The IRS is about to get a new acting leader. Doug O’Donnell, who has been with the IRS for nearly 40 years, is expected to announce his retirement. This move comes after a tumultuous period for the IRS, marked by significant changes and controversies. The IRS has been under fire from multip
Horses around the world can be infected by many types of parasites. One of these parasites is a type of worm called a strongyle. There are 64 different types of these worms that can infect horses. These worms live in the horse's gut and can cause problems. Some of these worms are very common, but ot
A recent town hall meeting in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, turned chaotic when a woman was forcibly removed for speaking out. Teresa Borrenpohl, a resident of Post Falls, found herself at the center of the storm. The event, organized by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, was supposed to be a
A federal judge recently declined to temporarily reinstate the Associated Press' (AP) full access to the White House. This decision came after the White House banned AP from attending certain events due to a naming dispute over the Gulf of Mexico. The judge, Trevor McFadden, did not find enough evid
Jesus Guerrero, a talented hairstylist known for his work with celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 34. His sister, Gris Guerrero, shared the sad news on a GoFundMe page, describing him as a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. The family is no
The IRS is about to say goodbye to 6, 700 employees. This isn't a voluntary goodbye. It's a big, sudden move. The IRS sent out notices to employees in their probationary period. This includes recent graduates, veterans, and specialized auditors. They need to show up at the office tomorrow with all t
In a surprising turn of events, Trump Media and Technology Group, the company behind Trump's social media platform Truth Social, has teamed up with Rumble, a conservative-leaning social media company, to sue a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice. The lawsuit targets Alexandre de Moraes, who is consideri
Imagine this: a group called DOGE, created to boost government efficiency, is pushing to access IRS data systems during tax season. This isn't just any data; we're talking about highly sensitive personal and financial information of over 100 million people and businesses. These systems are complex a
DOGE, led by Elon Musk, has been making waves in government circles. This time, it's all about an IRS employee with ties to DOGE getting access to a system full of sensitive taxpayer info. This system, called the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), lets IRS employees peek into taxpayer accounts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created in 2011 to make sure that financial products and services were fair and clear for all Americans. It handled nearly 100, 000 complaints each month in 2024 from service members, veterans, and their families. These complaints included issues l
