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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 - A woman opened fire in Joel Osteen's megachurch in Texas, injuring two people and causing attendees to scramble for safety. The suspect was confronted and killed by two off-duty police officers who were present in the church. The motive behind the attack is still unclear and investigations are ongoing. Shooting at Joel Osteen's…

TL/DR - Despite lower utilization of prescription medications, Medicaid spending on prescription drugs has increased significantly, according to a recent report by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). The study, based on data from 2016 to 2022, found that although the number of prescriptions per Medicaid enrollee decreased, net spending on…

TL/DR - A recent survey by PhRMA reveals that having health insurance doesn't always guarantee optimal healthcare outcomes for Americans with concerns about out-of-pocket costs and access to necessary medications being identified as significant barriers. Forty percent of insured adults reported postponing medical treatment due to cost, and 38% of…