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Trump's Tax Cuts Reveal Shocking Savings for Most Americans, Study Finds
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Trump's Tax Cuts Reveal Shocking Savings for Most Americans, Study Finds

A new study on the IRS reveals that the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act saved Americans billions of dollars in taxes, with the average household benefiting from a reduction of over $2,000. The tax cuts are estimated to have increased disposable income for low- and middle-income families by up to 4%.

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Katy Perry's 'Space Mission' Falls Flat as Feminist Progress Falters in Real Life
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Katy Perry's 'Space Mission' Falls Flat as Feminist Progress Falters in Real Life

Katy Perry's new music video is sparking controversy as some critics argue it perpetuates unrealistic and unattainable beauty standards for women, undermining feminist ideals of body positivity and self-acceptance. The clip, titled 'Space Odyssey,' features Perry dressed in a spaceship-inspired jumpsuit, with many interpreting the imagery as a symbol of female empowerment, but others see it as objectifying and reductionist.

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IRS Employees Face Uncertainty as Tax Season Heats Up
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IRS Employees Face Uncertainty as Tax Season Heats Up

Internal Revenue Service workers are expecting to learn their layoff fate around Tax Day, coinciding with their busiest time of the year, and Tuesdays tax-filing deadline. This marks a critical week for the agency, which is set to handle its highest volume of tax filings.

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FAA Launches Investigation Into Upstate NY Plane Crash with Six People on Board
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FAA Launches Investigation Into Upstate NY Plane Crash with Six People on Board

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a plane crash in upstate New York that killed six people, which occurred when an aircraft carrying passengers crashed in a muddy field near Copake on Saturday. The Mitsubishi MU-2B was headed to Columbia County Airport in Hudson at the time of the incident.

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Harvard Professors Sue Trump Administration Over $9 Billion in Federal Funding Review
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Harvard Professors Sue Trump Administration Over $9 Billion in Federal Funding Review

Harvard University professors are suing the Trump administration to block a review of nearly $9 billion in federal funds, citing concerns about the impact on academic research and freedom. The lawsuit was filed by the Harvard faculty chapter of the American Association of University Professions, along with the national organization.

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Trump's Record-Breaking Defense Budget Undercuts 'Peace Through Strength' Rhetoric
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Trump's Record-Breaking Defense Budget Undercuts 'Peace Through Strength' Rhetoric

President Donald Trump's proposed $1 trillion defense budget for next year contradicts his earlier claim of running a 'leaner' federal government, sparking questions about consistency in policy promises. The unprecedented defense spending plan has raised concerns among critics who remember Trump's vow to reduce the nation's military footprint.

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ICE Detainees Face Hectic Journey Across Nation After Initial Arrests Near Home
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ICE Detainees Face Hectic Journey Across Nation After Initial Arrests Near Home

Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials are relocating arrested immigrants hundreds of miles from where they were apprehended, sparking concerns over their treatment and detention conditions. The practice has been reported in several cases, including one involving Georgetown University fellow Badar Khan Suri who was arrested outside his home in Virginia before being taken to a remote facility in Texas.

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