Does anyone he encounters dare to dispute his delusions?
Internal Revenue Service
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The Case for Keeping ICE and CBP Defunded
Democrats should not provide one thin dime to MAGA storm troopers.
Posted inTAP
Trump Demands $10 Billion in Taxpayers’ Money
The president is suing his own administration for a private payday. Which of his appointees will oppose this outrageous cash grab?
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The Oligarchy’s Best Friend
With all of Trump’s alarming moves toward authoritarianism, it’s easy to overlook that he is also an ordinary plutocrat.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Is the Press Next?
Sooner or later, dictators shut down the free press. In America, that might not be so easy, but it pays to be prepared.
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The Lone Grownup in Trump’s Room
Today on TAP: The Treasury secretary has saved Trump from more than one disastrous impulse. But Trump resents minders. Are Scott Bessent’s own days numbered?
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The Prospect Weekly Roundup: The Corporate Right to Rip You Off
On our live show, David and contributor Dan Boguslaw discuss the closure of the IRS Direct File system and the attempted closure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Intuit, Owner of TurboTax, Wins Battle Against America’s Taxpayers
The successful IRS free tax filing program is being wound down, thanks in large part to Intuit’s copious spending in Washington.
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The Best Tax System on Earth
Tax day could be so much easier, if we simply cared to invest properly in the IRS.