Direct File's Future Uncertain Amidst Republican Opposition
The IRS's Direct File free tax filing program, which processed 140,000 returns in its 2024 pilot across 25 states saving taxpayers an estimated \$5.6 million, faces an uncertain future due to Republican opposition under the incoming GOP administration.
Direct File's Future Uncertain Amidst Republican Opposition
The IRS's Direct File free tax filing program, which processed 140,000 returns in its 2024 pilot across 25 states saving taxpayers an estimated \$5.6 million, faces an uncertain future due to Republican opposition under the incoming GOP administration.
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48% Bias Score
Nine US States Cut Income Taxes in 2025
Nine US states—Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, and West Virginia—will reduce individual income tax rates starting January 1, 2025, impacting millions of taxpayers, with variations in savings based on income and state.
Nine US States Cut Income Taxes in 2025
Nine US states—Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, and West Virginia—will reduce individual income tax rates starting January 1, 2025, impacting millions of taxpayers, with variations in savings based on income and state.
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44% Bias Score
Democrat Moskowitz Contender to Lead FEMA Under Trump
Florida Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz is a top contender to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under President-elect Trump, bringing his experience as Florida's emergency management director and bipartisan approach to the role.
Democrat Moskowitz Contender to Lead FEMA Under Trump
Florida Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz is a top contender to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under President-elect Trump, bringing his experience as Florida's emergency management director and bipartisan approach to the role.
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36% Bias Score
Oregon's First Black Congresswoman Elected
Democrat Janelle Bynum wins Oregon's 5th congressional district, making history as the state's first Black member of Congress.
Oregon's First Black Congresswoman Elected
Democrat Janelle Bynum wins Oregon's 5th congressional district, making history as the state's first Black member of Congress.
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0% Bias Score
Gallego Wins Arizona Senate Race
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego wins Arizona Senate race, becoming the state's first Latino senator.
Gallego Wins Arizona Senate Race
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego wins Arizona Senate race, becoming the state's first Latino senator.
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Trump's 2024 Victory and its Aftermath
Trump wins the 2024 US presidential election in a landslide victory, Republicans take control of Congress, and the Democrats face post-election challenges.
Trump's 2024 Victory and its Aftermath
Trump wins the 2024 US presidential election in a landslide victory, Republicans take control of Congress, and the Democrats face post-election challenges.
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NC Supreme Court Blocks Certification of Close Election
The North Carolina Supreme Court, in a 5-1 partisan vote, blocked the certification of the Democratic candidate's narrow victory in a state Supreme Court election, halting the official result declaration following a Republican challenge to roughly 60,000 votes.
NC Supreme Court Blocks Certification of Close Election
The North Carolina Supreme Court, in a 5-1 partisan vote, blocked the certification of the Democratic candidate's narrow victory in a state Supreme Court election, halting the official result declaration following a Republican challenge to roughly 60,000 votes.
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48% Bias Score
Griffin Challenges 60,000 Ballots in NC Supreme Court Race
Republican Jefferson Griffin is challenging over 60,000 ballots in his close North Carolina Supreme Court race against Democrat Allison Riggs, directly petitioning the state Supreme Court to prevent certification before a county-level appeal, citing issues with voter registration and identification.
Griffin Challenges 60,000 Ballots in NC Supreme Court Race
Republican Jefferson Griffin is challenging over 60,000 ballots in his close North Carolina Supreme Court race against Democrat Allison Riggs, directly petitioning the state Supreme Court to prevent certification before a county-level appeal, citing issues with voter registration and identification.
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40% Bias Score
NC Elections Board Upholds Democratic Wins Amid GOP Ballot Challenges
The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed Republican protests challenging over 60,000 ballots in the recent election, upholding Democratic victories in a state Supreme Court race and key General Assembly races, with expected court appeals to follow.
NC Elections Board Upholds Democratic Wins Amid GOP Ballot Challenges
The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed Republican protests challenging over 60,000 ballots in the recent election, upholding Democratic victories in a state Supreme Court race and key General Assembly races, with expected court appeals to follow.
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44% Bias Score
Gallego Wins Arizona Senate Race
Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona Senate race, becoming the state's first Latino senator, defeating Republican Kari Lake.
Gallego Wins Arizona Senate Race
Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona Senate race, becoming the state's first Latino senator, defeating Republican Kari Lake.
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Trump Wins Arizona in Presidential Election
Donald Trump wins Arizona, securing all seven swing states in the presidential election.
Trump Wins Arizona in Presidential Election
Donald Trump wins Arizona, securing all seven swing states in the presidential election.
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McClain Delaney Wins Maryland's 6th Congressional District
A close US House race in Maryland's 6th District saw Democrat April McClain Delaney defeat Republican Neil Parrott, focusing on reproductive rights and the economy.
McClain Delaney Wins Maryland's 6th Congressional District
A close US House race in Maryland's 6th District saw Democrat April McClain Delaney defeat Republican Neil Parrott, focusing on reproductive rights and the economy.
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