Politics Mar 13 IRS removes its chief counsel after clashing with DOGE over sharing tax info, AP reports Sources say Paul was demoted from his position because he clashed with the Department of Government Efficiency's alleged push to share tax information with multiple agencies.
Politics Mar 08 Unions file motion to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans A group of labor unions asked a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans.
Politics Mar 04 IRS drafting plans to slash as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce leaving agency ‘dysfunctional,’ AP sources say A reduction in force of tens of thousands of people would render the IRS "dysfunctional," said John Koskinen, a former IRS Commissioner.
Politics Feb 18 Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information, AP reports King's exit from the administration is one of several departures of high-ranking officials concerned about DOGE staffers' potential unlawful access to private taxpayer information.
Politics Feb 17 DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS, AP reports If successful, Musk and his group would have access to millions of tightly controlled files that include taxpayer information, bank records and other sensitive records.
Politics Feb 14 Treasury watchdog launches audit of DOGE access to federal government’s payment system Democratic senators raised red flags about the access provided to Trump aide Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency team.
Politics Feb 07 Trump administration ends Biden-era task force aimed at seizing Russian oligarchs’ assets The move to disband Task Force KleptoCapture is one of several moves undertaken by the Justice Department under the new leadership of Attorney General Pam Bondi that presage a different approach toward Russia and national security issues.
Politics Feb 02 Elon Musk’s task force has gained access to sensitive Treasury payment systems, sources say The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems, according to two people familiar with the situation.
Politics Jan 27 Senate confirms Scott Bessent as treasury secretary Bessent will now have the delicate balancing act of cutting taxes and curbing deficits while putting forward a plan on tariffs that doesn't jeopardize growth.
Politics Jan 16 WATCH: Scott Bessent testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for treasury secretary U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent on Thursday faced sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have called to be cut.