Senate reauthorizes warrantless spy powers just after midnight deadline
The Senate approved the federal government’s controversial warrantless spying powers shortly after a midnight Friday deadline, over the objections of Democrats and Republicans who opposed the incidental collection of data on Americans as part of the authority. The extension proposal was approved. Democrats and Republicans voted 60-34 to reauthorize Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence […]
Senate approves extension of FISA surveillance just after deadline
The Senate passed a two-year reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA) warrantless surveillance program early Saturday morning, after hours of intense and sometimes acrimonious debate on the Senate floor. I narrowly avoided going dark. Senators voted 60-34 to send the bill to President Biden’s desk shortly after the midnight deadline to expire expanded […]
Senate passes FISA surveillance tool renewal minutes after midnight deadline
About 40 minutes after it expired, the Senate voted to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). FISA is a service provider that serves as an important tool used by governments to gather information about foreign subjects using the mandatory assistance of electronic communications. The Senate voted 60-34 to reauthorize. The provision […]
Paramount won’t reach deal with Skydance by 30-day deadline: report
Exclusive negotiations between Paramount Global and Skydance Media are unlikely to result in an agreement, according to reports. Paramount, home of Paramount Pictures, MTV and CBS, has entered into exclusive 30-day negotiations with Skydance, the company behind Paramount’s blockbuster hits including “Mission: Impossible” and “Top Gun: Maverick.” . CNBC’s David Faber said Wednesday that the […]
H&R Block customers faced outages ahead of tax day deadline
Some H&R Block customers dealt with power outages for several hours before the tax day deadline Monday night, the tax preparation service confirmed on social media. H&R Block said in a post on social platform X around 11:15 a.m. EDT Monday that an issue prevented some desktop software users from e-filing returns. The company said […]
Tax day deadline: What you need to know to file your returns
Tax day has arrived. Most Americans have until 11:59 p.m. local time tonight to file his 2023 return without late fees. The 2024 filing season is marked by improvements in service metrics following an $80 billion funding boost to the IRS. The funding will enable the agency to enhance its digital capabilities, allowing more people […]
Tax Day 2024 updates: deadline, extension, free file, deals, refunds – USA TODAY
Tax day has arrived. Today is the last day for most taxpayers to file their 2023 returns. Think you can’t submit? Today is also the last day to apply for an extension. An extension application extends the application period by six months and significantly reduces penalties and interest that may be incurred if the application […]
Tax Day: Everything to know about taxes ahead of Monday’s deadline
Tax Day is rapidly approaching on Monday, and it could have costly consequences if filers fail to file the necessary documents in time. Most taxpayers must turn in their paperwork by 11:59 p.m. on April 15, but people in Maine and Massachusetts have until April 17 because of observed holidays. People in disaster zones will […]
Southwest Houston IRS office turns away taxpayers amid deadline – KHOU.com
The office on South Gessner Drive was scheduled to open Saturday to assist last-minute filers. Just before 11 a.m., everyone waiting was told that no aid would be available. HOUSTON — Houston taxpayers considering free access I.R.S. Assistance from the southwest Houston office was declined Saturday. The sudden closure of the IRS office on South […]
Biden Could Miss Deadline To Make Ballot In Another Red State
President Joe Biden is at risk of not being on the November general election ballot in the red state of Alabama, according to a Tuesday letter. Republican Secretary of State Wes Allen informed the Alabama Democratic Party that the national nominating convention date was scheduled for several days after the state’s Aug. 15 state deadline, […]