politics

TL/DR - The Department of Justice (DOJ) has stated that putting former President Trump on trial close to an election would not technically violate its policy against interfering in elections since he was charged last year. However, CNN's Michael Smerconish questions whether Attorney General Merrick Garland would risk putting a former President on…

TL/DR - The articles discuss the need for equity in maternal healthcare, particularly for Black families. They highlight initiatives aimed at addressing this issue, including Jade Kearney Dube's fundraising of $2M to aid mothers in identifying concerning symptoms during postpartum and SheMatters' launch of 'The Symptom Tracker' after securing…

TL/DR - The IRS commissioner, Daniel Werfel, testified before Congress, receiving criticism from Republicans who argue the agency is failing taxpayers and wasting parts of the $80 billion investment from the Inflation Reduction Act. Democrats, however, praised the agency for its progress, with Werfel arguing that long-term funding for the IRS…

TL/DR - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to collect hundreds of billions of additional tax revenue from the ultra-wealthy, thanks to funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. Tax revenues are expected to rise by as much as $561 billion from 2024 to 2034 due to increased enforcement. If this funding is renewed, the additional revenues…