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SNAP, Trump and Democrat

Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration’s effort to obtain personal information of SNAP recipients
Twenty states are suing the Trump administration, alleging that the Department of Agriculture is improperly attempting to gather sensitive personal information from of low-income families across the country who use food stamps.
'Dangerous and illegal': Democrat AGs sue Trump over effort to use SNAP to locate migrants
The Trump administration's demand that states turn over personal SNAP recipient data prompted a lawsuit from Democrat, who say it's a front to track down and deport illegal immigrants.
California, other states sue over USDA demand for SNAP recipients' data
In announcing the states' lawsuit Monday, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said the "unprecedented" demand "violates all kinds of state and federal privacy laws" and "further breaks the trust between the federal government and the people it serves.
NY suing Trump admin over request for SNAP recipients’ personal data: AG
New York and other states are suing the Trump administration over requests for personal information of SNAP recipients, Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday. Some 2.9 million New Yorkers are enrolled in SNAP,
Michigan AG Nessel sues over Trump administration's pursuit of food stamp recipient data
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is joining an effort to challenge an effort to collect data on food assistance recipients.
Michigan, 19 other states sue over Trump administration’s demand for SNAP personal data
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and other state attorney generals announced the multi-state lawsuit on Monday, July 28.

Trump, Tax Law

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Trump wants to reverse the staffing cuts he's overseen for IRS customer service. House Republicans disagree.
The Trump administration is warning of dire consequences if it cannot reverse the tax agency's recent staffing exodus.
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Trump Wants You Out of the IRS, But You'll Have to Wait Until May - MSN
The IRS headcount as of Nov. 2024 amounted to 100,791 full-time employees, with over half of the workforce belonging to IT and taxpayer services, the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) reported.
Trump celebrates IRS allowing churches to endorse political candidates
President Donald Trump praised the IRS decision permitting churches to endorse political candidates, saying it allows them to "speak up." “I love the fact that churches could endorse a political ...
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‘Bounce-back emails and no-replies’: IRS and Social Security workforce reductions are hurting constituent service, House Democrats argue
IRS has shrunk by 25%, mostly through voluntary separation incentives, while the Social Security Administration plans to shed ...
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Trump IRS Shakeup and New Commissioner Billy Long: What's Next?
Trump IRS commissioner: Bottom line. As Billy Long takes over at the IRS, the agency faces questions about its future direction, morale, and ability to serve taxpayers effectively.
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IRS has lost one-quarter of its IT staff since Trump took office
The 2026 tax year ought to be fun A quarter of the Internal Revenue Service's IT staff has departed since President Trump's ...
IRS considers eliminating ability to file your taxes in language other than English
IRS considers eliminating ability to file your taxes in language other than English - Attorney General Pam Bondi issued ...
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The 'Zombie' Tax Agency: How IRS Staffing Cuts Benefit Millionaires
The IRS is losing a third of its workforce while abandoning complex tax cases worth millions in revenue. This staffing crisis creates a system where wage earners face automatic verification while ...
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Trump's Proposal to Eliminate Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales: A Game Changer?
On July 22, 2025, former President Donald Trump proposed eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales, sparking debate over ...
Ground Game: AI scammers deepfake Trump officials, golf diplomacy, Vance sells tax bill
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