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Marjorie Taylor Greene said she found the situation in a building that was “basically empty” and questioned whether members of Congress own real estate and rent to the federal government in Washington, DC. She claimed the answer was “Yeah,” and argued this should have been the beginning of addressing corruption. She emphasized she would be different and would be on the front end, aiming to eliminate corruption that has infiltrated committee systems. She acknowledged politics’ current back-and-forth dynamics but said the goal is to reduce that tension and focus on reform. Speaker 1 asked Greene, as Doge chairman, to continue the work on what appears to be a massive scandal: big federal buildings owned by members of Congress and leased back to the federal government—private buildings owned by members of Congress leased to the government—describing it as “the snake eating its tail” and “the tip of the iceberg.” Greene described the broader problem as a frustration with the system and warned against a “shotgun approach,” saying they must not be neutralized and must focus on a few targets. She identified the first focus as the IRS, noting that the big complaint with the IRS, besides “stealing your money,” is that you can’t ever reach them and that their technology is not intermingled. Speaker 1 referenced Greene’s statements about government duplication. Greene said she found through government duplication a chart that “my staff has uncovered basically over a trillion dollars of just simple duplication within these departments that nobody is willing to tackle.” She reiterated the plan to tackle this issue, even if it’s not “sexy,” and to “tackle it,” showing it to the American public, with the hope they will back efforts when changing the structure of government. Greene reiterated that the aim is to focus on a few issues, start with IRS problems, and address the broader duplication and inefficiencies uncovered by her staff. She expressed a determination to reveal these findings to the public and pursue structural changes in government.

There's support for clearing government waste on both sides, but also concern about the access Musk and Doge staffers have to sensitive data, especially given Musk's investments with China. As a congressman, I can say that the IRS has been a nightmare. When I write letters of concern for my constituents, it takes up to six months to get a response. The IRS has hundreds of groups with access to sensitive information, yet there were no complaints. Now that Elon Musk is involved and potentially making changes, suddenly everyone is upset. If you have nothing to hide, you have no reason to be asking questions. Congressmen will be in trouble when this paper trail leads back to them.

The administration hired tens of thousands of IRS workers to pursue back taxes, yet from 2021 to 2023, nearly 6,000 IRS employees owe about $50 million in back taxes. Despite having the authority to fire these individuals, only 20 have been terminated. Additionally, some of these employees have faced misconduct issues, including sexual misconduct, and 282 have been rehired. It's absurd that the IRS targets citizens while failing to manage its own employees effectively. The situation highlights a significant double standard.

The administration hired tens of thousands of IRS workers to pursue back taxes and audits, aiming to increase revenue. However, from February 2021 to February 2023, nearly 6,000 IRS employees owed about $50 million in back taxes themselves. Despite having the authority to fire these employees, only 20 have been dismissed. Additionally, some of these workers have faced serious misconduct issues, yet 282 have been rehired. This situation highlights a significant inconsistency, as the IRS targets citizens while failing to address its own internal problems. There's anticipation for change, particularly with Trump potentially taking action.

