House GOP Pushes for IRS Budget Cuts While Prioritizing Israel Aid

House Republicans have proposed offsetting emergency aid for Israel's war against Hamas by cutting funds from the IRS budget, which was expanded under President Biden to crack down on tax evasion and improve taxpayer services. The GOP bill calls for approving $14 billion in military aid to Israel while cutting a similar amount from the IRS budget. President Biden did not propose offsetting cuts to other parts of the budget. The legislation reflects the GOP's ongoing determination to undo the IRS expansion. Democrats oppose the bill, arguing that politicizing national security interests is a nonstarter and could have devastating implications for safety and alliances. Senate Democrats declared the bill dead on arrival, while Senate Republicans mostly support the cuts to the IRS.