Day: February 12, 2026

Two states show the real cost of government greed

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Two states offer a clear warning about what happens when government greed drives policy. California’s tax ambitions push businesses and jobs away, while New York demands national funding for long-ignored infrastructure. Both cases reveal how short-term political gain, misuse of public money, and ideological priorities undermine economic stability and public trust…

Radio

‘Gunperson’ And 7 Other More Inclusive Terms To Use For Non-Binary Criminals

When reporting on crime, it’s of paramount importance that journalists adhere to a strict code of ethics, which involves using AP-approved inclusionary terms to identify assailants of indeterminate gender. For example, if a person shoots and kills someone, and you can’t readily discern their gender, try identifying them as the most inclusive "gunperson."

News

IRS Shared Tax Data on 47,000 Taxpayers With ICE, Official Says

An IRS official said the agency asked Homeland Security to take steps to prevent the dissemination of any taxpayer data.

News

EPA Rescinds Obama-Era Finding That Served as Basis For Climate Regulation

The Trump administration eliminated a 2009 finding that six greenhouse gases are a danger to public health.

News

IRS Scandal Explodes as 150,000 Federal Workers Skip Taxes…

Hillary Vaughn reported that more than 100,000 federal workers, including thousands employed by the Internal Revenue Service, owe significant unpaid taxes despite the agency’s authority to enforce compliance among its own staff.
The IRS found that almost 150,000 federal workers owe about $1.5 billion in unpaid taxes,” Vaughn said.