IRS on hiring blitz as tax return backlog swells
The Internal Revenue Service plans to hire 5,000 more workers during tax season as returns pile up.
TSA gives guidelines for spring break travelers: Be 'respectful'
Air traffic has increased steadily in recent months. However, throughout March, the TSA projects that travel volume with remain elevated, with the average daily passenger traffic surpassing 90% of pre-pandemic levels.
Senate passes bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act
The Senate voted Tuesday in favor of bipartisan legislation to overhaul the U.S. Postal Service's finances, ensuring a six-day-a-week delivery while providing the agency with more opportunities to expand business to avoid a government bailout.
Washington legislature OKs limits on sale of high-capacity magazines
Washington's state legislature passed a law that prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of gun magazines that hold over 10 rounds of ammunition.
February jobs surge with 678,000 additions
Job growth in February surged as Americans return to work.
US waives COVID-19 test for Americans returning home from Russia, Belarus
The United States is waiving a requirement for negative COVID-19 tests from Americans leaving Belarus or Russia to travel home, the State Department said on Thursday.
Biden admin to ramp up regulations on computerized appraisals over bias/racism concerns
U.S. regulators are eyeing new rules aimed at preventing 'algorithmic bias' in automated valuation models used for appraisals
Ukraine war: DOJ launches task force to target Russian oligarchs, seize assets
The oligarchs remain a vulnerable point of Putin's power since their wealth exists in more clear-cut and traditional investments.
Downtown Seattle bakery closes 'for the safety of its employees' amid rampant crime, drug use: reports
A downtown Seattle bakery is temporarily closing one of its locations "for the safety of its employees" after a spate of recent shootings, including at least one that was fatal, has left owners concerned, according to officials and reports.
France seizes ship targeted by US sanctions on Russia
France on Saturday seized a car cargo ship in the English Channel that Washington says was linked to the son of a former Russian spy chief, in one of the first visible displays of the West enforcing sanctions on Moscow over its Ukraine invasion.
How to fix the IRS and its monster backlog: 4 ideas to consider
The IRS needs technological upgrades and fewer responsibilities as taxpayers are left hanging.
SEC launches probe into Elon, Kimbal Musk stock sales: WSJ
The Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly investigating whether stock sales by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his brother Kimbal violated insider trading rules.
Biden administration details further US sanctions against Russia
The Biden administration on Tuesday released details of new U.S. sanctions imposed against Russia following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine
'Robocalling telemarketer' facing record $45 million fine from FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is proposing a $45 million fine for a Florida-based company it says has been making illegal robocalls
Lower omicron efficacy delayed FDA review on Pfizer shot in kids under 5
U.S. health regulators delayed their review of Pfizer Inc.'s Covid-19 vaccine in children under 5 years old because the initial two-dose series so far wasn't working well against the Omicron variant during testing, people familiar with the decision said.
FAA head who tried to rebuild agency's reputation resigns
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is stepping down.
House Republicans call on IRS to ensure Americans receive their tax refunds in a timely manner
House Republicans in a Wednesday letter called on the IRS to ensure Americans receive their tax refunds in a “timely” manner.
FAA sends 80 unruly airline passenger cases to FBI for possible criminal prosecution
Airlines have already reported 499 cases of unruly passenger incidents since the beginning of 2022, according to FAA data. The majority of cases, 324, are related to passengers not abiding by the federal mask mandate.
Regulators won't let Boeing certify new 787 jets for flight
Federal safety regulators say they will retain power to approve Boeing 787 airliners for flight rather than return that authority to the aircraft maker, which hasn't been able to deliver any new Dreamliner planes since last May because of production flaws.
Pfizer pauses request for FDA authorization of COVID vaccines for kids under 5, awaits more trial data
Pfizer-BioNTech's 3-dose vaccine trial for children 6 months to five years old is expected to be available in April