Brian Naylor
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Politics
With Tax Deadline Looming, IRS Faces Backlog As It Transitions Out Of COVID-19 Crisis
The extended deadline for filing income taxes is less than a month away. For IRS workers who haven't been in their offices for months, there's a lot of catching up to do.
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Politics
Trump Signs Executive Order Barring Most Police Use of Chokeholds
The president is facing political pressure to take action following the national outcry over the killing of George Floyd and others at the hands of police.
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Law & Courts
How Federal Dollars Fund Local Police
An array of federal agencies funnel grants to local law enforcement. But some say that federal involvement undermines community accountability and focuses more on enforcement than minimizing harm.
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Race & Identity
Trump Says Strong Economy Will Bring Racial Justice
The president intimates that George Floyd, killed by police, would be happy with the lower than expected unemployment rate.
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Politics
Former President Obama: 'Let's Not Excuse Violence ... Or Participate In It'
The former president writes in response to protests — some that have turned violent — after the killing of George Floyd.
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Politics
Trump Calls On States To Immediately Reopen Places Of Worship
"These are places that hold our society together," Trump said. "In America, we need more prayer, not less."
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Health
Sen. Rand Paul To Dr. Fauci: 'I Don't Think You're The End-All'
Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, testified about the coronavirus at a Senate committee hearing Tuesday. Watch his exchange with the Kentucky Republican about reopening the country.
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Politics
Supreme Court Puts Temporary Hold On Order To Release Redacted Mueller Materials
The procedural move gives attorneys for House Democrats until May 18 to respond. They say they're owed access to confidential evidence and other materials. No, argues the Trump administration.
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Politics
New Postmaster General Is Top GOP Fundraiser
Louis DeJoy, a successful North Carolina businessman, has donated millions to Republican candidates, including the Trump campaign.
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Health
IRS Tells Thousands To Return To Work, With Their Own Face Masks
Anyone who returns to work has to wear a face covering, the agency says, but it may not have enough for every employee. The House Ways and Means Committee called the move "completely irresponsible."