The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has fired a top aide to former official Lois Lerner, who was previously involved in targeting conservative groups, Fox News Digital reported on September 9th, 2025, at approximately 3:47 PM UTC. The report did not specify the name of the fired aide or the exact timing of their dismissal within the current reporting window, which spans from 3:46 PM to 4:01 PM UTC. This action occurs amidst ongoing discussions about government agency practices and historical targeting allegations. In parallel developments, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed that the 340B Drug Pricing Program stimulates increased spending and drives higher prices for taxpayers, according to a statement from the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Separately, Senator John Fetterman recounted a conversation where an individual from a former communist nation advised against socialist policies, calling proponents "morons."