Speaker 0: There is no law. And to date, nobody has been able to show that there is a law for the average American citizen working day in and day out to pay an income tax. Speaker 1: But We, The People Foundation for Constitutional Education put a full page ad in The USA Today on 07/07/2000. And within the body of that ad was a $50,000 challenge for anyone that could show the law. And to me, $50,000 is a lot of money. So I went after that and did the research based on the fact that I thought, let's put this baby to bed. I'm hearing all these rumors. You know, I'm gonna kill two birds with one stone. I'll answer these people's questions they're asking me, and then I win this $50,000. And, you know, based on the research that I did throughout the year 2000 and that I'm still doing, I have not found that law. I've asked congress. We've asked a lot of people in the IRS, IRS commissioners, helpers. They can't answer because if they answer, the American people are gonna know that this whole thing is a fraud. Speaker 2: There is no law. There is no law that requires the average American worker in the private sector to pay a direct unapportioned tax on their labor and compensation for services. There is no law. Speaker 3: I really expected that, of course, there's a law that you can point to in the law book, the code, that requires you to file a tax return. Of course, there is. I mean, I don't know what it is right then as we as he was speaking to me, but sure. So, naively, I agreed to go off and research it and get back to him. Three and a half months later, I was at that point where I couldn't find the statute that clearly made a person liable, at least not me and, most people I know. And I had no no choice in my mind except to to resign. Speaker 4: I had to leave the IRS because I presented, evidence that I had accumulated indicating that the agency was violating the law and violating people's rights. And I asked the agency for a response to my sincere concerns, and the answer I got was that they would not respond to my concerns and that they would, provide me with the paperwork necessary to tender my resignation. Speaker 5: You can look through the statutes and look for the law that requires you to pay. And when you do that, you can't identify a law that requires the average person in America who earns a wage and works in private business to pay an income tax. Speaker 2: American citizens, along with the foundation, have been asking the IRS to specifically provide them with the the underlying legal foundation upon which they administer and enforce the personal income tax laws in our country. Speaker 3: At the national level, when people would attempt to contact somebody of a much higher authority, say the cons the commissioner, same kind of thing. They wouldn't get they would get answers that were in effect non answers. Speaker 6: You have to understand that an agency which will unlawfully impose a tax that doesn't exist it's not gonna care. If we, the people, don't know what our rights are, they're not gonna tell us. Speaker 4: If Americans just learned that the IRS was actually knowingly deceiving them, that that enough that would be enough for them to rise up and put a stop to it. Speaker 7: 100% of what is collected is absorbed solely by interest on the federal debt. All individual income tax revenues are gone before one nickel is spent on the services taxpayers expect from government. People have been told, you know, that you need this income tax system to fund government, is absolutely ridiculous. I mean, my question is, well, if that's true, how did we fund government from 1776 to 1913? Speaker 8: The main purpose of the income tax is not to raise revenue, but to redistribute wealth and to control society. And a lot Speaker 9: of people might say, well, gee, if there wasn't an income tax, what would happen to education? They don't understand that education is paid for, for the most part, out of state and local taxes, your property tax. People might say, well, how are we going to build and maintain our highways if there's no money coming into the government? We need our highways. There is a tax on every gallon of gasoline that people buy. Proceeds from the income tax do not pay for highway construction. Speaker 10: I believe that in both spirit and substance, our tax system has come to be un American. Death and taxes may be inevitable, but unjust taxes

Catherine Engelbrecht, chairwoman of True the Vote, testified about being targeted by the government after forming the election integrity organization. Following the filing of IRS forms for 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) status, Engelbrecht and her organizations faced multiple audits and inquiries from federal agencies, including the IRS, OSHA, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. The FBI also contacted her nonprofit multiple times. Engelbrecht believes these actions were politically motivated, stemming from her political beliefs and activities. She cited abusive IRS inquiries demanding information about her social media activity, political aspirations, and associations. Despite the scrutiny, Engelbrecht stated she would not be intimidated and would continue to speak out. She urged Congress to protect citizens from government overreach by passing laws that expose government officials who abuse their power and promote transparency. She also requested that Congress act to prevent the IRS from codifying regulations that would limit political speech by nonprofit organizations.

The speaker states the American people deserve truth, accountability, and justice. Records released by ODNI, Senator Grassley, and the House Intelligence Committee confirm the same report. According to the speaker, the Obama administration grossly politicized and manipulated intelligence to delegitimize President Trump before his inauguration, ultimately usurping the will of the American people.

The IRS has been using AI to access American citizens' bank accounts without warrants. They claim to have access to everyone's accounts and are willing to go after small taxpayers. Jim Jordan and I demanded answers from the IRS. We need a new administration to protect our civil rights from this lawless surveillance.

The administration hired tens of thousands of IRS workers to pursue back taxes and audits, aiming to boost revenue. However, from 2021 to 2023, nearly 6,000 IRS employees owe around $50 million in back taxes. Despite having the authority to terminate these employees, only 20 have been fired. Additionally, some of these workers have faced misconduct issues, yet 282 have been rehired. It's concerning that the IRS is targeting taxpayers while failing to manage its own workforce effectively. The situation highlights a significant inconsistency in accountability.

Speaker 1 asserts that there is a two-tier justice system weaponized to persecute people based on political beliefs, and that Director Wray has personally helped weaponize the FBI against conservatives. He references the Twitter files, Missouri v. Biden disclosures, the Durham investigation and report, and the exposure and collapse of the Russian collusion hoax. He asks Director Wray what he is prepared to do to reform federal law enforcement to earn back the trust of the American people, noting that he asked Mister Durham about this, and Durham said he did not think things can go too much further given that law enforcement, particularly the FBI or Department of Justice, runs a two-tiered system of justice. Speaker 0 responds by disagreeing with the other speaker’s characterization, saying the description of his bias against conservatives seems insane given his personal background. He explains that the approach to protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution starts with emphasizing to his staff to do the right thing in the right way, which means following the facts wherever they lead, no matter who likes it. He outlines several actions: enhanced procedures, safeguards, approvals, double checks and triple checks, record-keeping requirements, accountability policies, and funding for new functions like an Office of Internal Audit that didn’t exist before. He notes the installation of an entirely new leadership team from his predecessor and asserts that where he can take action, he will to hold people accountable by removing them from the chain of command. The exchange ends with an invitation to speak further, though the remark is truncated: “Gentlemen, ladies, time to speak to the….”

