一项重大的移民法案在国会暂停, 退税率上升, 冬季暴风雨袭击了15个州。 A major immigration bill stalls in Congress, while tax refunds rise and a winter storm hits 15 states.

一项重大的移民法案在国会面临拖延,使边境安全和合法移民改革暂停。 A major immigration bill faces delay in Congress, leaving border security and legal immigration reforms on hold. 与此同时,由于更新了预扣规则和扩大了可退还信贷的范围,数百万美国人今年将获得更多的退税,平均退税额预计将增加约10千元,超过3 000美元。 Meanwhile, millions of Americans are set to receive larger tax refunds this year due to updated withholding rules and expanded refundable credits, with average refunds expected to rise 10%—some exceeding $3,000. 由于严寒的冬季风暴袭击了15个州, 官员们敦促采取紧急防范措施, 如应急准备、避免旅行、安全取暖等, As a severe winter storm impacts 15 states, officials urge precautions like emergency preparedness, avoiding travel, and safe heating to prevent power outages, hypothermia, and carbon monoxide poisoning.