CNN 5 Things IRS deportation help, March Madness sweet 16, 23andMe struggles & more
Mar 24, 2025
The IRS may assist in tracking undocumented individuals, raising privacy concerns among advocates. Anxiety mounts over the U.S. potentially defaulting on its loans. Natural disasters, including evacuations from wildfires, are affecting recovery areas. March Madness brings thrilling basketball highlights, celebrating teams vying for the Sweet 16. Meanwhile, genetic testing company 23andMe is grappling with significant financial difficulties.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
IRS and Homeland Security Collaboration
- The IRS might share taxpayer information with Homeland Security to identify undocumented immigrants.
- This raises concerns about a breach of trust, as undocumented immigrants have been encouraged to pay taxes with the understanding of confidentiality.
US-Venezuela Deportation Agreement
- The first flight deporting migrants from the US landed in Venezuela after a new agreement.
- The US and Venezuela agreed to restart deportations.
Potential US Debt Default
- The US could default on its debt by mid-July if Congress doesn't raise the debt ceiling.
- The Bipartisan Policy Center's projection depends on tax season revenue and other economic factors.