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The Trump administration and Department of Government Efficiency have proposed a significant downsizing of the IRS, aiming for a 20% workforce reduction by May 15. This move could adversely affect revenue generation and customer service.

Dollar General reported a modest 1.2% increase in sales last quarter, attributing the sluggish growth to the deteriorating financial conditions of low-income Americans, many of whom are now forced to forgo even basic necessities.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil remains detained at an ICE facility in Louisiana following his arrest for allegedly organizing protests against the Israel-Hamas war at Columbia University. A New York federal judge has mandated that Khalil be granted access to his legal counsel and has temporarily halted his deportation pending further legal proceedings.

Mayor Muriel Bowser has initiated the removal of the Black Lives Matter Plaza mural, a site visited by civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis in 2020. This action follows Republican Rep. Andrew Clyde's legislation demanding the mural's removal, citing home rule and the threat of losing federal funding.

Sixty years after the Bloody Sunday march, civil rights activists and scholars caution that the right to vote is under threat. The Supreme Court's Shelby County Decision and the SAVE Act jeopardize the advancements achieved in the struggle for racial equality and justice.

The Trump administration's fluctuating trade policy has generated significant uncertainty and apprehension among small businesses, resulting in an increase in the National Federation of Independent Business' Uncertainty Index.

Southwest Airlines will end its free checked baggage policy on May 28. The first and second checked bags will incur charges for passengers who are not members of the A-List loyalty program, do not hold a branded credit card, or are not traveling on a business fare.

Delta Air Lines and American Airlines have reported a decline in air travel following recent plane crashes, with Delta CEO Ed Bastian attributing the crashes to decreased ticket sales, and American CEO Robert Isom identifying the crash as a significant factor in lowered revenue projections.

The federal government program offering free at-home Covid-19 tests is no longer accepting new orders. However, orders placed before March 9 will still be shipped. Tests remain available for purchase at grocery stores and pharmacies.

The White House has mandated several climate justice nonprofits to provide documents to the FBI. In response, the nonprofits are suing the administration, contending that Congress allocated the funds specifically to assist underserved communities in addressing the impacts of global warming.