Americans face ‘direct’ threats from foreign dictators, terrorists, migrants: 3 things to know
The US faces an “increasingly fragile world order” strained by competition from rival world powers and foreign humanitarian disasters that encourage immigration, according to a US spy report. The intelligence community has released its annual threat assessment report “focusing on the most immediate and serious threats” facing the country over the coming year. Unsurprisingly, the […]
Ex-Trump lawyer: Latest Cohen remarks ‘direct violation’ of gag order
Former President Trump’s former lawyer said Wednesday that the president’s latest attack on Michael Cohen was a “direct violation” of the gag order imposed on him during his hush-money criminal trial. On Tuesday, Trump went after Cohen, his former fixer, in an interview, minutes before Judge Juan Marchand weighed in on whether Trump had already […]
‘Unprecedented’ Direct Attack on Israel Raises Questions About Iran Nuclear Capabilities
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) appeared on FOX News Channel on Saturday to continue its coverage of Iran’s attack on Israel, saying that a direct attack on Israel by Iran raises questions about Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Ta. The Iowa Republican suggested the attack could have a chilling effect on Israel and its people. “[T]”It would be […]
Israel threatens direct attack against Iran if Tehran launches strike ‘from its territory’
Israel’s foreign minister on Wednesday drew a line under Iran, warning the country that if Iran launches an attack on Israel from within its territory, Israel will respond with a direct attack on Iranian targets. Minister Yisrael Katz issued the warning after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei again threatened retaliation for an Israeli airstrike […]
Social Security update: May’s direct payment worth $943 goes out in 21 days
There first of two May Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $943 for individual filers, goes out to millions of beneficiaries in exactly three weeks. The first installment will go out on Wednesday, May 1, to people with a serious debilitating disability that results in a limited income, according to the Social Security Administration. […]
Stimulus update: Direct payment of $1,312 to be sent to some Alaskans in nine days
In nine days, eligible Alaska residents who have yet to get their checks from the Alaska Department of Revenue as part of the Permanent Fund Dividend will receive their payments. Eligible residents who will get their payments on April 18 include eligible residents who have not gotten their checks from the Permanent Fund Dividend program from 2023 or earlier and have the […]
IRS adds ‘important update’ for free Direct File pilot as federal tax deadline approaches – CNBC
D3 Sign | Moment | Getty Images With one week left until the April 15 federal tax deadline, the IRS has released an “important update.” direct filethe agency’s free tax filing program. Since March 12, the pilot program has been fully open to select filers in 12 states, allowing users to use Direct File to […]
Social Security update: May’s direct payment worth $943 goes out in 24 days
There are 24 more days until the first of two May Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $943 for individual filers, go out to millions of beneficiaries. The first installment will go out on Wednesday, May 1, to people with a serious debilitating disability that results in a limited income, according to the Social […]
Social Security update: May’s direct payment worth $943 goes out in 25 days
There are 25 days until the first of two May Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $943 for individual filers, goes out to millions of beneficiaries. The first installment will go out on Wednesday, May 1, to people with a serious debilitating disability that results in a limited income, according to the Social Security […]
IRS direct file program struggles to find users after late launch
With two weeks left until the 2024 tax deadline, only about 50,000 people have used the IRS’ new Direct File online filing system, which is lower than the agency’s early estimates for this tax year. This is far from the hundreds of thousands of people who were there. The IRS is working hard to warn […]