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Nearly Half of IRS Workers Furloughed as Shutdown Drags On
Episode 2002
The IRS says 46% of its workforce will be furloughed as the government shutdown stretches into its second week. The move marks a sharp reversal from …
1 year ago
No, Undocumented Immigrants Don’t Get Federal Health Benefits
During the current government shutdown, Republican leaders claim Democrats want to extend federal health care benefits to undocumented immigrants. Bu…
1 year ago
No, Undocumented Immigrants Don’t Get Federal Health Benefits
Episode 2001
During the current government shutdown, Republican leaders claim Democrats want to extend federal health care benefits to undocumented immigrants. Bu…
1 year ago
Ceasefire Reached in Gaza, but Questions Remain
After two years of conflict and tens of thousands of deaths, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire — the most significant breakth…
1 year ago
Ceasefire Reached in Gaza, but Questions Remain
Episode 2000
After two years of conflict and tens of thousands of deaths, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire — the most significant breakth…
1 year ago
Justin Pearson Launches Congressional Run
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, one of the “Tennessee Three” lawmakers expelled after a gun control protest, has announced a bid for …
1 year ago
Justin Pearson Launches Congressional Run
Episode 1999
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, one of the “Tennessee Three” lawmakers expelled after a gun control protest, has announced a bid for …
1 year ago
Trump Administration Removes Black Leaders, Raising Fears of Federal Resegregation
The Trump administration has dismissed several high-ranking Black officials, raising fears of racial exclusion and the erosion of diversity across th…
1 year ago
Trump Administration Removes Black Leaders, Raising Fears of Federal Resegregation
Episode 1998
The Trump administration has dismissed several high-ranking Black officials, raising fears of racial exclusion and the erosion of diversity across th…
1 year ago
Deficit Down, But U.S. Spending Keeps Rising
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $1.8 trillion for fiscal year 2025 — a 4% drop from the previous year but still one of the largest peacetime deficits…
1 year ago