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Matt Rosendale Abruptly Concludes Montana Senate Campaign

TL/DR - Matt Rosendale, the right-wing candidate vying for Montana's contested Senate seat, has withdrawn from the Republican primary race. His withdrawal came less than a week after his entry and the endorsement of his primary opponent, Tim Sheehy, by former President Donald Trump. This event sets Sheehy, a businessman and retired Navy SEAL, as…

Jon Stewart Targets Biden, Trump, Lake in ‘The Daily Show’ Debut

TL/DR - Jon Stewart returned to host “The Daily Show” for the first time since 2015, and did not hesitate to mock both Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Stewart, who will only host Monday shows through the election, also criticized Biden’s TikTok posts and expressed concern about both candidates’ age and mental acuity. The comedian's approach to humor,…

Amid Budget Cut Threats, I.R.S. Commissioner Strives to Demonstrate Progress

TL/DR - Daniel Werfel, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) commissioner, has overseen significant improvements within the IRS, including clearing a backlog of tax filings, decreasing wait times, and creating a system for free federal returns for eligible taxpayers. However, Republicans have criticized Werfel and the IRS, accusing the agency of…