Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports

Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.

Elon Musk draws criticism over efforts to cut government spending
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk has become a standout figure in President Trump's second administration, but he's coming under intense criticism for his efforts to cut government spending with DOGE.

Democratic Illinois members of Congress blast Trump budget cuts
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Democratic Illinois members of Congress gathered Monday to criticize Trump administration budget cuts to federal agencies and program.

President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR Daytona 500: Here's when the president arrives

It's official: President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR's Daytona 500 on Sunday in Florida. It will be the second time Trump, as president, has attended "The Great American Race."

How cuts to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau affect you
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In an effort to reduce government spending, President Trump is looking to cut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a government agency that aims to protect consumers and investigate complaints.

IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.

Poll: Increasing number of Democrats say party should become more moderate

A new Gallup poll shows an increasing number of Democrats want their party to become more moderate, while most Republicans favor keeping their party as it is.

Paris on Politics: Madigan's conviction
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FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on Madigan's conviction and what it means for corruption in Illinois.

Mike Madigan jury foreman calls case 'government overreach'

The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved “government overreach” and that the evidence wasn’t as solid as it seemed.

Zelenskyy: Trump holds the key to ending war with Russia
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes President Trump is the key to ending his country's war with Russia. He met with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich today.

President Trump moves to halt funding for schools with COVID mandates
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President Trump is expected to sign at least one new executive order Friday evening that would bar schools and universities who still have coronavirus vaccine mandates from receiving federal funds.

Mexican president threatens to sue Google over Gulf of America name change
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday her government was deciding whether to initiate a lawsuit against Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on Google Maps.