Brian Naylor
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Sure, there are some in Washington hoping to enrich themselves with federal contracts and to corruptly influence policy, but many are drawn, as one resident says, to make the world a better place. -
Politicians running for office often call Washington a swamp filled with inefficient bureaucrats and leeches. But many in the capital have devoted themselves to making government a tool for good.
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The next round of sanctions from the White House targets banks and export controls, which would cut Russia off from critical technology such as semiconductors. -
The tax collecting agency has backed away from requiring all users with individual accounts to submit selfies to a private company. -
Smaller budgets, fewer employees and increased duties have added up to taxpayer frustration this filing season. The IRS is establishing a "surge team" to put resources on the processing challenges. -
Biden told reporters Thursday that his sense is that invasion could occur in the next several days. "Every indication we have is they're prepared to go into Ukraine," he said. -
In a brief address, President Biden said reports of Russian troops moving from Ukraine's border would be good news, but the U.S. had not verified it. -
A senior U.S. military official said something was detected in recent days that sharply heightened concern that an invasion is coming. -
Because the Taliban controls the country — and has been sanctioned as a terrorism organization — the U.S. government is looking to set up a third-party trust fund to administer and distribute the aid. -
White House documents were found in former President Trump's Florida residence. They should have been archived with the federal government. Congress wants answers.
