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Economy

Capital One slapped with $80M fine for 2019 data hack

by USNN World NewsAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

Opinion

Sean Hannity: How Deep State works hand-in-hand with Democrats to attack Trump

by USNN World NewsAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

World

Beirut explosion linked to Russian ship storing ammonium nitrate left in port, called ‘floating bomb’

by USNN World NewsAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

Supreme Court

Pence rips Chief Justice Roberts in interview, calls him ‘disappointment to conservatives’

by USNN World NewsAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

National News

Washington Post issues major correction after botching Trump-Twitter post

by USNN World NewsAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

National News

Cities go to extremes with quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines

by USNN World NewsAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

Republicans and Democrats are trying to find a middle ground on several provisions in order to pass another coronavirus stimulus package, including whether to repeal a $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., unveiled a proposal in mid-July along with Congressman Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., to fully restore the deduction in the next relief package. However, Republicans have traditionally opposed repealing the cap – which was implemented as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – arguing that it primarily favors wealthy individuals in high-tax states, which have been accused of budget mismanagement prior to the pandemic. SALT CAP REPEAL THE 'SINGLE BEST' ACTION TO HELP NEW YORK, CUOMO SAYS Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blamed Democrats for holding up the package over “’an unrelated tax cut for rich people.” The Kentucky Republican made similar comments at the end of July. Schumer has maintained that the bill needs to support state and local governments. CORONAVIRUS HIT HIGH-TAX STATES RENEW SALT CAP REPEAL EFFORTS While the Republican-sponsored HEALS Act does not adjust the measure, House Democrats approved a stimulus proposal in May that called for reinstating the SALT deduction for 2020 and 2021. Repealing the cap could be helpful in high-tax states as they consider how to return to business as usual once the coronavirus crisis subsides. It has caused an exodus from these higher-tax states, which has, in turn, resulted in a loss of state tax revenues. “We need to bring our federal dollars back home and cushion the blow this virus –and this harmful SALT cap--has dealt so many homeowners and families locally,” Schumer said in a statement. Suozzi added that families would leave New York without the measure. The White House has repeatedly pushed back at efforts to overturn the provision for years. A legal challenge that was launched by New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland is making its way through the courts. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS A handful of local officials have been outspoken about repealing the provision, including New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is trying to get Manhattan’s wealthiest taxpayers to return to the city. Cuomo said in May that repealing the cap would be the “single best piece of action” to help the state, claiming it costs New York state about $29 billion per year. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy also said undoing the cap would be a form of “main street stimulus.”

Economy

In SALT cap stimulus square-off, lawmakers squabble over $10,000 deduction limit

by USNN World NewsAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020

Economy

McConnell open to extending $600 unemployment boost in coronavirus stimulus deal

by USNN World NewsAugust 5, 2020August 19, 2024

National News

Pelosi blasts Trump for saying he may deliver convention speech from White House: ‘He can’t do that’

by USNN World NewsAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020

National News

Trump downplays Republican concerns about giving nomination acceptance at White House: ‘It is legal, there is no Hatch Act’

by USNN World NewsAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020

Economy

McConnell mocks Malibu for seeking stimulus funding to help with electric car conversion

by USNN World NewsAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020

Trump calls Black Lives Matter a 'Marxist group,' rips athletes kneeling for anthem

National News

Trump rips athletes kneeling for anthem, calls Black Lives Matter a ‘Marxist group’

by USNN World NewsAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020

NATIONAL NEWS

Senate Breaks Filibuster on Gun Deal, Clearing the Way for Final Passage

By Joseph Lord The U.S. Senate on June 23 voted to break the filibuster on a controversial gun deal hammered out between Republicans and Democrats, clearing the ...

Supreme Court Allows GOP Legal Defense of North Carolina’s Embattled Voter ID Law

By Matthew Vadum The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on June 23 that North Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature must be allowed to step in to advocate for a ...

Police Husband of Teacher Killed in Texas School Shooting ‘Detained,’ Had Gun Taken Away

By Caden Pearson A Uvalde police officer whose teacher wife was killed in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School was blocked by law enforcement from trying to help her, an ...

NRA Responds to Senate’s Gun-Control Bill

By Jack Phillips The National Rifle Association (NRA) responded to the Senate’s gun control package by saying it “falls short on every level.” “The NRA will support ...

Andrew Gillum Charged With Wire Fraud, Making False Statements

By Zachary Stieber The man who ran against Ron DeSantis in Florida’s 2018 gubernatorial race has been charged with wire fraud, conspiracy, and making false ...

Critical Race Theory is Part of Globalist Power Grab: Expert

By Samantha Flom Concerns over the influence of critical race theory on public education have erupted over the past few years, sparking a moral outcry at school ...

‘Such Courage’: Trump Praises Texas GOP for Disavowing Result of 2020 Presidential Election

By Gary Bai Former President Donald Trump has praised the Texas GOP for adopting a platform on June 18 that rejected the results of the 2020 presidential ...

State Representatives Propose Legislation to Criminalize Bringing Children to Drag Shows

By Patricia Tolson In the aftermath of a drag show at a gay bar in Texas attended by children, state representatives in Texas and Florida ...

Police Report Proves Plainclothes Electronic Surveillance Unit Members Were Embedded Among Jan. 6 Protesters

By Patricia Tolson While there is growing speculation that federal agents and Capitol Police were involved in instigating acts of violence during the Jan. 6, ...

Texas GOP Passes Resolution Declaring Biden ‘Not Legitimately Elected’

By Gary Bai Texas Republicans passed a resolution on June 18 stating that President Joe Biden was “not legitimately elected,” and that “substantial” election fraud in key metropolitan areas ...

Elon Musk Reveals Who He Believes Is Actually Driving the Democratic Party

By Jack Phillips Tech billionaire Elon Musk revealed that he believes certain unions are primary drivers of the Democratic Party’s and Biden administration’s policies. “The general public is ...

SCOTUS Seems Likely to Take Up Case That Could Recognize States’ Power to Regulate Elections

By Matthew Vadum News Analysis The Supreme Court seems likely to accept a new election law case that Republicans hope will recognize what they say is the preeminent ...