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'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn
As the IRS faces mass layoffs, Congressional Democrats warn those staffing cuts could undermine the agency’s progress in collecting unpaid funds from “wealthy tax dodgers.”NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Here's how to get your tax refund quickly and invest it
According to the IRS, 61.4 million tax returns have been received and more than 60.7 have been processed. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss how to get your ...CBS News - 4d -
CBO projects deficits will sharply rise if Trump tax cuts made permanent
New projections from Congress’s official legislative scorer show deficit levels will explode if the Trump tax cuts are made permanent and not simply extended. In response to an inquiry from House ...The Hill - 1d -
Putin gives tepid response to ceasefire proposal
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday responded tentatively to a U.S. proposal that would institute a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Putin said that "the idea itself is correct, and we ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Keir Starmer plans to reshape the Britain's ‘flabby’ state. But don’t compare him to Elon Musk
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has won praise for his efforts to marshal international support for Ukraine as President Donald Trump’s economic and foreign policies roil the worldABC News - Mar. 13 -
Starmer to drive through welfare cuts that could affect UK’s most severely disabled
PM faces backlash over plans to tighten eligibility, potentially leaving more than 600,000 claimants £675 a month worse off. Keir Starmer is to defy growing anger by driving through welfare cuts ...The Guardian - 5d -
Should I pay off my tax debt before my credit card debt? Experts weigh in
Focusing on tax debt first can be a smart move, experts say, but that won't be the case for everyone.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Are the Cleveland Cavaliers soaring toward playoff glory?
Kenny Atkinson's Cavaliers aren't just winning — they're showcasing an offensive flair that's impossible to ignore.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars
A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Counter-counter-tariffs? Trump threatens to hit back against EU's retaliation
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to hit back against Europe's own retaliatory move against the U.S.' 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Trump threatens Houthi rebels that they'll be 'completely annihilated' as airstrikes pound Yemen
President Donald Trump threatened Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Wednesday that they’ll be “completely annihilated” as American airstrikes pounded locations under their control.NBC News - 3d -
Comparing Putin’s military aggressions with Hitler’s
Russian President Vladimir Putin's desire to reclaim the territory of the former USSR and his aggressive military buildup and propaganda efforts are similar to those of Hitler. The push for a ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Inside Trump's call with Vladimir Putin
President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held a call Tuesday about the war in Ukraine amid continued fighting there. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more on what we know ...CBS News - 4d -
Takeaways from Trump-Putin call
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Takeaways from Trump-Putin call President Trump and Russian leader ...The Hill - 3d -
The Week: Is Starmer’s Trump Strategy Working?
Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James discuss the week.BBC News - Mar. 7 -
Starmer is zigging where Blair zagged
Labour’s controversial plans to reform welfare illustrate the divide between the twoFinancial Times - 4d -
21 House Republicans ask leadership to limit changes to energy tax credits in reconciliation
A group of 21 House Republicans is asking a key committee to limit changes to energy tax credits passed under Democrats as the GOP seeks to overhaul the U.S. tax code. In a new letter dated ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
US communications regulator to create council to counter China tech threats
Move comes as FCC’s remit has broadened in face of hostile acts by BeijingFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
City council declares Boston a 'sanctuary city' for transgender community
City councilors voted 12-1 Wednesday to make Boston a sanctuary city for members of the transgender community.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Council honors Kent Tuscarawas women's volleyball team for winning national championship
In his proclamation, Mayor Joel Day said the team had "set a new standard for excellence."Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Dr. Mehmet Oz may have underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes, Senate Democratic memo finds
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the Center for Medicare and Medicare Services, may have “significantly” underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Military families have special tax breaks — but the rules can be tricky, experts say
Many members of the U.S. military qualify for special tax breaks that aren't available to other Americans. Here's what to know about eligibility.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Americans get a bigger tax break for buying an EV than for raising children. ‘What in the world are we doing?’
An examination of how the tax code treats different households shows that working families get far less support than some other taxpayers.MarketWatch - 2d -
Putin, in No Hurry for Cease-Fire, Demands Ukrainian Concessions
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia laid out a series of conditions that Ukraine might reject, but displayed a willingness to continue talks with President Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Latest news on Putin's remarks about a ceasefire with Ukraine
Russia's Vladimir Putin is commenting on a 30-day ceasefire deal proposal that the U.S. worked through with Ukrainian officials. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Duffy threatens to withhold funds over NYC subway crime
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to withhold federal transit funds from the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) in a Tuesday letter urging city leaders to reassess their ...The Hill - 3d -
No green light: RFU threatens to leave Twickenham over Beyoncé spat
RFU wants licence to stage more concerts and events Sweeney moots move to Milton Keynes or Birmingham The Rugby Football Union chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has threatened to take England away ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump threatens Houthi rebels that they'll be 'completely annihilated' as airstrikes pound Yemen
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Yemen’s Houthi rebels that they’ll be “completely annihilated” as American airstrikes pounded locations under their control, while further pressuring the ...ABC News - 3d -
NHS England abolition shows ‘we have to take difficult decisions’, says Starmer – UK politics live
PM says he is ‘bringing management of the NHS back into democratic control by abolishing the arms length body NHS England’. Starmer is now talking about regulatation, and giving examples of where ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Putin praises Trump for ‘doing everything’ to improve US-Russia relations
Putin responds to Trump’s appeal to save ‘surrounded’ Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk though there is no evidence of encirclement. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Vladimir Putin has ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Putin likely to push for recognition of land claims in Ukraine during call with Trump
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are speaking Tuesday about the war in Ukraine. While Putin has said he accepts the idea of a ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy ...CBS News - 4d -
5 takeaways from Trump-Putin call on Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held a highly anticipated phone call Tuesday, after Ukraine last week agreed to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in war. Putin rejected that ...The Hill - 4d -
Morning Report — Putin in Trump call stops short of Ukraine truce
In today’s issue: A full ceasefire in Ukraine remains largely out of sight, even after President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone for nearly three hours Tuesday. ...The Hill - 3d -
The madness of the £100,000 childcare tax trap
With some parents requiring a 50 per cent pay rise to mitigate the effects of the threshold, the trap is zapping productivityFinancial Times - 1d -
Ukraine tries to bolster troops in Kursk as Putin's forces advance
Ukraine tries to reinforce troops in Russia's Kursk region as Putin's forces retake ground amid Trump's aid and intel pause.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Putin demands Kursk total victory ahead of Moscow talks with Trump envoy
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a command center in Kursk on Wednesday, ordering troops there to "destroy" all Ukrainian formations.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says
Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion.BBC News - 6d -
Trump and Putin stress improving U.S.-Russia relations in phone call
Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that halting foreign aid to Ukraine is key to ending the war, the Kremlin says.CBS News - 3d -
Putin gives Trump bare minimum on Ukraine but the war goes on
Trump made a big deal of his conversation with Putin, but there is little to shout about, Sarah Rainsford writes.BBC News - 3d -
Russia and Ukraine carry out attacks after Putin-Trump call
The attacks came hours after Vladimir Putin said Russia would stop targeting Ukrainian energy sites.BBC News - 3d
