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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Minnesota lawmaker shootings suspect was “prepper” who gave wife “bailout plan,” affidavit states
Vance Boelter, 57, faces multiple murder charges after fatally shooting Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and her husband, and seriously injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, during separate attacks. Court documents reveal Boelter's troubling mindset, as he had warned his family about potential threats and left evidence linking him to the crime scene, prompting ongoing police investigations. Need More Context? 🔎
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