Day: April 15, 2025

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Today is officially Tax Day, and parts of the tax code have changed significantly over the years. One significant change occurred during President Donald Trump’s first term with the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Currently, Republicans hold a supermajority, and it’s time to renew many of the cuts established in 2017 that are set to expire soon. While many GOP members advocate for maintaining these cuts, some are seeking modifications. FOX Business Anchor David Asman joins the Rundown to explain what these tax cuts entail, why many in the business community believe they’d be beneficial to remain in effect, and why extending them may still be a political challenge. Many police departments across the U.S. have a shared problem: not enough officers. In one survey by the International Association of Police Chiefs, nearly two-thirds of responding departments are reducing services—or specialized units–to meet patrol needs. This can also mean that police can respond to calls or solve crimes. Criminologist Alex del Carmen discusses how negative publicity about police work has made the nationwide police shortage worse, and what he thinks can be done to help recruitment. Plus, commentary from columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING:

Janes writes that the Russian Air Force could be about to lease a military air base in Indonesia.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese has asked Indonesia to clarify the situation:

“We obviously do’t want to see Russian influence in our region,” Albanese says pic.twitter.com/dVXUEG3Wav

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) April 15, 2025

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