Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown and 26 other state attorneys general have urged the FTC to adopt rules that require clear disclosure of total housing costs and prohibit deceptive or misleading fee practices, in order to address the growing pressure on renters due to rising costs and complex fee structures.

As the April 15 tax deadline nears, taxpayers have less than 48 hours to file their income tax returns or request an extension. Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel has issued a warning against utilizing general-purpose AI platforms for tax preparation, citing potential inaccuracies, data security risks, and the likelihood of returns being flagged for human review, which could delay refunds. Failure to submit returns or pay estimated taxes by the deadline can incur substantial late-filing and late-payment penalties, in addition to interest charges.

A coalition of 15 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The legal action challenges efforts to roll back key fair housing protections, particularly the use of "disparate impact," a critical tool for identifying discrimination. This move raises concerns that weakening these safeguards could exacerbate housing discrimination.