Live updates and the latest news as the Trump administration is expected to announce new trade actions and Pete Hegseth and ...

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For many seniors, the tax burden on Social Security benefits has been a constant concern. A new proposal, the 'One Big ...

During his campaign, Trump promised to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits. While that measure was cut from ...

The Trump administration is conducting a spiteful investigation against former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA ...

President Donald Trump signed his "big beautiful" spending bill into law on July 4.

Even before the bill, several warning signs pointed to trouble. Since January, the value of the dollar has dropped, suggesting that fewer foreign investors want to hold U.S. assets. Separately, ...

The maximum Social Security benefit is increasing to $5,108 monthly in 2025. Learn the exact requirements to qualify for this substantial retirement income.

Trump’s tax bill could expand the reach of the AMT, a system meant for the wealthy, pulling more Americans into unexpected tax bills.

President Donald Trump’s campaign promises to end taxes on tips and overtime pay have seemingly come to fruition in the GOP’s ...

New visa rules require international students to make social media public for screening, aiming to boost security as U.S. enrollment drops over 11%.