Apple News Today Inside the IRS’s plans to share highly confidential taxpayer data with ICE
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Jul 29, 2025 The IRS is considering a controversial plan to share taxpayer data with ICE, raising serious privacy concerns. Economic updates suggest significant effects from Trump’s tariffs on inflation and consumer confidence. Investigative reports reveal a troubling history of forced labor in Brazil associated with a major corporation. Additionally, recent tragedies include a shooting in Manhattan and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, alongside new legislative efforts in mental health awareness. Tune in for a deep dive into these pressing issues.
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Tariffs Shake U.S. Economy
- Trump's tariffs have caused the largest U.S. tariff hike since the 1930s, affecting trade and consumer prices.
- Economic data this week will reveal if hiring remains strong or slows due to these uncertainties.
IRS Automates Data Sharing with ICE
- The IRS is developing a system to automate sharing taxpayer data with ICE for deportations.
- This unprecedented move risks privacy violations and errors, exposing sensitive information to immigration enforcement.
Priest Uncovers Amazon Slave Labor
- Volkswagen Brazil allegedly enslaved hundreds of workers in the Amazon during the 1960s.
- A priest documented abuses for decades, helping lead to legal accusations of forced labor and human trafficking.