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Trump officials recommend executive action as stimulus talks break down

by USNN World NewsAugust 7, 2020August 7, 2020

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Russia claims it will win race in finding coronavirus vaccine, scientists say not so fast

by USNN World NewsAugust 7, 2020August 7, 2020

National Security & Defense

China opposes US orders against TikTok, WeChat, to defend interests

by USNN World NewsAugust 7, 2020June 20, 2024

Economy

US employers hire 1.8M despite new COVID-19 shutdowns

by USNN World NewsAugust 7, 2020December 5, 2024

Economy

GOP senators pitch extending extra unemployment aid through end of year

by USNN World NewsAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

Economy

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

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

Economy

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

by USNN World NewsAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020

Economy

Stocks rally as slow coronavirus-relief talks move in ‘right direction’

by USNN World NewsAugust 4, 2020December 5, 2024

Presidential Actions

Trumps weighs executive action to suspend evictions, payroll tax

by USNN World NewsAugust 4, 2020October 14, 2024

National Security & Defense

Missing sailors rescued from Pacific island after SOS signal spotted in the sand

by USNN World NewsAugust 4, 2020August 4, 2020

NATIONAL NEWS

Upcoming Artemis 1 Launch a Step Towards Completing Trump’s Objective

By Katie Spence NASA’s Moon exploration dry spell is coming to an end on Aug. 29, as for the first time in almost 50 years, ...

FBI Search Warrant Affidavit for Trump’s Home to Be Made Public: Judge

By Zachary Stieber The affidavit that convinced a judge to approve a search warrant for former President Donald Trump’s home will be unsealed by Aug. 26 ...

Lawsuit Seeks Removal of Judge Who Approved Warrant for FBI Trump Raid

By Jack Phillips Tea Party Patriots Action filed a federal complaint against the judge who approved the FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida home. “Judge ...

Department of Justice Releases Robert Mueller-Era Memo on Trump

By Jack Phillips The Justice Department on Wednesday released a 2019 memo that revealed why former President Donald Trump should not be prosecuted for obstruction of justice in ...

Is Social Security Running Out of Money?

By Anne Johnson The Build Back Better bill that Congress sent to the Senate had several social reforms. It proposed more spending on Medicaid and offered ...

Pelosi’s Husband Paul Pleads Guilty to DUI After Arrest

By Jack Phillips Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) pleaded guilty Tuesday to driving under the influence and causing injury in ...

Biden Administration Asked National Archives to Let FBI Access Boxes From Mar-a-Lago: Letter

By Zachary Stieber The Biden administration, months before the Mar-a-Lago raid, asked the federal agency in charge of keeping the nation’s records to let the ...

Fauci’s Resignation ‘Good News for America’: Rep. Buddy Carter

By Andrew Thornebrooke Following Dr. Anthony Fauci announcing his resignation, Republicans have vowed Congressional investigations into his conduct if they win majority in the House and Senate in ...

Drastic Increase in Non-Infectious Diseases in Military Explained as Data Glitch: Whistleblower

By Ella Kietlinska and Joshua Philipp A medical Army officer who discovered a sudden increase in disease coinciding with reports of side effects alongside COVID-19 vaccines—which the Army ...

Trump Files Motion Seeking to Prevent DOJ Access to Mar-a-Lago Records Until ‘Special Master’ Appointed

By Eva Fu Former President Donald Trump on Aug. 22 filed a motion asking a federal judge to bar the Justice Department from reviewing documents ...

Parents Say They’ve Been Harassed, Stalked, and Doxed for Criticizing School Boards

By Brad Jones Parents from several states say they’ve been harassed online, stalked, doxed, and reported to their employers for criticizing school boards about what ...

Biden Admin Running ‘World’s Epicenter’ of Child Trafficking: Former White House Adviser

By Jack Phillips A former White House adviser, Stephen Miller, accused the Biden administration of turning the United States into the “world’s epicenter” of child trafficking due ...