🎧 LEVER TIME: Why Republicans Want To Defund The IRS
On this week’s Lever Time: David unpacks the Republican-led effort to hobble federal tax enforcers, and The Lever’s journalists explore the rise of AI-driven chatbots.
Ending The Social Security Tax Break For The Rich
Joe Manchin just endorsed a Social Security proposal championed by progressives for two decades — will Biden seize the opportunity?
Airline CEO Admits Ticket Scam Permitted By Buttigieg
United Airlines’ CEO said airlines are selling seats for flights they can’t staff — but Buttigieg hasn’t acted on state officials’ demand that he crack down.
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