The Internal Revenue Service has officially designated a one-time $1,776 payment to approximately 1.5 million U.S. service members as non-taxable income, providing a financial boost that does not need to be reported on federal returns.
A high-earning Orlando software engineer faces a stark choice: pursue a lifelong dream in federal law enforcement at a major pay cut and a significant real estate loss, or stay put in a lucrative tech career. His story highlights the personal costs behind shifting housing markets and career pivots.
The release of over three million documents by the U.S. Department of Justice has unveiled extensive communications between Jeffrey Epstein and a global network of powerful figures, raising fresh questions about influence, access, and accountability.
A coalition of New York prosecutors warns that the landmark GENIUS Act, celebrated as a regulatory breakthrough for stablecoins, lacks critical consumer protections, potentially allowing issuers to financially benefit from frozen or disputed funds while victims struggle for restitution.
A criminal probe into outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, initiated by the Trump administration, has triggered a Senate blockade led by a key Republican. The standoff jeopardizes Kevin Warsh's confirmation and risks delaying the interest rate cuts Trump desires ahead of a tough election.
The Trump administration is moving to establish a major national stockpile of critical minerals, with a $10 billion federal loan and private investment, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign supplies for key technologies.
The head of the Minneapolis teachers' union has disclosed that local elected officials are participating in encrypted Signal groups used to organize surveillance and interference with federal immigration enforcement operations, raising questions about the boundaries of political activism.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY examines the enduring legacy of the companies that shaped the nation's culture, economy, and global identity.
A new round of U.S.-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is scheduled for this week in Abu Dhabi, officials confirm, as battlefield violence and long-range attacks continue to shape the diplomatic landscape.
CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams predicts lawsuits against the Justice Department and The New York Times by victims whose unredacted nude images were included in the recent Epstein files dump, citing privacy violations.
A weekend of major headlines saw federal arrests of journalists, a new batch of Epstein files, and a divisive documentary debut, sparking intense debate about legal boundaries and media responsibility.
Ford Motor Company is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Chinese tech and auto newcomer Xiaomi, exploring a joint venture that could facilitate Xiaomi's entry into U.S. vehicle manufacturing, according to sources familiar with the matter.
In a major consolidation move, Eldorado Gold announces a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian copper-gold developer Foran Mining, positioning the combined entity as a significant near-term producer with a diversified North American and European asset base.
If confirmed, incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will inherit a booming yet bifurcated economy. Despite strong GDP growth and a surging stock market, stagnant hiring and sinking consumer confidence present a policy puzzle where interest rate cuts may offer no easy fix.
A new cache of Jeffrey Epstein's emails has implicated former Prince Andrew, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, and senior Labour figure Peter Mandelson, revealing intimate correspondence, financial dealings, and raising fresh questions about influence and accountability at the highest levels of British society.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has ushered in a new era for the accounting watchdog, naming a fresh chair and three board members tasked with refocusing the PCAOB on its core mission of investor protection.
As the Federal Reserve prepares for a potential policy shift in 2026, analysts flag real estate, financials, energy, and consumer discretionary as vulnerable sectors. Structural challenges and changing macroeconomic conditions could pressure performance despite broader market gains.
From Mussolini's Rome-Berlin Axis to Bush's 'Axis of Evil,' the term has evolved into a potent geopolitical label. Its revival to describe groupings like the 'Axis of Upheaval' reveals how language frames modern conflicts and defines the boundaries of legitimacy in international politics.
Forty years after Reagan and Gorbachev's historic meeting in Iceland envisioned a world free of nuclear weapons, expired treaties, rising stockpiles, and new global players are fueling a dangerous relapse.
A federal appeals court has dismissed a Justice Department misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, citing insufficient evidence. The complaint stemmed from the judge's rulings against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants.
