Her ex racked up $7,000 of credit card debt, crumbling her finances. Now, a new law could require abusers to pay.

Four years into her second marriage, she didn’t ask questions when her husband asked her to sign on to a credit card in her name. But then the relationship turned abusive, she said. When she left her marriage, she found herself in financial distress, with her credit score tanking hundreds of points after her former … Read more

What proof do banks require to protect Social Security funds?

Social Security benefits receive federal protections, but banks may still need documentation to shield those funds. CATHERINE LANE/CatLane/Getty Images For millions of older Americans, Social Security has become more than just a retirement benefit, particularly in the current economic landscape. It’s the main income source used to cover rent, groceries, prescription costs and utility bills, … Read more

Illinois Legislature passes historic AI bill that would require third-party safety audits

The Illinois House of Representatives passed a landmark bill Wednesday that would set a new standard for regulating America’s leading AI companies if signed by Gov. JB Pritzker. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The bill, Illinois SB 315, mirrors existing provisions in legislation from California … Read more

DHS to require green card applicants to return to home countries to apply

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing DHS to require green card applicants to return to home countries to apply 03:24 UP NEXT Suicides in ICE detention centers rise in past year as NBC News obtains 911 calls 04:12 ICE may be at World Cup … Read more

Trump administration to require most immigrants seeking green cards to leave the U.S. first

The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency, or a green card, furthering its campaign to sharply limit legal immigration. Officials said they would eliminate the option for many immigrants seeking a green card to complete the process without … Read more

Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms

Washington — President Trump declared Friday he would seek to bypass Congress and require voter identification in the November midterm elections as legislation on the issue appears doomed in the Senate.  “There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!” Mr. Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.  He … Read more

Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges rule

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department can require journalists to be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge’s decision to block its enforcement of a press access policy challenged by The New York Times, an appeals court ruled Monday. The ruling by a divided three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals … Read more

Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges rule

The Defense Department can require journalists to be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge’s decision to block its enforcement of a new press access policy, an appeals court ruled Monday.  The ruling by a divided three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit isn’t … Read more

Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules

DALLAS — Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into classrooms. The 9-8 decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a boost to backers of similar laws in … Read more