Senator Joni Ernst has introduced the ‘Audit The IRS Act’ following reports of internal tax delinquencies and misconduct within the IRS. It has been reported that nearly 6,000 IRS employees owe a total of $50 million in back taxes from 2021 to 2023. Despite having the authority to terminate these employees, only 20 have been dismissed, and 282 have been rehired despite charges of misconduct. This development is part of broader discussions about the IRS’s role and accountability. Elon Musk’s call for an IRS audit has added momentum to this initiative, with both support and criticism emerging from various political and public figures.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has terminated 1,000 employees, a decision that has generated debate over the agency’s future direction. This action is part of a broader trend of federal workforce downsizing under the current administration. Critics, including environmental groups, argue that this could undermine environmental protection efforts, while supporters claim it is necessary to streamline operations.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered the Department of Justice to freeze funding for sanctuary cities, targeting officials who reportedly obstruct Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. This directive aligns with the administration’s efforts to enforce immigration laws more stringently. While some view this as a necessary enforcement of federal law, others, including civil rights groups, argue it infringes on local governance and immigrant rights.
Allegations have surfaced regarding Politico’s federal funding ties, with claims that the media outlet has received $34.3 million from various government agencies. This has raised questions about media independence and potential conflicts of interest. Politico has defended its editorial independence, emphasizing that such funding is common for specific projects and does not influence their reporting.
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is offering buyouts to its workforce as part of an initiative to downsize the federal workforce and refocus agency priorities. This move, led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, includes a hiring freeze and a reevaluation of job offers to align with national security goals. Concerns have been raised about the potential loss of experienced personnel and the impact on national security. Meanwhile, the Senate intelligence panel has advanced Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as the next Director of National Intelligence, signaling potential changes in the intelligence community.
A whistleblower has alleged that USAID and the CIA orchestrated efforts to impeach President Trump in 2019. The claims suggest that a CIA analyst from the Obama administration played a key role in the impeachment process, using secondhand information and government-backed media operations to support the case against Trump. This has reignited discussions about the role of intelligence agencies in domestic politics. The CIA has denied these allegations, emphasizing their focus on intelligence gathering rather than political operations.
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been granted “read-only” access to Medicare and Medicaid systems as part of a fraud probe. This access is part of an effort to identify inefficiencies and potential fraud within government programs, aligning with the administration’s commitment to accountability. While some praise the initiative for potential cost savings, others express concerns about privacy and the appropriateness of private sector involvement in government systems.
Controversy has arisen over CBS’s 60 Minutes editing of Kamala Harris’s comments on NATO and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with the edited version highlighting her strong stance against Russian aggression, while the unedited footage showed more nuanced views on NATO expansion and U.S. foreign policy. CBS defends its editing as standard for clarity, but critics argue it may mislead public perception. Additionally, unedited footage revealed key responses on border issues, funding policies, and Harris’s motivations for seeking the presidency, prompting further scrutiny of media practices and the impact of selective editing on public understanding of political figures.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has accused the GOP of engaging in “stochastic terrorism,” citing safety concerns that necessitate the use of armored vehicles. Her comments follow the removal of Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, a decision criticized by Democrats as racially and politically motivated. Republicans defend the removal as a matter of committee integrity, while Democrats argue it undermines diversity and is politically driven.
Sources
Senator Ernst Proposes ‘Audit The IRS Act’ Amid Revelations of Internal Tax Delinquencies and Misconduct
From 2021-2023 almost 6,000 IRS workers owe a total of $50 million in back taxes (but they’re coming after you)
EPA Axes 1,000 Employees: Mass Termination Sparks Controversy
1,000 EPA employees were just notified they are hereby being terminated.
AG Pam Bondi Orders DOJ to Freeze Sanctuary City Funding, Targets Officials Blocking ICE
AG Pam Bondi just ordered the Justice Department to freeze all funding for sanctuary cities
Allegations Surface: Politico’s Federal Funding Ties Under Scrutiny
The Politico scandal is worse than you think.
Source | Submitted by bcoop
CIA Offers Buyouts Amidst Trump’s Push to Downsize Federal Workforce and Revamp Agency Focus
Mass Exodus on the Horizon: CIA Offers Buyouts to ITS ENTIRE WORKFORCE with Generous Eight-Months Pay & Benefits Package as Trump Moves to Downsize Federal Bureaucracy
Source | Submitted by pnwdefector
AOC Accuses GOP of ‘Stochastic Terrorism,’ Cites Need for Armored Vehicles Amid Safety Concerns
It’s uncomfortable serving w/ people who engage in what many experts deem stochastic terrorism … I’ve consistently had to ride in 20,000-lb armored vehicles, engaging in some of the most gruesome threats that you can imagine that were incited by Republican members.
Source | Submitted by Robert Duggan
Musk’s DOGE Granted ‘Read-Only’ Access to Medicare and Medicaid Systems in Fraud Probe
“CMS has two senior Agency veterans – one focused on policy and one focused on operations – who are leading the collaboration with DOGE, including ensuring appropriate access to CMS systems and technology,” the agency said in a statement.
Source | Submitted by Chris Martenson
CIA and USAID Allegedly Orchestrated Trump’s 2019 Impeachment: A Whistleblower’s Tale
It was all based on hearsay. The person had not actually been in the room with Trump.
60 Minutes Edits Kamala Harris’s NATO Response, Sparks Debate Over Media Framing
60 Minutes edited out one of Kamala Harris’s rambles on the Russia/Ukraine war, clipped in a strong statement instead about Putin ‘sitting in Kyiv right now.’
Jesse Watters Unveils Unedited Kamala Harris Interview, Claims CBS Deceptively Edited Key Responses
Wow… we finally got our hands on the raw @CBSNews interview with @KamalaHarris that was deceptively edited.
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: Senator Joni Ernst’s X post, IRS Official X Account, The Guardian, Reuters, The Hill, ACLU on X, Fox News, The Washington Post, The Intercept, Politico, Foreign Policy, The Atlantic, RT (Russia Today), Daily Kos, CBS News, Ben Shapiro on X, and Kamala Harris on X.
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