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U.S. Treasury says tribally owned entities should be tax-exempt
Proposed new guidelines would clarify the decades-old question of whether tribal businesses or entities are exempt from federal taxes.
Poll: In the midst of a tight presidential race, Trump draws support from voters disillusioned with democracy
New polling shows this year’s Harris v. Trump presidential race is too close to call, with Trump drawing support from voters who are disillusioned with democracy. Results from the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s Sept. 23-27, 2024 Mood of the Nation Poll.
Harris is pressed for more specifics in a wide-ranging interview with '60 Minutes'
The interview followed criticism from former President Donald Trump that Kamala Harris has been unwilling to sit for hard interviews. She was pressed on everything from her economic proposals to immigration.
Fact checking falsehoods about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene
Rumors, misinformation and lies about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene have run rampant since the storm made landfall, especially around FEMA funding.