controversy

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The IRS’s technological reach is growing, according to attorney Alyssa Whatley, director of tax controversy at Frost Law.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

To this day, it remains the biggest controversy in our family’s history.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

James created a bit of controversy when he said on “Bob Does Sports” YouTube video that Memphis should relocate to Nashville.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

However, the new policy didn’t come without controversy: Wikipedia’s editors argued internally over various use cases for artificial intelligence, including the potential inclusion of now-common internet features like generated article summaries.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

News of the DAR’s ban had caused an angry controversy and set the stage for a historic event in the struggle for civil rights.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman