Congress returns to battles over DHS, expelling lawmakers and the Iran war

WASHINGTON — After a two-week recess, Congress returns Monday to a growing agenda. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It needs to fund the still-shuttered Department of Homeland Security, for which Republicans want to pass a separate, party-line bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol. And … Read more

Congress returns with Iran war, DHS shutdown and expulsion votes on the agenda

Washington — Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week from a two-week break to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering Department of Homeland Security shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their own members.  Congress has been away from Washington since well before President Trump threatened that a “whole civilization … Read more

JD Vance returns to Washington after 16 hours of Iran peace talks collapse in Pakistan

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! WASHINGTON, DC – Vice President JD Vance returned to Washington after peace negotiations with Iranian leaders fell short in Islamabad, Pakistan over the weekend. Vance touched down at Joint Base Andrews at roughly 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon after 34 hours of total roundtrip travel and more than … Read more

What to know about Trump’s tax breaks for tips and overtime when filing state tax returns

As the tax-filing deadline nears, millions of Americans are expected to claim new federal income tax breaks for tips and overtime wages available for the first time under a wide-ranging tax law enacted by President Donald Trump. But many people won’t get those same deductions when they fill out their state income tax forms. That … Read more

Nantucket flight returns after part of a cabin door opens midair

NANTUCKET, Mass. — A Cape Air flight departing from the Massachusetts island of Nantucket returned safely after part of the main cabin door opened shortly after takeoff, an alarming midair incident that prompted the crew to turn back. The aircraft remained stable and continued operating normally, and no injuries were reported, a Cape Air spokesperson … Read more