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Internal Revenue Service

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Episode Mentions

Bloomberg Law

Bloomberg Law · Jul 16, 2026

Todd Blanche Faces Skeptical Senators

Blanche represented Trump in settling a lawsuit against the IRS, raising conflict of interest concerns

Attorney General confirmation hearingJustice Department independence and executive powerAnti-weaponization fund and settlement agreements
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The Drey Dossier

The Drey Dossier · Jul 15, 2026

the true cost of Trump Accounts

Federal agency that opened tax records to immigration enforcement, enabling cross-agency data connections through Social Security numbers

Trump Accounts investment program structure and implementationBiometric data collection and facial recognition technology in government servicesSocial Security number transformation into unified identity key
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Up First from NPR

Up First from NPR · Jun 1, 2026

Israel Pushes Deeper Into Lebanon, Immigration Bill Stalled, Anti-Weaponization Fund

Defendant in Trump's lawsuit over 2019 tax return leak; part of settlement creating the anti-weaponization fund

Israel-Lebanon Military OperationsIran-US Military TensionsTrump Anti-Weaponization Fund
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · May 24, 2026

50 Shades of Legal Gray

Settlement agreement bars IRS from investigating Trump and family; Treasury lawyers opposed settlement

Presidential Corruption and Self-EnrichmentJudgment Fund Legal Authority and MisuseCongressional Power of the Purse vs Executive Overreach
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NPR News Now

NPR News Now · Apr 15, 2026

NPR News: 04-15-2026 11AM EDT

Enforces postmark deadline requirements for tax returns, may apply penalties for late postmarks

Iran-US Peace NegotiationsFederal Reserve Leadership TransitionGlobal Recession Forecasting
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Morning Brew Daily

Morning Brew Daily · Apr 15, 2026

Taxpayers Skirt a Gutted IRS & United Eyes an American Airlines Takeover

Lost 27% of workforce and 75% of senior leadership; enforcement audits of $10M+ earners projected to drop 39%

IRS Workforce Reduction and Tax EnforcementFederal Tax Revenue Projections and Budget ImpactTax Compliance Gap and Wage Earner vs. Business Owner Disparities
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Apr 11, 2026

Episode 5290: What The War In Iran Means Globally; Taiwan's Opposition Leaders Meet With China

IRS no-match letters discussed as mechanism for worksite enforcement and deportation coordination

Mass Deportation Policy and ImplementationH-1B and OPT Visa Program ReformBirthright Citizenship Constitutional Challenge
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kill switch

kill switch · Apr 8, 2026

why the IRS killed a free, easy way to file your taxes

Built and launched Direct File pilot program; shut down after DOGE budget cuts and political pressure from Trump administration

Free Tax Filing ServicesGovernment Technology DevelopmentTax Preparation Industry Lobbying
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Morning Wire

Morning Wire · Feb 25, 2026

Evening Wire: Senate Grills MAHA Pick & Anti-ICE Arson Attack? | 2.25.26

Federal appeals court upheld IRS authority to share taxpayer address data with ICE for immigration enforcement purposes.

Vaccine Policy and Parental RightsSurgeon General Confirmation HearingsAI Safety and Military Oversight
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The AI Policy Podcast

The AI Policy Podcast · Feb 5, 2026

Jennifer Pahlka on Reforming Government for the AI Era

Example of agency with outdated systems (assembly code IMF) and fax machine regulatory requirements

Government Digital Service ReformCivil Service and Federal Hiring ReformAI Policy and Governance
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NPR News Now

NPR News Now · Jan 29, 2026

NPR News: 01-29-2026 5PM EST

Expects 164 million tax returns to be filed by April 15 deadline

Federal assault chargesCongressional securityWinter storm response
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Autocracy in America

Autocracy in America · Jan 23, 2026

Reality Reshaped

Federal research funding cutsUniversity autonomy and academic freedomCancer research funding termination
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