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Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., chairs the Senate Finance panel and negotiated the bipartisan tax framework with his House counterpart - Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri,

Bipartisan tax deal could expand child tax credit and extend business tax breaks

The legislation expands a popular child tax credit and applies to families with multiple children. It also speeds up some tax breaks for research and development expensing for corporations.

U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) visits Pyongtaek, Republic of Korea in this undated photo. U.S. Navy officers who had previously served on the USS Blue Ridge have since been caught up in the ongoing Fat Leonard corruption investigation.

From fugitive to shackled prisoner, 'Fat Leonard' lands back in US court and could face more charges

Leonard Glenn Francis has faced a federal judge for the first time since snipping off his ankle monitor in 2022 and disappearing weeks before a sentencing hearing on charges that he offered over $500,000 in cash bribes to Navy officials, defense contractors and others.

United Auto Workers members march while holding signs at a union rally held near a Stellantis factory Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Detroit.

Why autoworkers are asking for a 46% pay raise

Bold union demands, bolstered by a tight labor market and frustration throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, are paying off in some sectors with significant raises for workers.

Claudine Gay (from left), president of Harvard University, Liz Magill, president of University of Pennsylvania, Pamela Nadell, professor of history and Jewish studies at American University, and Sally Kornbluth, president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, testify before the House Education and Workforce Committee on Tuesday.

Lawmakers grill the presidents of Harvard, MIT and Penn over antisemitism on campus

Three university presidents defended their responses to rising antisemitism in a House committee hearing Tuesday. Many have faced scrutiny as they struggle to balance free speech with student safety.

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, pictured here speaking to reporters in the U.S. Capitol on July 10, has blocked hundreds of military nominations, causing logistical hurdles across the service.

One senator's abortion protest leaves the Marine Corps without a permanent leader

The Marine Corps' highest-ranking officer position fell vacant on Monday thanks to a move from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who continues to block nominations to protest a Pentagon abortion policy.

General Motors' Wentzville Assembly Plant photographed on September 15, 2023 in Wentzville, Missouri.

GM autoworkers' contract appears likely to pass over many workers' objections

Even with pay raises of 25% and other improvements on the table, a large share of General Motors autoworkers are voting to reject the contract reached after a nearly seven-week strike.

U.N. chief calls for continued Palestinian aid after some countries halted funding

The UN secretary-general has called on countries to continue funding the main agency that provides aid in Gaza, following claims that some of its employees were involved in the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., got into an altercation with former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday.

GOP rifts boil over in exchange between Reps. McCarthy and Burchett

Tensions among House Republicans boiled over in a physical altercation between former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Tim Burchett, one of the members who voted to oust McCarthy from the job.

Why don't GOP voters care about electability this year?

Nikki Haley's pitch is that she can beat Joe Biden. But now that she's lost — twice — voters are signaling they aren't concerned about electability as much as a candidate that shares their values.

4 things to know about Elise Stefanik, as VP rumors swirl

Just a few years ago, Stefanik was rated the 13th most bipartisan House member. She also differed from Trump on several key issues — but times have changed.

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