By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The national taxpayer advocate is cautioning that the 2026 tax filing season is likely to present challenges for taxpayers who encounter problems with filing their taxes given the exodus of IRS workers since the start of the Trump ...
By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An immigration judge on Wednesday granted asylum to a Chinese national who he said had a "well founded fear" of persecution if sent back to China after exposing human rights abuses there. Guan Heng, 38, applied for asylum after arriving in ...
The Associated Press Gerber, the maker of baby foods and other products, is recalling certain lots of its arrowroot biscuits because they might contain pieces of soft plastic or paper and should not be eaten. The recall includes 5.5-ounce packages of the biscuits, often given to teething ...
In the wake of two killings of protesters by federal agents and amid bitter national debate over immigration enforcement, Gov. Josh Green said Tuesday he'd welcome action by the state Legislature to fast-track legislation protecting immigrants. Green spoke to several hundred people who rallied ...
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has concluded that San Jose State University discriminated against women by letting a transgender athlete play on the women's volleyball team, the U.S. Education Department said Wednesday. The department ...
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year. Chair Jerome Powell said at a news conference after the ...
