Joining me now is Democratic Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore. And we're so glad to have you here, sir, and happy Veterans Day to you as well. Uh we appreciate your service in the US Army.Speaking of Veterans Day, of course, we watched >> how President Trump today also made an appearance at Arlington National Cemetery, and he discussed the changes his administration has made both to the Pentagon and the Veterans Affairs Department. And then during an event to ROC cadetses today, you expressed some frustratio ...

Core Insights - The IRS has significantly reduced its operations and workforce, which may hinder its ability to process tax returns effectively during the upcoming tax season [3][4][7] - Staff reductions have led to an increase in the number of tax returns requiring adjustments, potentially reaching 6 million, which is 2 million more than during the pandemic [6] Workforce Reductions - The IRS experienced a 19% reduction in staff in departments managing tax filing due to cuts from the Trump administration [3] - The department responsible for processing tax forms laid off 1,930 employees, impacting the handling of unprocessed forms from the previous year [4] - An 18% reduction in the fraud detection department may lead to $360 million in illegitimate refunds [4] Operational Impact - The IRS cut 4,147 employees, or 17% of the staff, in the department handling taxpayer communications and adjustments to tax accounts [5] - To address service levels, the IRS began hiring approximately 3,500 new employees in August [5] - The agency halted most operations and furloughed non-essential employees after utilizing funds meant for technology upgrades and workforce rebuilding [7]

Legal & Political Developments - Former FBI Director James Comey is facing arraignment on two counts: making a false statement and obstruction of a political proceeding, stemming from a 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing [1][2] - President Trump publicly pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi and the DOJ to prosecute Comey [2] - Attorney General Pam Bondi faced scrutiny from senators regarding public pressure from President Trump to prosecute Comey [10] - The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, with a focus on whether banning it violates First Amendment rights [68][69] - A Christian counselor from Colorado argues that banning faith-based conversion therapy for kids violated her First Amendment rights [69] Government Shutdown & Impact - The federal government shutdown is in its eighth day, impacting airports nationwide [33] - The White House is considering not providing back pay to furloughed workers, potentially as a pressure tactic [30][31] - Thousands of flight delays have occurred due to the shutdown, with the FAA warning of potential continued delays [34] - Controller shortages at airports are causing delays, with concerns that the situation could worsen if controllers miss paychecks [35][36] Immigration & Border Security - Illegal crossings at the southern border have reached record lows [53] - DHS is touting the lowest number of illegal border crossings since 1970 [55] - President Trump's policy banning asylum seekers at the border is being challenged in court [59] Weather - Rain is affecting the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, causing a soggy commute [60][61] - Frost advisories, freeze watches, and freeze warnings are in effect for nearly 30 million people across parts of the Midwest and Northeast [63]