The tax that's stopping older homeowners from selling their valuable properties
Some homeowners who've seen their home values soar are concerned a federal capital-gains tax on home sales will eat into their retirement.
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Bernie Sanders says Elon Musk is wrong about H-1B visas: 'Low-wage indentured servants'
Bernie Sanders waded into a heated online debate between the tech right and the MAGA base, calling for reforms to the H-1B visa system.
Mark Zuckerberg preps for Trump 2.0 by boosting an in-house Republican
The latest corporate shuffle at Mark Zuckerberg's Meta tells you how Big Tech is thinking about the incoming Trump administration.
My government contracting company benefits from funds for disadvantaged small businesses. I'm bracing for change ahead of DOGE.
"Set-aside" contracts from the Small Business Administration aren't guaranteed to stick around. This is how I'm preparing as a government contractor.
Elon Musk speaks out again in favor of the far-right in the UK
Elon Musk has backed the AfD in Germany and Nigel Farage's Reform UK in Britain, and praised Italy's right-wing prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.
Republicans push for swift confirmation of controversial Trump nominees in the wake of the New Orleans attack
One top Republican senator says that "lives depend" on getting Trump's national security nominees confirmed quickly.
Photos show the USS Sequoia, the US presidential yacht once known as the 'floating White House'
US presidents hosted heads of state and held glamorous parties aboard the USS Sequoia, the presidential yacht known as the "floating White House."
How Donald Trump single-handedly cured America's economic blues
Turns out America's economic gloom was fueled by something far thornier than inflation: political feelings.
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The FBI is examining if the deadly Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas was an act of terrorism
Las Vegas police said a person inside the Cybertruck died and that the vehicle contained gasoline canisters and "large mortar fireworks."
Trump's billionaires will have to navigate a complex web of possible conflicts of interest
Elon Musk may get the headlines, but he's far from the only billionaire who will have newfound power when Donald Trump returns to the White House.
A cybersecurity executive was pardoned by Donald Trump. His crime was a mystery.
In 2020, Donald Trump pardoned a cybersecurity company executive for a secret crime. Unsealed court documents show why he was convicted.
Chief Justice John Roberts warns of threats to judicial independence ahead of Trump inauguration
The chief justice's year-end report did not name the president-elect, though it did accuse some public officials of attempting to intimidate judges.
Steve Bannon advises Elon Musk to slow down and 'study modern political history'
Steve Bannon told Elon Musk to "study modern political history" amid MAGA's H-1B visa controversy.
Most Americans see economic difficulty ahead in 2025 but not Republicans
A newly-released Gallup poll shows Republicans are jubilant about what 2025 will bring as it pertains to economic prosperity in the US.
The economic projects that could reshape Biden's legacy
The ramifications of Biden-backed economic investments may not be felt for years, which could eventually reshape the overall story of his presidency.
Jimmy Carter was the first president to install White House solar panels, then Ronald Reagan removed them. Here's what happened.
Amid the energy crisis of the 1970s, President Jimmy Carter hoped to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.
Kids' low reading scores are 'a 5-alarm fire,' says DOGE's Ramaswamy. His solution: Eliminate the Education Department.
DOGE leader Vivek Ramaswamy called eighth graders' reading proficiency scores "downright brutal" while calling to get rid of the Education Department.
10 unconventional candidates who stumbled into politics
In decades past, it was often difficult for non-traditional candidates to break into the US political scene. But now, they're what many voters prefer.
Putin is heavily sanctioned, but he still managed to travel a lot this year
The Russian president hobnobbed with world leaders and received a plethora of gifts, including a pair of hunting dogs.
Why Trump and Elon Musk still want key administration officials to be confirmed without a floor vote
Donald Trump is pushing Senate Republicans to give him more power to fill offices without Senate approval via recess appointments.
Photos show Jimmy Carter's peanut farm, where he grew up without electricity or running water
Before he was president, Carter grew up on a farm in Georgia. He helped harvest cotton, peanuts, sugar cane, and corn before he left for college.
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Trump will test the extent of his power over congressional Republicans after failing to raise the debt ceiling
Without a speaker, lawmakers cannot formally certify Donald Trump's win, raising personal stakes for the president-elect to soothe current tensions.
A look at Jimmy Carter's life — from Iran to facing cancer
Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, making him the nation's longest-lived former president.
E. Jean Carroll just won a huge victory in her sexual abuse and defamation case against Trump. She still might not get paid anytime soon.
