News Brief: US Deports Chinese Nationals, IRS Proposes New Tax Payment Option, and Interior Department Greenlights Major Wind Project

Published on July 4, 2024

Good morning, and welcome to The Epoch Times News Brief for Thursday, July 4, 2024. I’m Bill Thomas, and on our nation’s 248th birthday, there are some very important stories going on that you need to know about. First, the federal government deports more than 100 Chinese nationals, be very cautious when using one particular online shopping app, and the IRS is proposing new rules when it comes to paying taxes. Also, the FDA bans an additive in certain foods, and a major offshore wind project is going up off the Jersey shore. Our top story right now deals with the federal government, immigration policy, and deportations....

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