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March 6, 2026

Why Are Electric Bills So High? Watchdogging ICE, Bidet Tax Break

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Why Are Electric Bills So High? Watchdogging ICE, Bidet Tax Break

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We’re talking about the politics of bodycam footage around federal arrests in DC, your crazy high utility bills, and a possible tax break for…. Bidets. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment: What’s going on with your taxes? Did Congress really whack DC’s tax code, or not?

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