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Americans See First Tax Deadline Under New GOP Tax Deductions

Apr 15, 2026 | 12:57 PM

Photo: Michele C. Haddon ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

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April 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer. They discussed tax refunds and Apprenticeship Week. She explained how new policies benefit American workers and the economy.

April 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Maria Monte, a partner at ShindelRock, about tax day. They discuss filing extensions and common misconceptions.

Wednesday is Tax Day in the U.S., marking the deadline for most Americans to file their taxes.

The Trump administration has claimed that 53 million tax filers have utilized new tax deductions recently passed by Republicans. These deductions include no tax on tips, overtime deductions, deductions on certain car loans, and deductions for older Americans.

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April 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Elaine Godfrey, a staff writer at The Atlantic. They discuss Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s changing political approach and future.

April 15, 2026 ~ Former federal prosecutor Michael Bullotta explains the DOJ’s decision to fire two Detroit prosecutors tied to an abortion clinic protest case and what it could mean moving forward.

April 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with State Rep. Mark Tisdel. They discussed eliminating Michigan property taxes, rising energy costs, and the state’s budget growth.