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
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Parts of Act 10, Restoring Collective Bargaining Rights
A Wisconsin judge declared portions of Act 10, a 2011 law curbing public sector collective bargaining, unconstitutional, potentially restoring bargaining rights to thousands of state employees and reversing negative impacts on pay, benefits, and working conditions; Republicans plan to appeal.
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Parts of Act 10, Restoring Collective Bargaining Rights
A Wisconsin judge declared portions of Act 10, a 2011 law curbing public sector collective bargaining, unconstitutional, potentially restoring bargaining rights to thousands of state employees and reversing negative impacts on pay, benefits, and working conditions; Republicans plan to appeal.
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44% Bias Score
Gaetz's Controversial Nomination
Donald Trump's controversial nomination of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General sparks outrage and concern due to Gaetz's past controversies and ongoing investigations.
Gaetz's Controversial Nomination
Donald Trump's controversial nomination of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General sparks outrage and concern due to Gaetz's past controversies and ongoing investigations.
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0% Bias Score
Thune Elected Senate Leader
John Thune elected new Republican Senate leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell.
Thune Elected Senate Leader
John Thune elected new Republican Senate leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell.
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0% Bias Score
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
Tennessee Senator Arrested for DUI and Hit and Run
Tennessee state Senator Ken Yager, 77, was arrested in Georgia on Tuesday for DUI and hit and run after failing a field sobriety test following an alleged incident on Jekyll Island; he could lose his position as Republican Senate Caucus Chair if indicted.
Tennessee Senator Arrested for DUI and Hit and Run
Tennessee state Senator Ken Yager, 77, was arrested in Georgia on Tuesday for DUI and hit and run after failing a field sobriety test following an alleged incident on Jekyll Island; he could lose his position as Republican Senate Caucus Chair if indicted.
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32% Bias Score
Contested Senate GOP Leadership Race
Three Republican senators compete for the Senate leadership position, each employing different strategies and facing unique challenges.
Contested Senate GOP Leadership Race
Three Republican senators compete for the Senate leadership position, each employing different strategies and facing unique challenges.
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0% Bias Score
Thune Elected Senate Majority Leader
John Thune elected as the new Senate Majority Leader, replacing Mitch McConnell. His campaign focused on working with Donald Trump.
Thune Elected Senate Majority Leader
John Thune elected as the new Senate Majority Leader, replacing Mitch McConnell. His campaign focused on working with Donald Trump.
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0% Bias Score