New round of stimulus checks underway, officials say

[ad_1] The action comes after President Joseph Biden signed the Democrats’ coronavirus stimulus package, which authorized a third round of stimulus payments to millions of Americans since the start of the pandemic. “Even though tax season is in full swing, IRS employees have once again been working around the clock to quickly bring aid to … Read more

Schumer, Gillibrand join Democrats urging Cuomo to step down

[ad_1] New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has just lost the support of two of the country’s most powerful Democrats – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Senators join a growing chorus of lawmakers calling for Cuomo’s resignation amid allegations of sexual harassment. “Confronting and overcoming the Covid crisis requires safe and consistent … Read more

IRS began processing $ 1,400 payments on Friday

[ad_1] Treasury secretary candidate Janet Yellen speaks after U.S. President-elect Joe Biden announced his business team at the Queen Theater in Wilmington, Delaware on December 1, 2020. Chandan Khanna | AFP | Getty Images On Friday, the Internal Revenue Service began processing stimulus checks, which have already started hitting Americans’ bank accounts and are expected … Read more

Schumer, Gillibrand join Democrats urging Cuomo to step down

[ad_1] New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has just lost the support of two of the country’s most powerful Democrats – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Senators join a growing chorus of lawmakers calling for Cuomo’s resignation amid allegations of sexual harassment. “Confronting and overcoming the Covid crisis requires safe and consistent … Read more

Defense Secretary rescinded Army recommendation to reduce National Guard troops on Capitol Hill

[ad_1] Three defense officials confirm that Austin considered the lower option of keeping less than 1,000 troops, but ultimately decided to give Capitol Hill police the full number of troops they requested. “There has been a discussion” about approving less than 1,000 troops, a defense official told CNN. The Army oversees the DC National Guard … Read more