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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

Weather

Tropical Storm Isaias caused 147 mph wind gust atop Mount Washington in New Hampshire

by USNN World NewsAugust 5, 2020September 7, 2024

World

Beirut explosion: Rescue workers frantically search for survivors as Lebanon capital confronts massive devastation

by USNN World NewsAugust 5, 2020June 20, 2024

NATIONAL NEWS

Trump Campaign Announces RNC Speaker List

By Tom Ozimek A names of headliners and keynote speakers who will be addressing the Republican National Convention event next week has been released, with ...

Trump Injured But Safe, Bystander and Assailant Dead After Shooting at Rally

By Ivan Pentchoukov, Emel Akan and Janice Hisle BUTLER, Pa.—Former President Trump is safe with a minor injury after an attack during a campaign rally ...

What Will Happen at the Republican Convention, and What to Watch For

By Lawrence Wilson Republicans will nominate former President Donald Trump as their presidential nominee for a third time at the Republican National Convention at Fiserv ...

RFK Jr. Gains Ballot Access in More States, Roadblocks in Others

By Jeff Louderback As former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden prepare to receive their respective party’s nomination at their national conventions, Robert F. ...

Trump Moves to Vacate Guilty Verdict, Citing Presidential Immunity

By Catherine Yang Attorneys for former President Donald Trump filed a post-trial presidential immunity motion on July 11, arguing evidence of official acts were presented ...

Conservatives Seek to Ban Private Funding of Elections Ahead of 2024 Races

By Steven Kovac During the pandemic-plagued 2020 election season, hundreds of millions of dollars from private sources were granted to big cities, an action that ...

Trump Puts Spotlight On Rubio at Florida Rally Amid VP Speculation

By Eva Fu Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) joined former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Doral, Florida, just days before the 45th president ...

Federal Judge Rules Protesters Cannot March Through RNC Security Zone

By Jack Phillips A federal judge ruled Monday that protesters can’t march through a security zone near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, handing a ...

Hunter Biden Withdraws Bid for New Trial in Federal Gun Case

By Jack Phillips Hunter Biden withdrew his motion for a new trial on July 9 after being convicted last month on federal gun charges and ...

Biden Tells Congressional Democrats He Is Firmly Committed to Stay in Race

By Emel Akan WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden in a letter to Congressional Democrats on July 8 stated that he is determined to stay in the 2024 ...

Trump Lawyers Ask Judge to Stay Documents Case After Supreme Court Immunity Decision

By Jack Phillips Former President Donald Trump’s attorneys on Friday asked a Florida judge to partially stay his classified documents case, citing the recent U.S. ...

Alaska, Oil Companies Sue Department of Interior Over Petroleum Reserve Rule

By Chase Smith The recent implementation of a new rule governing national petroleum reserves in Alaska, which closes millions acres to oil and gas extraction ...