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IRS launching free tax-filing pilot program, in threat to TurboTax and H&R Block

The IRS announced Tuesday that it is launching a pilot program for a free agency-run electronic filing system, a threat to major tax preparers such as TurboTax and a move that prompted immediate criticism from Republicans.

White House signals what’s actually on the table in debt ceiling negotiations

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre suggested Tuesday that President Joe Biden is considering a range of concessions to push Republicans toward a debt ceiling solution but claimed that the president would not support any proposals that restrict healthcare access.

Biden and McCarthy agree to new debt ceiling talks structure

The White House and congressional Republicans have agreed to change the structure of their debt ceiling negotiations, but a deal still eludes them.

DeSantis sends troops to Texas to ‘secure the southern border’

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced on Tuesday he is sending troops to help Texas "defend the southern border" following the end of Title 42 last week.

Lloyd Austin confirms significant military aid package to Taiwan

President Joe Biden's administration plans to send a $500 million military aid package to Taiwan, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told lawmakers on Tuesday.

Work requirements for benefit programs become red line in debt ceiling talks

Tougher work requirements for social benefit programs are emerging as a red line in negotiations over an agreement to lift the nation’s borrowing limit, which top congressional leaders and President Joe Biden are expected to discuss during a meeting on Tuesday.

Durham report: Steele dossier may have been ‘compromised by the Russians’ before FBI used it

Special Counsel John Durham’s new report warned Christopher Steele’s discredited dossier may have been infected by “Russian disinformation” before the FBI relied upon it.

House Democrat files resolution to expel George Santos

Freshman Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) introduced a privileged resolution to expel embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress following him being charged with 13 felonies.

Trump’s statements on E. Jean Carroll during CNN town hall ‘definitely actionable’

Former President Donald Trump's statements during a CNN town hall last week regarding E. Jean Carroll could be "actionable," Carroll's lawyer warned. The comments were made shortly after Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll.

Senate votes to overturn DC police reform bill, reigniting tensions over home rule

The Senate approved a resolution to overturn a slew of local police reforms in Washington, D.C., escalating tensions between Congress and city lawmakers over the district’s limited legislative autonomy.
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