Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, passed in 2022, granted the Internal Revenue Service $80 billion to use over the following decade. The agency has used the funding to recover unpaid taxes from ultrawealthy individuals and corporations, but the money might not last for long. Massive Haul On Jan 12, the IRS announced that it had recovered…
In January, Judge Michaela Murphy returned the case to Maine’s secretary of state. She instructed the secretary to wait until the Supreme Court ruled on a similar case in Colorado before taking further action. Changed situation “The United States Supreme Court’s acceptance of the Colorado case changes everything,” Murphy wrote. Until the Justices decide on…
On Jan 22, Democratic Representative Robert Garcia went through some of the evidence of the money-making schemes that Trump and Jared Kushner used while in power. Dirty Money According to a report published by the House Oversight Committee, four Trump-owned businesses received almost $8 million from foreign governments and government officials during Trump’s time in…
In January, Atlantic columnist and speechwriter for George W. Bush, David Frum, warned that a second Trump term would be disastrous for the US and its allies. Among other problems, Frum cautioned that Trump would attempt to stay in power beyond his four-year term. Dire warning Frum referenced predictions that Trump would refuse to leave…
Jason “Jelly Roll’ DeFord, a Nashville-born, Grammy-nominated country-rock star, delivered a short prepared testimony in front of the Senate in January. DeFord spoke about the need to pass legislation protecting people from fentanyl. However, over a month later, the bill is yet to pass either chamber. Strong performance Despite admitting that he was anxious because…
After the former Democratic criticized NATO members on Fox, McGrath tore into her. The criticism “They expect us to put up the lives of my brothers and sisters in uniform,” Gabbard said, “when they are not even willing to do that for themselves.” Hitting back “Hey Tulsi,” McGrath wrote on X. “I realize you didn’t…
Mitt Romney said on CNN on Jan 17 that many MAGA supporters were completely out of touch with reality. Disappointed with people After Trump’s victory in Iowa’s Republican presidential caucus, Romney said that “a lot of people in this country are out of touch with reality and will accept anything Donald Trump tells them.” The…
On Tuesday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced that he would send the troops to take part in Operation Lone Star, the controversial border security program spearheaded by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Strong words “About two weeks ago, I visited the southern border,” Parson told reporters, “and let me not mince words when I say it…
The Virginia state Senate has approved legislation that would revoke tax breaks granted to some Confederate organizations, including the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC). Main reason “It’s about who we are giving special privileges to,” Democratic Delegate Alex Askew explained, “and what they stood for.” Askew is the patron of the bill. Spreading misinformation…
Last January, John Cheeks bought a Powerball lottery ticket. The next day, he saw his numbers listed as the winner on the Powerball site — but was told this was a mistake. He’s now suing. Denied It was a dream turned nightmare. When Cheeks went into the Office of Lottery and Gaming in Washington DC…