Brian Naylor

Brian Naylor appears in the following:

With Tax Deadline Looming, IRS Faces Backlog As It Transitions Out Of COVID-19 Crisis

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

The extended deadline for filing income taxes is less than a month away. For IRS workers who haven't been in their offices for months, there's a lot of catching up to do.

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Trump, Hailing Law Enforcement, Signs Executive Order Calling For Police Reform

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

The president is facing political pressure to take action following the national outcry over the killing of George Floyd and others at the hands of police.

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IRS Workers Return To Office Work, Face A Whole Host Of Challenges

Monday, June 15, 2020

Some government employees are starting to return to office work after the coronavirus pandemic. At the IRS, which is preparing for next month's tax filing deadline, workers face a host of challenges.

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George Floyd's Brother Tells Lawmakers Justice Has To Be Served

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

"By speaking to you today, maybe I can make sure his life was not in vain," Philonise Floyd told the House Judiciary Committee in a hearing about police brutality and accountability.

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How Federal Dollars Fund Local Police

Tuesday, June 09, 2020

An array of federal agencies funnel grants to local law enforcement. But some say that federal involvement undermines community accountability and focuses more on enforcement than minimizing harm.

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Trump Says Strong Economy Will Bring Racial Justice

Friday, June 05, 2020

The president intimates that George Floyd, killed by police, would be happy with the lower than expected unemployment rate.

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Attorney General Barr Defends Response To Protests Near The White House

Thursday, June 04, 2020

William Barr and other federal law enforcement officials express sympathy for the family of George Floyd while denouncing violent protests in a press conference on Thursday.

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Former President Obama: 'Let's Not Excuse Violence ... Or Participate In It'

Monday, June 01, 2020

The former president also called on people to vote in state and local elections, for officials "who matter most in reforming police departments and the criminal justice system."

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As More Americans Prepare To Vote By Mail, Postal Service Faces Big Challenges

Saturday, May 30, 2020

From Trump's tweets to funding issues, the U.S. Postal Service is under pressure as voters are set to turn increasingly toward mail-in ballots during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Behind The Scenes, Presidential Transition Planning Is Underway

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

In recent years, Congress has approved laws formalizing the transition process and ensuring there is buy-in from the two major candidates, even at this stage of the campaign.

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Officials Start Planning For The Next Presidential Transition

Monday, May 25, 2020

Even though Election Day 2020 is a little less than six months away, the law requires officials to start planning for the next presidential transition. It may have to be done virtually this year.

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Trump Calls On States To Reopen Places Of Worship Immediately

Friday, May 22, 2020

"In America, we need more prayer, not less," Trump says. "These are places that hold our society together."

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Treasury's Mnuchin, Fed's Powell Defend Coronavirus Relief Measures

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

The Senate Banking Committee took its first look at spending under the massive CARES Act approved in March. Sen. Elizabeth Warren said more should have been done to keep U.S. workers on the payroll.

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Ousted Scientist Says His Pandemic Warnings Were Dismissed As 'Commotion'

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Rick Bright, who filed a complaint after being removed from his government post working on the coronavirus, said he raised alarms about critical supply shortages early on.

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Sen. Rand Paul To Dr. Fauci: 'I Don't Think You're The End-All'

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, testifies about the coronavirus at a Senate committee hearing Tuesday. Watch his exchange with the Kentucky Republican about reopening the country.

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Attorneys: Watchdog Wants Coronavirus Scientist Reinstated Amid Probe

Friday, May 08, 2020

Rick Bright, a top scientist working on a vaccine, says he was reassigned for not focusing on treatments favored by President Trump, even though they lacked "scientific merit."

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Supreme Court Puts Temporary Hold On Order To Release Redacted Mueller Materials

Friday, May 08, 2020

The procedural move gives attorneys for House Democrats until May 18 to respond. They say they're owed access to confidential evidence and other materials. No, argues the Trump administration.

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New Postmaster General Is Top GOP Fundraiser

Thursday, May 07, 2020

Louis DeJoy, a successful North Carolina businessman, has donated millions to Republican candidates, including the Trump campaign.

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Trump Says Coronavirus Task Force To Stay 'Indefinitely,' After Signaling Wind-Down

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

The president said he changed his mind about pulling back from the team after hearing from "very respected people." He said the form of the task force would likely change as it focuses on reopening.

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For These Federal Employees, Telework Means Productivity Is Up, Their Backlog Is Down

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

Some 53,000 of the Social Security Administration's employees are working from home. And the agency's backlog of pending cases has fallen by 11% since March 23.

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