Free Direct File tax tool faces political threat nationwide
The piece argues eliminating the IRS Direct File program would keep tax prep firms profitable, contradicts calls to shrink the agency, and notes bipartisan concerns over complex tax rules. It cites Intuit, ProPublica findings, and a $37 trillion national debt while criticizing policy shifts that would raise overall costs and time spent filing taxes.
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Illinois
Donald Trump
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Business Insider
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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CFPB
Department of Justice
California
Intuit Inc
Intuit
Google
ProPublica
Congressional Budget Office
The
Chicago Tribune
Downtown Revitalization Stalls As Homelessness Rises
LZ Granderson argues policy shifts since 1981 hurt downtowns by increasing poverty and homelessness. He cites 1980s budget cuts, high unemployment, and the 1987 homelessness response, noting downtown vacancies and real estate losses. California Assemblymember Matt Haney proposes 13 initiatives focused on homelessness as a prerequisite to urban revival.
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New York
Detroit
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Demic
Haney
Assembly
Supreme Court
California
West
Gavin Newsom
Independent Duggan Campaign Aims To Tilt Michigan Ballot
Detroit mayor Mike Duggan champions an independent bid for Michigan governor, arguing to sway 2026 races by capturing 20 percent from both left and right. He plans a bipartisan endorsement event and argues voters seek a third option amid partisan rancor. Discovery includes outreach across Michigan and backing from business leaders. Nolan Finley writes for The Detroit News.
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Mackinac Mise
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Detroit
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John James
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Lexington
Kalamazoo
Saginaw
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Frankenmuth
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