IRS to crack down on Obamacare declarations next year

The Internal Revenue Service will not accept electronically filed tax returns for the upcoming filing season in which people fail to note whether they have health insurance, according to an agency announcement that is a reversal of informal policy under the Obama administration.

Obamacare deal hits the skids in Senate

A bipartisan deal to fund Obamacare payments stalled in the Senate Wednesday after President Trump derided the payments as ‘bailouts,’ but Republicans behind the package are trying to keep the deal alive.

U.S. wants quick vote on Syria chemical weapons inspectors

U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley said Wednesday the United States is circulating a resolution that would extend by another year the work of inspectors seeking to determine who is behind chemical weapons attacks in Syria.

Trump says ‘total termination’ of Iran deal possible

President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his threat to fully withdraw the United States from the landmark Iran nuclear deal, while holding out the possibility that fixes to the accord may prevent an American pullout.

Ex-DEA agent: Opioid crisis fueled by drug industry and Congress

In the midst of the worst drug epidemic in American history, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s ability to keep addictive opioids off U.S. streets was derailed — that according to Joe Rannazzisi, one of the most important whistleblowers ever interviewed by 60 Minutes.

Federal court upholds prayer in Congress

A federal court ruled Wednesday that Congress can continue to open its sessions each day with a prayer, and upheld the House’s ability to pick and choose who’s allowed to lead the prayer.

Border wall battle could spark a government shutdown

President Trump’s proposal to fund an extension of the nation’s southern border wall is pitting most Republicans against Democrats in a battle that could end up in a partial government shutdown.

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