Big Government

It's Not Just ICE Stockpiling Weapons—the IRS, EPA, and Other Feds Are Arming Up Too

An armed IRS agent roaming the streets should send shivers down the spine of any freedom-loving American.

C.J. Ciaramella | Coming: From the June 2026 issue

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C.J. Ciaramella is a reporter at Reason.

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