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First direct flight from US to Greenland since 2008 lands on Trump's birthday
The United Airlines-operated Boeing 737 Max 8 departed from Newark International Airport in New Jersey at 11:31 a.m. EDT ...
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Civic tech leaders worry DOGE is ‘tarnishing’ its tools to improve government
USDS, the White House team DOGE took over in January, was a flagship civic tech organization. Six months later, civic tech is ...
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USDA Expediting $10 Billion in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Administered ...
Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish
Former congressman Billy Long of Missouri has been confirmed to lead the Internal Revenue Service, an agency he once sought to abolish.
GOP Budget Bill Could Kill IRS Direct File Free Tax Prep Program
Direct File, the IRS’ free alternative to commercial tax-preparation services, is facing potential elimination as Congress ...
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Direct File is 'beloved by its users,' internal IRS report says
The IRS is reportedly ending the Direct File, but a report obtained via the Freedom of Information Act says that 94% of users rated their experience as “excellent” or “above average.” ...