There's massive fraud in this country, including foreign nationals using fake social security numbers and identities to steal billions in taxpayer benefits. By clamping down on this fraud in our tax and entitlement systems, we could save over a trillion dollars. Doge are subordinate staffers of the federal government and political appointees that serve and answer to the president. They will analyze and assess for signs and symptoms of fraud and how IT systems are failing to detect it. We need to protect the integrity of these systems that Americans rely on. We are restoring neutrality, ethics, and accountability to the IRS to identify large-scale fraud, unfair politicization, and unfair targeting. We want to ensure confidence in the IRS and that no dollars are being stolen from the American people.

I will demand the resignations of all senior military officials involved in the Afghanistan disaster. I expect these resignations on my desk by inauguration day. This situation has severely damaged our country's reputation, and it is unacceptable. This house cleaning will send a clear message to the world and the American military that accountability for failure and incompetence is necessary.

As EPA Administrator, my top priority is to protect your tax dollars from waste and abuse. A disturbing video revealed a Biden EPA appointee discussing the wasteful spending of billions of tax dollars, likening it to throwing "gold bars" (tax dollars) off the Titanic. My team discovered that roughly $20 billion was parked at an outside financial institution by the Biden EPA, a scheme designed to quickly obligate funds with reduced oversight. This money was awarded to just eight entities, who then distributed it to NGOs with less transparency. Almost $7 billion went to one entity, raising questions about fund allocation and potential conflicts of interest. While there's no suspicion of wrongdoing by the bank, the agreement must be terminated, and the funds returned to the EPA. We'll review all expenditures, refer the matter to the inspector general, and work with the Justice Department to ensure accountability.

The speaker wants the American public to know that the FBI has had problems. The FBI will hold itself internally accountable and meet out justice to those who abuse their roles. Those who have taken missteps have already been eliminated from the FBI. The FBI will vigorously uphold justice as vigorously as they pursue violent crime, on a twenty four seven, three sixty five basis. The speaker will have zero tolerance for those who utilize their badge to harm the country.

A report discusses a deal that could allow a Venezuela-owned firm to take over one of the United States’ top voting machine companies, as Hugo Chávez-led Venezuela shifts the region leftward. Critics claim this places democracy “for sale” without action. The focus centers on the Chicago and Cook County primary on March 21, which used about 19,000 electronic voting machines. The machines’ manufacturer, Sequoia, was bought in 2005 by Smartmatic, a private company primarily owned by Venezuelan businessmen. When Chicago experienced problems with the machines, a dozen Venezuelan employees were on hand to assist. Chicago officials argued that American elections should be run by American companies and American citizens, not Venezuelan nationals. Smartmatic is technically based in Boca Raton, Florida; however, the company’s president testified to the Chicago City Council. Fewer than a dozen Smartmatic employees work in Florida, while the majority of workers are based in Venezuela. Watchdog groups questioned why US voting machines would be under the control of citizens of another country, especially a country with a voting process deemed highly suspect. They framed the issue as a national security concern, arguing that companies owned by non-US nationals should not have access to US elections. The treasury department’s role in monitoring sales of US companies to overseas investors—where national security is a concern, similar to the Dubai ports deal and the CFIUS process—was highlighted. Some in Congress demanded an investigation. In Smartmatic’s case, questions remained regarding ownership, which led to a letter to the secretary of the treasury requesting a review of the ownership. The process is described as offshore and murky, with unclear ownership details. It was asserted that the government should have clarity on this matter. reporters attempted to verify whether the 2005 Sequoia sale had been reviewed by CFIUS. Treasury officials acknowledged awareness of the sale but could not confirm whether it had been reviewed. Congress members and voter watchdog groups pressed for a clearer answer and a formal review. The dialogue included strong criticisms of the Treasury Department, with speakers accusing it of incompetence for reportedly stopping over 1,500 reviews while failing to provide a clear answer about whether CFIUS reviewed the voting-machine sale. The discussion noted the need for accountability and information, including potential outreach to John Snow, then the Treasury secretary, to obtain a definitive explanation for the public. Ultimately, the speakers emphasized that the issue deserved examination and pledged to continue pursuing answers, praising a Congresswoman for her efforts and calling on the White House to provide an explanation by Monday evening. The conversation ended with a commitment to actively seek clarity.

