payments following the end of the coronavirus pandemic emergency, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona told lawmakers Thursday.
Postal service hits back at crime such as mail theft and postal fraud
The Postal Service and its law enforcement arm announced numerous new preventative measures are rolling out, a move meant to hit back at various mail-related crimes it has been dealing with.
Denver councilwoman proposes taxing 'White-led businesses' as reparations to support minority enterprises
A Denver city councilor said White businesses should be taxed to redistribute wealth to Black and Brown people in the city as reparations for the harms of capitalism.
FDA considering approval of first over-the-counter birth control pill
The Food and Drug Administration is nearing its decision on whether to allow HRA Pharma to sell its Opill birth control pill in the U.S. without requiring a prescription.
Meta faces blanket FTC ban over use of minors' data for targeted advertising
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday proposed a ban on Meta Platforms using data it collects on its underaged users for commercial purposes.
Biden highway safety nominee once praised 'scheme' to 'raise energy prices'
President Biden's nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ann Carlson, once praised environmental policies that aim to "raise energy prices."
Summer travel: FAA activates more direct routes to cut down on delays, enhance safety
The Federal Aviation Administration activated 169 new routes along the East Coast that will boost safety and help prevent delays for passengers as the summer travel season nears.
AI is changing hiring practices, and employment attorneys are sounding the alarm
Artificial intelligence technologies are already impacting hiring practices. While the tools offer efficiencies, experts warn that relying on AI too heavily presents risks.



















