Khaleda Rahman
National Correspondent at Newsweek
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newsweek.com | Khaleda Rahman
The Internal Revenue Service is so understaffed as a result of cuts directed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency that taxpayers calling for help processing their taxes this filing season could find it harder to get someone on the phone, experts said. Earlier in April, the IRS began layoffs that could end up cutting as many as 20,000 workers-25 percent of the total workforce- sparking concerns that the IRS won't be able to process tax refunds as quickly as usual this year.
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newsweek.com | Khaleda Rahman
Harvard University's $53 billion endowment gives the institution more power than others to stand up to the Trump administration's efforts to force compliance with its agenda, though there are restrictions that limit how the funds can be spent. Former Harvard President Larry Summers told students and alumni last week that as the wealthiest university in the country, Harvard is well positioned to resist the administration's demands.
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newsweek.com | Khaleda Rahman
Trump White House officials have suggested a U.S. Supreme Court order regarding the return of a Maryland man improperly deported to El Salvador has been satisfied, despite him remaining in prison in the Central American country. The Supreme Court ordered on April 10 that the government must "facilitate" Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return to the United States but stoppped short of backing a lower court's earlier directive that the government "effectuate"-or make happen-his return.
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newsweek.com | Khaleda Rahman
A group of U.S. universities sued the Department of Energy on Monday over cuts to federal research funding, joining Harvard University in fighting President Donald Trump's administration. Newsweek has contacted the DOE and the White House for comment via email.
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newsweek.com | Khaleda Rahman
Security at the Pennsylvania governor's mansion has come under scrutiny after authorities said a man was able to scale an iron fence, elude police and break into the residence to start a fire before fleeing the same way he came in. Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police told reporters on Sunday that a review of security measures was already underway. Newsweek has contacted the Pennsylvania State Police for comment via email.
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