Posts in category Government & Politics

Donald Trump’s proposal to do away with much of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act has met with strong opposition from an unlikely source. U.S. banks are not at all keen on …

Preexisting tensions within the Democratic Party rose to the surface recently when plans for a major voter turnout initiative were announced. The $50 million For Our Future PAC’s backing by …

With tax season attracting a host of scammers, the Internal Revenue Service is stepping up efforts to identify and reduce cases of fraud. The IRS has launched new initiatives to …

“Running to 7-Eleven for milk. Do we need anything else?” “Yeah, get some aspirin, sugar-free gum and, oh, pay our taxes while you’re there.” Yes, taxpayers can now settle up …

The legal standoff between the U.S. Department of Justice and Apple ended quietly Monday, March 28, when the government announced it had found a way to unlock an iPhone belonging …

As Apple wages its iPhone unlocking battle against the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the courts of law and public opinion, everyone from U.S. Attorney General to fugitive whistleblower Edward …

The cost of a first class postage stamp is set to decrease next month for the first time in 97 years. Currently 49 cents, the price of a stamp will …

The Federal Reserve’s broad power to hand out money to shore up failing financial institutions just became more limited. A newly passed rule puts restrictions on which firms the Fed …

A congressional resolution that would potentially pave the way for veteran-owned small businesses to land more government contracts has earned a hearty thumbs-up from the American Legion. The Fairness to …

Speaking at the Most Powerful Women summit in Washington, D.C., Mrs. Obama called on the nation’s top business leaders to support the Let Girls Learn initiative to help girls attend …