Tennessee teacher fired over Charlie Kirk posts files free speech lawsuit

A longtime Rutherford County teacher is suing her school district, claiming she was fired for what she shared online.

U.S. House Democrats file bill to fund government through Dec. 11 and avoid shutdown

U.S. House of Representatives Democrats on Monday filed legislation to fund the government through Dec. 11 and avoid a possible shutdown when the money would otherwise run out at the end of September, ...
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Labor Department looks to pilot intaking unemployment claims for states

The effort follows the department’s notice that it may create a national claims database, a move critics say raises ...

Oklahoma’s GOP governor opposes sending out-of-state troops to states that don’t welcome them

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, the chair of the National Governors Association, said Thursday that he opposes sending National Guard troops across state borders ...

How does the government shutdown, IRS furloughs affect filing taxes? What to know in NY

When is the last day to fille taxes? Is the IRS affected by the government shutdown? What to know about the October tax extension filing deadline ...

Oct. 15 tax deadline remains for many tax filers, even during government shutdown

The IRS announced a furlough Oct. 8 that has some wondering what to do about an Oct. 15 tax deadline for those who requested an extension in April.