Joel Burgess

Opinion Joel Burgess, USA TODAY Tue, April 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM GMT+2 2 min read

Trump promised the largest refund season in U.S. history. How was it for you? And what about your tax bill overall? Tell us about your taxes here.

ASHEVILLE - Elected officials reacted to new revelations about city violence that show downtown — the focus of intense public discourse over safety and the recipient of additional public resources such as policing — is less dangerous than poorer neighborhoods outside the city center.

Now, instead of going to sign up, young men will be automatically registered for the draft. This has revived an argument about constitutionality pertaining to the 13th Amendment.

What is causing political attacks like the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting? Hostile rhetoric? Guns? Social media? And how do we stop the spiking political violence? Take our poll below.

Guns in a home are rarely used for defense. A suicide, criminal assault, homicide or an accidental shooting are far more likely.

If you or someone you know needs mental health resources and support, please call, text or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org for 24/7 access to free and confidential services. I grew up in the shadow of my...

I was born in California. I love visiting. But I don't pay the high rents or taxes. Billionaire Elon Musk has left. Others are flocking there. What are your thoughts on the state? Take our poll below.

Joel Burgess, USA TODAY Here it comes! The biggest ever of the world's biggest single-sport tournaments will kick off on June 11.

The biggest World Cup ever is about to start in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Are you following the USMNT? Or is soccer overblown? Tell us here.