The Trump administration’s IRS workforce reduction plan has led to nearly one-third of tax auditors leaving, with a report indicating that 31% of auditors departed by March 2025, potentially jeopardizing tax revenue collection from wealthy individuals and corporations. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to cut federal employees, including 40% of the IRS workforce, but this may result in significant long-term revenue loss, estimated at $323 billion over the next decade, due to decreased compliance and audits. Critics argue that DOGE’s cost-saving measures may ultimately diminish tax collection effectiveness and have hidden costs related to lost productivity and legal challenges.
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Senator and wife say they were shot 17 times before political killing spree continued
The Minnesota state senator John Hoffman and his wife were shot 17 times during an assassination attempt by Vance Luther Boelter, who later killed former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. The Hoffmans survived due to their daughter's quick actions, while Boelter faces multiple charges, including murder, after a violent spree targeting lawmakers. Need More Context? 🔎
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