Experts say the failure to launch an audit earlier is emblematic of a larger problem regarding the IRS’ capacity to examine high-income taxpayers’ returns.
Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush were awarded the National Constitution Center’s Liberty Medal for their work with U.S. military veterans since leaving the White House.
The funds are earmarked for the Charlestown Navy Yard to address long-deferred maintenance at the complex, which dates to 1800 and is one of the Navy’s original yards.
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a statement he reserves the right to ignore the defense authorization law’s ban on U.S. recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea, among 50 other provisions.