An appeals court upheld a jury verdict finding Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter had 4 kids and 25 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Meet their family.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were married for 77 years. Some of their descendants also went into politics.
Jimmy Carter was married to Rosalynn Carter for 77 years. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were married for 77 years, making them the longest-married presidential couple in US history. Jimmy Carter died on Sunday.
Elon Musk is clashing with Trump's MAGA base over skilled immigration. Here's what economics gurus are saying.
Paul Krugman, Robert Reich, and other top economic thinkers disagree on whether the US should be ramping up skilled immigration.
Jimmy Carter has died at 100. His grandson said exercise was the key to the former president's longevity.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at 100. He was the longest-living president and enjoyed jogging and biking.
World leaders react to the death of former President Jimmy Carter
Political and business leaders shared condolences for former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100.
Germany calls for new sanctions on Russia's dark fleet that is 'damaging major undersea cables' nearly every month
Finland said last week it detained a ship that may be from Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers as part of a probe into a damaged undersea cable.
5 lessons from Jimmy Carter about leadership, mistakes, and successes
A farmer turned Nobel Prize winner, the former president excelled in negotiating among seemingly intractable groups.
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Photos show Jimmy Carter's inspiring life, from humble beginnings to becoming the longest-lived president in US history
Jimmy Carter was raised on a peanut farm, but he eventually became president and a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Jimmy Carter, former president and humanitarian, dies at 100
Jimmy Carter died on December 29 at the age of 100. The former US president pursued humanitarian work after leaving office and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Musk reaffirms support for AfD, Germany's far-right party, praising its immigration stance
Elon Musk again came out in support of AfD, Germany's far-right party, in an op-ed published in a major German newspaper.
Biden's broad student-loan forgiveness efforts are officially over and borrowers are left wondering what's next: 'It feels like we're in a pretty hopeless situation'
Student-loan borrowers described their financial concerns as they enter the new year, with the fate of key programs like SAVE uncertain.
Janet Yellen expects the US to hit debt limit before the end of January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her department will soon need to take "extraordinary measures" to prevent the US from defaulting on its debt.
Trump asks the Supreme Court to put the law that would ban TikTok on hold
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to pause the law that would ban TikTok in mid-January until after his inauguration.
Elon Musk has a new role in US politics — and his erratic style is unchanged
An alleged flip-flop from a serial flip-flopper — who just happens to have enormous power now.
'Willing to take that risk': Republicans want Trump to have vast control over government spending
Some GOP lawmakers want to repeal the Impoundment Control Act, a Watergate-era bill designed to prevent presidents from abusing power over spending.
South Korea's political chaos continues as its national assembly impeaches its acting president
The national assembly voted to impeach acting president Han Duck Soo. Han has spent two weeks in the role and is now suspended.
Tiffany Trump and Michael Boulos are expecting their first child. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany Trump and her husband Michael Boulos got married at Mar-a-Lago in 2022.
DOGE doubles down on eliminating the government agency that's cracking down on overdraft fees
Vivek Ramaswamy, a DOGE leader with Elon Musk, argued the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is "un-American" after it limited overdraft fees.
68-year-old congresswoman says she's retiring to 'set a better example' amid concern over aging politicians
The average American retires at age 62, but in Congress, many lawmakers hang around well past their 70s.
Donating $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund is the latest trend for CEOs and companies
Ford, GM, and Toyota are the latest businesses to cut a $1 million check to Donald Trump's inauguration fund.
How Elon Musk spent 2024 getting richer and more powerful than ever
Elon Musk's wealth is skyrocketing. His alliance with Donald Trump has him poised to 2025 more powerful than ever before.
Trump urges Wayne Gretzky to run for Canadian prime minister as Justin Trudeau could be on the brink of losing power
Wayne Gretzky visited Mar-a-Lago and wore a MAGA hat after Donald Trump's November electoral victory.
A running list of Elon Musk's wins and losses in Washington since Trump's election
The billionaire businessman has racked up some wins, and a few losses, since becoming a major MAGA power player.
Denmark boosts Greenland defense spending after Trump's call for US ownership of the key Arctic territory
"It is ironic that it coincides with the announcement from the United States," the Danish defense minister said.
China wants its people to watch for spies. Here's what it's asked them to beware of this year, from online dating to suspicious dragonflies.
Express deliveries, putting your military status on dating apps, and suspicious pens could all hold dangers for national security, China said in 2024.
Congress was set to get a modest raise. Then Elon Musk stepped in.
Elon Musk's tanking of a government funding bill also helped kill a modest increase in congressional salaries.