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TL/DR - Louisiana political consultant, Steven Kramer, has been indicted over a fraudulent robocall impersonating Joe Biden with the intention of dissuading people from voting for him in New Hampshire's Democratic primary election. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a $6 million fine over the robocalls, which used an…

TL/DR - The U.S. government has made changes to rules concerning electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, potentially making more EVs eligible for credits up to $7,500. The Treasury Department has finalized regulations for these credits under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which give automakers more time to comply with provisions regarding where…

TL/DR - The US government requires states to recover money from the assets of deceased Medicaid patients who relied on the taxpayer-funded health insurance. However, a Democratic lawmaker recently proposed disbanding this program, arguing that it collects only around 1% of the more than $150 billion Medicaid spends annually on long-term care. The…

TL/DR - President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the Michigan primaries, solidifying the probable rematch between the two. Biden beat Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, but Democrats are observing the results of the “uncommitted” vote as Michigan has become a hotspot for dissatisfied Biden supporters. Trump, who beat his last major…