Some U.S. states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy. Here's why.

Some U.S. states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy. Here’s why.

The federal food stamp program is facing scrutiny in some states that want to block enrollees from using their government benefits to buy soda and candy. Three Republican-led states — Arkansas, Idaho and Indiana — on Tuesday moved to ban purchases of soda and candy with benefits provided by the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)….

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IRS considers rescinding Harvard's tax-exempt status, sources say. Trump floated the idea on social media

IRS considers rescinding Harvard’s tax-exempt status, sources say. Trump floated the idea on social media

The IRS is considering whether to rescind Harvard University‘s tax-exempt status, two sources familiar with the situation said.  The request to look into the possibility was made by officials at the Treasury Department this week. Acting chief counsel Andrew De Mello, who has been supportive of DOGE and was appointed to his role in March,…

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