Politics

President Trump says a country is nothing without a steel industry. And while his tariffs have benefited the U.S. steel industry, his claims about a boom with new plants opening are exaggerated.

The tax collecting agency is one of those affected by the partial government shutdown, but the White House says it will issue refunds, reversing previous government policy.

As the government shutdown continues, there are reports of longer lines at security checkpoints at some airports around the country. TSA acknowledges more employees are calling in sick.

The Fed's December meeting was notable because the exclusive group almost achieved gender parity. But, economics still stands alone as a boys' club. Two Fed board members are trying to change that.

The timetable for U.S. military leaving Syria has changed. National Security Adviser John Bolton says troops will remain until ISIS is fully defeated and Iran's ambitions in the region are checked.

As the partial government shutdown heads into its third week, the staff level negotiations have yielded little progress. The president is still pushing for $5.7 billion for a steel border barrier.

President Trump is ratcheting up his argument that there's a crisis at the U.S. southern border that necessitates a wall. But Democrats aren't buying it, and the partial government shutdown goes on.

An extended government shutdown could make it harder for taxpayers to file their returns — and receive their refunds.