IRS employee among those fired by Trump during tax season speaks out

President Trump is eliminating more than 6,700 at the Internal Revenue Service at the height of tax season. Nancy Cordes looks at the impact of the cuts on the workers and Americans who depend on them.

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I.R.S. Fires 6,700 Employees Amid Tax Filing Season

The layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service came alongside additional firings at the Transportation Security Administration and the C.I.A.
The New York Times - 2d
Thousands of IRS employees expected to be fired by Trump administration this week

One month into Trump's new administration, the president is continuing with his efforts to reshape the federal government. More than 6,000 IRS employees are expected to be fired by the end of the ...
CBS News - 3d
6,000 IRS Employees Fired in Latest Round of Trump Cuts

Labor unions have sued to try to stop the mass firings, but this ruling has allowed them.
Inc. - 2d
What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?

DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.
NBC News - 3d
The IRS is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?

With the IRS laying off thousands of employees Thursday, many Americans may be wondering if their tax returns – or their refunds – will be affected.
The Hill - 1d
Fired IRS employees slam layoffs as agency makes cuts nationwide

As the IRS fired thousands of workers across the country on Thursday, many laid-off employees walked out of the headquarters in Washington, D.C., for the last time.
ABC News - 2d
IRS employee says getting fired over performance was an insult

Thousands of Internal Revenue Service employees are out of a job as the Trump administration cuts the size of its workforce. CBS News reporter Kati Weis spoke with one of those employees.
CBS News - 2d
Fired Army veteran speaks out about federal layoffs

Army Veteran Nelson Feliz, Sr., who spent more than a decade working for the Department of Veterans Affairs, is speaking out about his experience as one of the many federal workers who was let go ...
NBC News - 3d
Here's how IRS layoffs could impact your tax filing and refund this season

Thousands of IRS employees are expected to lose their jobs as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continues cuts to federal spending.
CNBC - 2d
Trump’s IRS layoffs have some Americans asking: ‘Why bother’ filing taxes this year?

Accountants say some clients are wondering if they should blow off their taxes amid IRS cutbacks.
MarketWatch - 1d
Former FAA worker speaks out after firing, says he is "deeply concerned" for public safety

The Trump administration cut about 400 probationary FAA workers last weekend. Charles Spitzer-Stadtlander, former FAA national defense program worker, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his firing ...
CBS News - 3d
Trump Appointees Fire 2,000 U.S.A.I.D. Employees and Put Others Worldwide on Leave

The announcement, by email, came two days after a judge said the Trump administration could proceed with plans that amount to dismantling the aid agency.
The New York Times - 3h
Velis speaks out about importance of Israel trip

Yahoo News - 2d
From weather apps to taxes: the trickle-down effects of Trump’s federal worker firings

Gutting of workforce will have far-reaching consequences as advocates warn of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with safety. You wake up to dark clouds outside, so you check the weather on your phone: a ...
The Guardian - 3d
IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes

The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash the federal government, sources say.
ABC News - 3d
What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?

The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.
Inc. - 2d
Will the expected IRS cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?

Tax accountants urge Americans to file early this year to avoid delays in getting your 2025 tax refund.
CBS News - 2d
What to look out for in MLS this season

BBC Sport looks at some of the main talking points as the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign kicks off this weekend.
BBC News - 1d
Watch: Trump speaks on Ukraine to coalition of governors

President Trump gave remarks Friday morning from the White House to the National Governors Association, as scrutiny mounts over his Ukraine rhetoric. His comments follow an address before the ...
The Hill - 2d
Don't wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here's why

Nearly one-third of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes. But here's why you shouldn't wait this season, experts say.
CNBC - 2d
Firings at FDA Decimated Teams for AI and Food Safety. Those Hires Are Now Gone.

Teams evaluating high-tech surgical robots and insulin-delivery systems were gutted by Trump layoffs even though industry fees, not taxpayers, financed the employee salaries.
The New York Times - 2d
Request to block mass firing of probationary employees denied by judge

A judge has denied labor unions' request to temporarily block the administration from carrying out mass firing of probationary employees and deferred resignation offers.
ABC News - 2d
Among Us 3D Is A New Game That Brings Together PC And VR Players, Free Demo Out Soon

Innersloth has made a series of Among Us announcements, including a brand-new game: Among Us 3D. A demo for the game, which shifts the perspective to a first-person view, will be available during ...
GameSpot - 3d
Creative industries are among the UK’s crown jewels – and AI is out to steal them | John Naughton

The tech firms’ efforts to change copyright laws and gain free access to intellectual property is patently wrong. There are decades when nothing happens (as Lenin is – wrongly – supposed to have ...
The Guardian - 1d
‘Euphoria’ star Hunter Schafer speaks out about changes to passport gender identifiers

Actor Hunter Schafer is speaking out after she says she had to get a passport that had the gender she was assigned at birth instead of the one she identifies with. It comes weeks after President ...
NBC News - 2h
Michigan agrees to multiyear contract extension with coach Dusty May during successful debut season

Michigan has agreed to a multiyear contract extension for Dusty May, who this season became the first basketball coach in school history to win his first 13 home games
ABC News - 2d
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass on Friday ousted Fire Chief Kristin Crowley amid tensions between the two over the way this year's deadly fires were handled.
NBC News - 2d
Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech

President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companies
Financial Times - 2d
President Trump should combine extending tax cuts with fixing Social Security

It would be good fiscal policy and probably good politics
MarketWatch - 4h
Musk sends warning to federal employees over new Trump policy

Elon Musk, special advisor to President Trump, warned federal employees on Saturday of a new policy requiring them to detail their work efforts via email in order to keep their jobs. “Consistent ...
The Hill - 1d
Homes evacuated after huge lorry fire breaks out

Firefighters are tackling a blaze involving several lorries in Wythenshawe, Manchester.
BBC News - 15h
No matter how distasteful we find Trump and Vance over Europe, they speak a blunt truth | Simon Jenkins

The US has chosen the worst possible moment and the worst possible way to say it, but it is right to call for a realignment. It’s tough being rightwing these days. You have to find something nice ...
The Guardian - 2d
Live updates: Donalds, Lake, Grenell among Trump allies highlighting CPAC's second day

National security adviser Mike Waltz, special presidential envoy Richard Grenell and former Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake were among the high-profile Republicans speaking at the Conservative ...
The Hill - 2d
'Trump hasn't got any plan': Russians speak to BBC after three years of war

A BBC team asking Russians about their invasion of Ukraine draws police and state TV attention.
BBC News - 2d
Trump Urged to Halt Firings at the FAA

After a string of deadly plane crashes, lawmakers and union members are urging the president to protect the transportation department from further personnel cuts.
The New York Times - 4d
MLB, ESPN opting out of deal after 2025 season; league cites 'minimal coverage'

"Sunday Night Baseball" won't be on ESPN after this year.
Yahoo Sports - 3d
Canada beats Team USA in 4 Nations Face-Off championship thriller; Victor Wembanyama out for season

Connor McDavid and Jordan Binnington were the heroes in overtime for the Canadians
CBS Sports - 2d
No. 10 St. John's blows out UConn 89-75 for regular-season sweep

Kadary Richmond and Zuby Ejiofor scored 18 points apiece as No. 10 St. John’s routed UConn 89-75 on Sunday to complete its first regular-season sweep of the Huskies in 25 years.
Yahoo Sports - 7h
Trump’s Plan to Kill Social Security Benefit Tax Could Accelerate Its Insolvency

Social security is already in danger. President Trump’s plan to get rid of income taxes on the benefit won’t save it. In fact, it’ll probably do the opposite.
Inc. - 3d