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President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” created several new tax measures that eligible taxpayers can start claiming this filing season.They include tax breaks on tips and overtime income, an enhanced deduction for senior citizens, a new deduction for car loan interest and a higher cap on state and local tax deductions.Trump administration officials and Republican lawmakers are touting that taxpayers will receive bigger refunds this year thanks to the sweeping package.But not everyone is eligible for the new tax relief provisions, most of which come with income limits and other cav

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Pressure mounts for release of young, award-winning mariachi brothers held by ICE

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team, official says

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FBI obtains records related to Arizona Senate audit of Maricopa County 2020 election results, state lawmaker says

The Arizona state Senate complied with a federal subpoena about its review of the 2020 presidential election in the Phoenix area, according to the Senate president.Their review of the election confirmed Joe Biden’s win in the state.“Late last week I received and complied with a federal grand jury subpoena for records relating to the Arizona State Senate’s 2020 audit of Maricopa County,” Senate President Warren Peterson said in a post on X. “The FBI has the records.”The subpoena appears to expand the administration’s wide-ranging investigation into the 2020 presidential election.

Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

California congressman is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent amid tough reelection race

ICE detention of South Texas Mariachi band teens sparks bipartisan criticism

The detention by U.S. immigration authorities of two teen brothers who were prominent members of a nationally recognized mariachi band in South Texas has triggered bipartisan criticism that the Trump administration's campaign for mass deportation has overreached. Brothers Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, 18, and Joshua, 14, were detained along with their 12-year-old brother and their parents Feb. 25, according to a relative and a girlfriend who organized a GoFundMe account for the family. The family had been checking in regularly with immigration authorities, as instructed, when they we

US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

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Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony

Fox News apologized for airing old video of a hatless President Donald Trump during coverage Sunday of his attendance at the dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East war, insisting it was an honest mistake. In a polarized time, some online critics suggested without evidence that it wasn't an error — that the network was trying to make Trump look better by not showing him wearing a baseball cap during what is considered one of the most solemn duties of a commander in chief. The return of the bodies of six soldiers took place Saturday

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Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints

Travelers complained of long waits Sunday — lasting hours in some cases — at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans, which officials blamed on a government shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The estimated wait time at the standard security checkpoint at the William P. Hobby Airport in Houston early Sunday evening was at one point three hours, according to the Houston Airports website. The Hobby airport on social media Friday said it expected more travelers than normal due to spring break. In a series of post

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

Kansas City airport reopens hours after an evacuation as a potential threat was investigated

The Kansas City International Airport terminal reopened Sunday afternoon, hours after it was evacuated while authorities looked into a potential threat, the Kansas City Aviation Department said. Airport spokesperson Jackson Overstreet said in an email shortly after 2 p.m. that the terminal was reopened. The evacuation began after a threat that surfaced around 11:15 a.m. Flights that landed after the evacuation were held on the taxiway during the shutdown, which Overstreet said lasted about two hours. In a social media post Sunday afternoon, U.S. Transportation Secr

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Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant

A US soldier died after sustaining injuries during an attack last week in Saudi Arabia, the military said, bringing the number of American troops killed in the Iran war to seven.The military on Monday identified the service member as Army Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky. Pennington, who was injured at Prince Sultan Air Base, was assigned to 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, a unit within Army Space and Missile Defense Command.“Last night, a U.S. service member passed away from injuries received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East,

Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

Hours-long TSA lines amid partial government shutdown

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Lebanon calls for direct talks with Israel, accuses Hezbollah of betraying country

In a remarkable statement Monday afternoon, Lebanon called for direct talks with Israel on “permanent arrangements for security and stability on our borders,” while accusing the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah of betraying the country.Lebanese President Joseph Aoun detailed his plan during a virtual meeting with European Union officials, in which he leveled sharp criticism at Hezbollah and Israel for what he called “an attempt to corner my country.” He accused Israel of showing “no respect for the laws of war, nor for international laws.” Israel’s assault on Lebanon has d

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2 men are charged with using a weapon of mass destruction after IEDs are tossed near NYC mayor’s home

Two men face charges of providing material support to a terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction after a pair of homemade bombs were tossed during protests near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home Saturday, court documents show.Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, also face charges of transportation of explosive materials; unlawful possession of destructive devices; and interstate transportation and receipt of explosives, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court.Body-worn camera footage cited in the complaint shows that as Kayumi was being placed

Five Iranian women’s soccer players apply for asylum in Australia after fleeing team as supporters plead for action

Anthropic sues the Trump administration after it was designated a supply chain risk

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Surging oil prices triggered by the war with Iran are rippling across African economies, threatening higher fuel costs, rising inflation and renewed pressure on currencies across the continent. Africa imports most of the petroleum products it consumes, leaving many economies highly vulnerable to supply disruptions tied to tensions in the Middle East, a region central to global oil flows. “Africa is a net importer of oil products, meaning it is heavily exposed to shocks like these,” said Nick Hedley, an energy transition research analyst at Zero Carbon Analytics

The Latest: Trump and Putin discuss Iran war during a phone call, Kremlin says

U.S. President Donald Trump had a call Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Iran and other issues, which according to the Kremlin was a “frank and businesslike” conversation that lasted about an hour. 1. Heavy U.S. and Israeli bombardment of Iran has been going on for more than a week, while Iran has launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf countries. Israel is striking Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, while the militant group fires rockets into Israel. 2. Iranian state TV announced early Monday t