Ap Fact Check: No, tax-filing migraines are not going away
On Tax Day, President Donald Trump and a chorus of Republicans announced that Tuesday's filing deadline marked the last time that figuring out taxes will drive Americans crazy. Not so.
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Mounting opposition to Pompeo makes positive Senate committee…
The two Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee who last year backed Mike Pompeo as CIA director have publicly refused to support his nomination to be secretary of state, making it highly unlikely that he will have the panel's endorsement when the full Senate votes on his nomination. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., who voted to confirm Pompeo as CIA director, said in a statement Tuesday evening that she could not do the same for his bid to be top diplomat, citing concerns with Pompeo's positions on gay rights, Muslim Americans and women's reproductive rights.
A Week into Early Voting, More Ohioans Request Ballots but Fewer File So Far
Secretary of State Jon Husted casting an early in-person absentee ballot at the Franklin County Board of Elections early voting center. Ohio voters are a week into early voting for the May primary.
IRS gives taxpayers extra day to file returns
The Internal Revenue Service announced late Tuesday that it will let taxpayers submit tax returns without penalty through Wednesday, after a long day of technical problems that fueled confusion about what is already one of Americans' most frustrating interactions with their government. A computer glitch at the IRS knocked offline the agency's ability to process many tax returns filed electronically, a breakdown that left agency officials flummoxed and millions of Americans baffled.
Nevada reports show Rosen outraised Heller in recent months Source: AP
Democrat Jacky Rosen raised more than twice as much campaign cash as Nevada Republican Sen. Dean Heller in recent months, closing in on the GOP incumbent considered one of the most vulnerable to seek re-election in the Senate this year. A partial copy of Heller's fundraising report provided to The Associated Press on Monday shows Heller raised about $1.1 million from January 1 through March 31. Rosen, a congresswoman from Nevada's 3rd District who is challenging Heller this year, reported late last week having raised almost $2.6 million during the same time frame.
Senator wants info on EPA chief’s multiple email accounts Source: AP
The Republican chairman of a Senate oversight committee is pressing the head of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide details about his use of multiple government email addresses. Senate Environment and Public Works Chairman John Barrasso issued a letter asking EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to disclose all his email addresses and affirm that all were being searched in response to Freedom of Information Act requests.
TV warfare: New DeWine ad calls Taylor a ‘phony conservative’
The campaign of Mike DeWine calls out Mary Taylor as a "phony conservative" in a new TV commercial underlining a $1 million media buy ahead of the Republican gubernatorial primary on May 8. The 30-second DeWine spot, which will air statewide on broadcast TV, cable TV and radio buy, paints the lieutenant governor as a "career politician" who refused to endorse President Donald Trump, supported Medicaid expansion as part of Obamacare - "then lied about it" - and claims "she used used your tax dollars to benefit her family business." The commercial concludes: "Lt.
McConnell won’t allow vote to bill to protect Mueller Source: AP
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday thwarted a bipartisan effort to protect special counsel Robert Mueller's job, saying he will not hold a floor vote on the legislation even if it is approved next week in the Senate Judiciary Committee. His comments came amid widespread opposition to the bill among members of his caucus, with several GOP senators saying the bill is unconstitutional.
McConnell: No Senate vote on bill to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday ruled out a Senate floor vote on legislation to restrict President Trump's ability to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller. "We'll not be having this on the floor of the Senate," McConnell, R-Ky., said during an interview with Fox News.
Ap Fact Check: No, tax-filing migraines are not going away Source: Ap
On Tax Day, President Donald Trump and a chorus of Republicans announced that Tuesday's filing deadline marked the last time that figuring out taxes will drive Americans crazy. Not so.
Nevada reports show Rosen outraised Heller in recent months
Democrat Rosen raised more than twice as much campaign cash as Nevada Republican Sen. Dean Heller ... /Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP). FILE - In this June 23, 2017, file photo, Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., attends a news conference at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building in Las Vegas.
All Gop U.S. Senate Candidates Agree to April 30 Statewide Debate
The Indiana Debate Commission's April 30 televised U.S. Senate Republican primary debate now includes a three-candidate field in what will be the only statewide debate offered live to hundreds of Indiana media outlets. U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita had initially declined, while Indiana businessman Mike Braun and U.S. Rep. Luke Messer had confirmed the hour-long time slot to debate.
Republican Congressman Dent to Resign Next Month
U.S. Congressman Charlie Dent, a leader of a moderate group of Republicans and a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, said Tuesday he would resign from Congress next month. "After discussions with my family and careful consideration," I have decided to leave Congress in the coming weeks," Dent said.
Kaine, fellow senators introduce new war powers resolution
The chairman and other members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, including Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., unveiled a bipartisan resolution Monday authorizing the use of military force overseas, accelerating a debate that Congress has been reluctant to have, but that's taking on new urgency after President Donald Trump's strikes on Syria. The resolution from Kaine and Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., would repeal the broad authorizations Congress approved in 2001 and 2002 for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, replacing them with new authority to go after specific "non-state terrorist groups."
Senators introduce new war powers resolution
A new resolution from leaders on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to authorize the use of military force overseas is accelerating a debate that Congress has been reluctant to have, but that's taking on new urgency after President Donald Trump's strikes on Syria. The bipartisan measure from Sens. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., would repeal the broad authorizations Congress approved in 2001 and 2002 for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, replacing them with new authority to go after specific "non-state terrorist groups."
Sen. John McCain hospitalized in Phoenix following surgery
U.S. Sen. John McCain's office says he's had intestinal surgery needed to stem an infection and is in stable condition at a Phoenix hospital. The longtime Republican senator has been undergoing physical therapy related to brain cancer treatment at his family home near Sedona, Arizona, since December.
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers: Tax bill will help Republicans in tough midterm races
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers said Tuesday that Republicans are confident the tax bill will help them in the midterm races, but said her party isn't taking anything for granted. "After years of stagnant economy, stagnant wages, people are seeing their take-home pay go up," Ms.
Meet the Indian-American doctor vying to replace Rep. Trent Franks
In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, Hiral Tipirneni talked to her three kids about the importance of civic engagement, of standing up for the issues you think are important, and of the value of women in politics. In response, Tipirneni's daughter Mira - who was 19 years old at the time - told her mother to put her money where her mouth was.
What is an in-kind contribution?
"In-kind contribution." It's a term that shows up in campaign finance stories a lot lately.
Interior Dept. watchdog finds Zinkea s private flights followed rules, …
The Interior Department's internal watchdog says that charter flights taken by Secretary Ryan Zinke did not violate any laws, but that the department could have avoided some of the cost in an interim report published Tuesday. The department's inspector general found that three flights on private or military planes taken by Zinke generally followed the relevant rules and were all approved by ethics officials in advance.