We've uncovered a serious breach of trust involving over a hundred intelligence community members. They misused an NSA platform for unprofessional conduct, thanks to Chris Rufo for exposing it. I've issued a directive to terminate their employment and revoke their security clearances. This action is just the beginning. Accountability has been lacking for too long, especially considering past violations of public trust. The Trump administration is committed to cleaning house, rooting out corruption, and ending the weaponization and politicization of these institutions. Our goal is to rebuild trust in the intelligence community, ensuring they fulfill their mission of serving the American people and safeguarding our safety, security, and freedom.

The American people are tired of their tax dollars being wasted. For the first time, this president is committed to restoring accountability at every level of the federal government. If you agree there is waste, abuse, and corruption, why are you not celebrating the cuts and reforms that are being instituted? We are saving Americans billions of dollars and ending the theft, waste, grift, and corruption. We are stopping American taxpayer dollars from subsidizing a rogue federal bureaucracy that has been relentlessly weaponized against the American people. We care about this issue. The American public overwhelmingly supports what President Trump is doing.

I want to assure every tax payer that the IRS will not be sifting through records randomly. We are performing a basic anti-fraud review to prevent large scale theft of taxpayer benefits. We pay billions in child tax credits to illegal aliens, so we are implementing systematic reforms. The IRS has been weaponized against Americans for years, engaging in politically based audits and leaking taxpayer information. We are restoring neutrality, ethics, and security controls. One of our major projects involves upgrading IT systems to protect taxpayer information from theft by criminals or foreign governments.

There were over a hundred people across the intelligence community who participated in an egregious violation of trust, and basic rules and standards around professionalism. I put out a directive that they all will be terminated and their security clearances will be revoked. These people were brazen in using an NSA platform intended for professional use to conduct this kind of really, really horrific behavior. This action is just the beginning of what we're seeing across the Trump administration, which is carrying out the mandate the American people gave him. Clean house, root out that rot and corruption and weaponization and politicization so we can start to rebuild that trust in these institutions that are charged with an important mission of serving the American people, ensuring our safety, security, and freedom.

It's good to be here. Regarding the transgender sex chats among intel officials, action has been taken. Over 100 individuals from the intelligence community participated in a violation of trust, using an NSA platform for horrific behavior. A directive was issued to terminate them and revoke their security clearances. This is just the beginning. These people acted brazenly because there has been a lack of accountability for years. Today's action is the start of fulfilling the mandate the American people gave the Trump administration: to clean house and root out corruption, weaponization, and politicization. This is necessary to rebuild trust in institutions that are charged with serving the American people and ensuring our safety, security, and freedom.

As EPA Administrator, my top priority is to protect your tax dollars from waste and abuse. A disturbing video revealed a Biden EPA appointee discussing the wasteful spending of tax dollars. My team discovered that the Biden EPA parked approximately $20 billion of your tax dollars at an outside financial institution. This unprecedented scheme was designed to rush money out the door with reduced oversight, awarding the funds to just eight entities responsible for distributing the money to NGOs with less transparency. Nearly $7 billion went to one entity, raising questions about fund allocation and potential conflicts of interest. There's no suspicion of wrongdoing by the bank. I am calling for the immediate termination of the financial agent agreement with the bank, demanding the return of all funds to the EPA. We will review every expenditure, referring the matter to the Inspector General and working with the Justice Department. The days of irresponsible spending on activist groups are over. We are committed to transparency and accountability, reclaiming control of these funds and pursuing further action.

