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Rachel O’Brien — Why Is the IRS Buying Guns and Ammo With Your Tax Dollars?
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Federal agencies spent $1.4 billion on guns, ammunition and military-style equipment from fiscal years 2024 through 2026, according to OpenTheBooks.com. While some agencies sharply increased spending, others—including the IRS—cut back. Rachel O’Brien, deputy public policy editor at OpenTheBooks.com, joins Lars to break down the numbers and ask a basic question: Why do federal agencies that aren’t on the front lines need so much firepower in the first place? Send us Fan Mail