Michigan taxpayers who filed early are experiencing long wait times and ‘pending review’ notifications.
February 26, 2026, 9:40 a.m. ET Residents in Michigan who submitted their state tax returns early are reporting significant delays in their refunds. The Michigan Department of Treasury has processed over 1.6 million state income tax returns, which is a more than 45% increase compared to last year, according to department officials. Many early filers […]
Gaza hostage agreement pending approval from Israeli government
Hamas Hostage Situation and Gaza Conflict Update The countdown has officially begun for the return of 48 hostages held by Hamas for over two years, coinciding with the end of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This announcement follows a meeting of Israel’s security cabinet and government, which approved an agreement that was signed overnight. If […]
Report: Manhattan Shooter Had Two Pending Background Checks When He Bought Gun Used in Incident
NYC Shooter Had Unresolved Background Checks A recent report from 8 News Now indicates that the gunman who opened fire in an office building in New York City last month had two unresolved background checks when he acquired the weapon used in the shooting. Shane Tamura’s background checks were conducted by Nevada’s Contact Firearms Program […]
South Africa Advocates for Increased Trade with China Amidst Pending 30% U.S. Tariff
A high-ranking delegation from South Africa is in Beijing, advocating for increased bilateral trade and seeking additional Chinese investments before the imposition of a 30% tariff on South African exports that began in August. At the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISE) Forum last week, South African Vice President Paul Mashatile addressed the growing trade […]
Senate might reduce August recess to confirm Trump’s pending nominees
Senate Republicans Consider Canceling August Recess Senate Republican leaders are contemplating whether to cancel or at least shorten the upcoming recess due to a request for President Donald Trump to remain in Washington to finalize his outstanding nominations. For six months now, the Senate has been working quickly to confirm presidential appointees, even amid opposition […]
Americas FX news summary: Canadian jobs rise, EU tariff letter still pending
Market Overview Gold has risen by $33, now sitting at $3,355. The yield on US 10-year treasuries is expected to increase by 7.1 basis points, reaching 4.42%. Meanwhile, WTI crude oil has jumped from $2.14, trading at $68.71. However, the S&P 500 is down 0.3%, with the USD leading while the JPY has struggled. As […]
Three-quarters of ICE arrests during Trump’s initial 100 days involved individuals with criminal convictions or pending charges.
ICE Arrests Highlights in Trump’s Early Administration In the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s administration, most of the illegal immigrants apprehended by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were those with criminal records or pending charges, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as stated on Monday. DHS responded to a CNN […]
Antonio Brown criticizes the media while a warrant for attempted murder is pending
Antonio Brown seemed to point fingers at the media for his ongoing troubles as the former NFL star confronts serious allegations in Miami-Dade County. A judge issued an arrest warrant for him, linked to an incident that occurred outside a celebrity boxing event last month. On social media, Brown raised questions about racial profiling, asking, […]
Trump’s Deputies Pick Countries for Pending Visa Ban
Reports say President Donald Trump's agent has identified 43 countries where residents and citizens are likely to be denied visas to enter the United States. Visitors and immigrants seeking visas will be “completely banned” if they come from a list of “red” countries including Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, […]
Rory McIlroy offers blunt yet pessimistic outlook on pending PGA Tour, LIV Golf deal
The tide appears to be changing – again. Three weeks ago at Torrey Pines' Genesis Invitational, PGA Tour Commissioners Jay Monahan and Tiger Woods expressed optimism about negotiating the tour with Liv Golf beneficiary, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). They said it felt like the deal was imminent and the golf world seemed to […]