Mario (Speaker 0) and the Ukrainian ambassador (Speaker 1) discuss a mix of domestic corruption allegations, high-stakes diplomacy, and battlefield realities shaping Ukraine’s path toward ending the war. - Corruption scandal in Ukraine: The ambassador notes the scandal involved two government members and another former member, not Zelenskyy personally. She says lessons have been learned: war does not justify turning a blind eye to corruption, and the president has instructed the government to maintain full control of the situation and meet commitments and expectations. She emphasizes that the silver lining is the independent National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) digging out the scandal, describing NABU as the positive development in this context. Zelenskyy’s response included calls for retirement of involved officials and a push for court hearings and convictions; he reportedly found it personally complex to accept the retirement of his long-time ally, Andriy Yermak, the head of the president’s office, but acknowledges the need for accountability and signals that further exposures would trigger similar actions. The ambassador stresses that all institutions must follow procedures and that the public pressure around the issue is especially painful as winter approaches. - Putin, NATO, and Ukraine’s diplomatic posture: The conversation turns to recent developments. President Putin’s comment after a meeting with the U.S. delegation—“we’ll take Donbas by force or by surrender”—is viewed as a signaling to the American side about Russia’s stance, with the ambassador noting limited progress from the Ukrainian delegation’s talks (Rostov Mumarov and Vipkov) and anticipating a fuller readout. The ambassador says Macron’s discussions with China and China’s involvement in Moscow at the same time as U.S. delegations signals China’s continuing engagement with both Russia and Western actors; China previously supported Russia’s war with material and financial backing, and the ambassador argues China’s presence in Moscow is natural given the broader geopolitics and the need to monitor unpredictable developments. - China and the broader strategic context: The ambassador explains that while Ukraine receives limited direct messaging from China, Beijing maintains dialogue with Russia, the United States, and European allies; China’s alignment with Russia was highlighted at the start of the large-scale invasion, with Xi Jinping and Putin signaling a “thousand-year partnership.” She notes Russia’s shift in narrative after Putin’s Alaska meeting with the U.S. president and suggests Chinese watchdogs in Moscow are a natural counterpoint to Western diplomacy. - The two major sticking points in negotiations: The ambassador notes that Russia presented a 28-point plan (narrowed to 20 points) focused on Donbas, with broader implications including security guarantees and the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO. She argues that it’s not productive to comment on each point in isolation since the Russian side uses a broader narrative that includes education of Ukrainian youth about anti-Western narratives. Ukraine is prepared to discuss a multi-layer solution: ceasefire, security guarantees, deterrence, and post-war political frameworks, while preserving sovereignty. - NATO and security guarantees: The ambassador contends security guarantees could be as strong as a NATO article-five framework, likening allied military actions to past operations conducted with partners. She distinguishes between the mere membership debate and practical security guarantees, asserting that Ukraine’s sovereignty remains paramount and that security guarantees are a meaningful path alongside potential NATO membership. - Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s roles: The ambassador describes a layered U.S. approach (Witkoff as special envoy with direct dialogue with Russia, Rubio coordinating with European allies and NATO officials, plus others like Daniel Driscoll and Candy Baker). She says these are not adversarial to diplomacy; rather, they form a structured process that could converge on a formal U.S.-Ukraine negotiation framework with eventual endorsement by the U.S. administration. - Pokrovsk and battlefield dynamics: The ambassador downplays the idea that Pokrovsk’s capture would decisively alter front-line dynamics, noting that the front experiences hundreds of engagements weekly. She acknowledges that Russia’s propaganda around Pokrovsk is designed to signal progress, but argues the reality is a broader battlefield picture with ongoing Ukrainian resilience. - Long-term strategic questions and sanctions: The ambassador reiterates bipartisan U.S. support for sanctions and designating Russia as a sponsor of terrorism, while acknowledging that enforceability is challenging and that Russia seeks time through delaying tactics. She emphasizes that Ukraine cannot rely on speed alone and must continue leveraging strikes on Russia’s energy and military infrastructure, including the so-called “shadow fleet” vessels, while avoiding direct strikes on civilians. - The Yermak corruption episode: The NABU-led investigation exposed the scandal; the president requested retirement for implicated officials and supported legal proceedings. The ambassador clarifies that there is no evidence implicating Zelenskyy himself, stressing the personal responsibility of the president and the need for transparent procedures moving forward, while maintaining that Yermak’s future role is subject to ongoing scrutiny. She notes media rumors (e.g., “golden toilets”) are not substantiated and emphasizes that Yermak has been sanctioned and that the government is pursuing accountability in a manner consistent with legal processes.

As EPA Administrator, I'm committed to fiscal responsibility and transparency. A disturbing video revealed a Biden appointee discussing the wasteful spending of tax dollars. My team discovered that the Biden EPA parked roughly $20 billion of your tax dollars at an outside financial institution, a scheme designed to rush the money out with reduced oversight, awarding it to just eight entities responsible for distribution to NGOs with less transparency. Nearly $7 billion went to one entity, raising questions about fund allocation and potential conflicts of interest. While there's no suspicion of wrongdoing by the bank, the financial agent agreement must be terminated, and the funds returned to EPA control. We will review all expenditures, referring the matter to the Inspector General and working with the Justice Department. The days of irresponsible spending are over; we're ushering in an era of accountability and transparency.

A person in their 30s allegedly obtained the president's tax returns from the IRS. This individual, who had previously worked for Booz, Allen Hamilton, released the tax returns separately from other victims of the president. This act is considered election interference and is deemed inappropriate. Judge Reyes emphasized that there is no place for such actions in our country.