Republican officials file a lawsuit against Virginia regarding the special election process for redistricting.
The Republican National Committee (RNC), along with two Republican lawmakers, initiated a lawsuit against Virginia election officials on Wednesday. They claim that an upcoming constitutional amendment and special elections violate state law, aiming to block Democratic initiatives to alter the state’s congressional districts. In a 48-page complaint submitted to Tazewell County Circuit Court, the RNC, […]
New York City pension funds file a lawsuit against AT&T for ignoring a diversity proposal
AT&T has come under fire from four public pension funds in New York City, accused of unfairly blocking a shareholder vote aimed at requiring the company to clarify its employee demographics, specifically regarding race, ethnicity, and gender among its 133,000 personnel. The complaint, filed in federal court in Manhattan, suggests that AT&T pointed to a […]
Most people will need to file state taxes for 2025, but not everyone has to. Here’s what to understand.
February 12, 2026, 2:16 PM ET Most Americans tend to take filing their federal taxes seriously—after all, the IRS can be pretty intimidating. But let’s not forget about state taxes, which can sometimes slip under the radar for many people. Of course, there are some notable exceptions. Residents in states like Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New […]
Residents frustrated with Bass and a nonprofit file a lawsuit, alleging the city wasted millions on housing for the homeless.
Los Angeles Taxpayers Sue over Controversial Homeless Housing Deal Residents in Los Angeles are taking their city government to court, claiming that Mayor Karen Bass and housing officials rushed a deal for homeless housing that was both overpriced and inadequately vetted. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, features two local residents, Samantha Nussbaum and Howard Grossman, […]
I have a part-time job. Am I required to file a tax return this year?
Tax Filing for Retirees This Season Dear wise senior, I’m a bit unsure about the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this season. Last year, I didn’t file because my income was below the threshold, but since I’ll have a part-time job starting in 2025, I’m wondering if filing is necessary this year. – […]
GOP lawmakers file a lawsuit regarding the court-mandated congressional map
Utah Republicans Challenge New Congressional Map On Monday, two Republican lawmakers in Utah initiated a lawsuit against the state’s top election official, aiming to thwart a congressional map mandated by a court. They claim that this court-ordered map was imposed unlawfully by a judge and skews the state’s House representation in favor of Democrats. Representative […]
New York and New Jersey file lawsuit against Trump administration over halted $16 billion tunnel funding
New York and New Jersey have taken legal action against the Trump administration, claiming it unlawfully cut off $16 billion in federal funding for a vital rail tunnel project linking the two states under the Hudson River. The lawsuit accuses the federal government of “illegally withholding” funds designated for the Gateway project, with both states […]
Relatives of three Massachusetts women who passed away in a Belize hotel file a lawsuit against the resort and Expedia
Families File Lawsuit After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Deaths The families of three young women from Massachusetts, who tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a hotel in Belize last year, have initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against both the resort and the travel company, Expedia. Wafae El Aral, 26, Kautal Nakad, 23, and Imane Mara, […]
Soros Organizations File Lawsuit to Prevent Suspension of Benefits for Immigrants Relying on Welfare
Legal Action Against Immigration Freeze Multiple organizations linked to George Soros and his Open Society Foundations are taking legal action to prevent President Donald Trump’s administration from halting immigration from 75 nations that heavily depend on welfare and contribute significant numbers of immigrants to the U.S. On Monday, the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, along with […]
Stay relaxed and file early: TurboTax Deluxe is currently 30% off on Amazon
Getting Ready for Tax Season: A Practical Approach When it comes to tackling our taxes, it’s kind of like navigating a rushing river. Preparation and awareness are key. I usually find that in January, when the hectic holiday buzz fades, it’s time to get serious. I personally think filing early isn’t just a good idea—it’s […]