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Trump officials recommend executive action as stimulus talks break down

by USNN World NewsAugust 7, 2020August 7, 2020

Healthcare

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

1,634 Non-Citizens Under Investigation for Attempting to Register to Vote in Georgia

By Steven Kovac Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has referred 1,634 cases of non-citizens attempting to register to vote for investigation and potential prosecution. Attempting ...

Texas Clogs Ports of Entry as State Forces Attention on Illegal Immigration

By Charlotte Cuthbertson Several ports of entry between Texas and Mexico have suffered major slowdowns in recent days as the Texas Department of Public Safety ...

Republicans Will ‘Make Biden a Moderate’ If They Retake Congress, McConnell Says

By Bill Pan Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) vowed on Sunday that Republicans would force President Joe Biden to govern as “a moderate” if they secure a majority ...

‘Something That’s Frightening’: Robert Epstein Warns Against Big Tech Manipulation

By Masooma Haq and Jan Jekielek A senior research psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology, in California, Robert Epstein has been researching and ...

California, NY Failed in Handling COVID-19, Florida Among the Best: Report

By Jack Phillips California and New York handled COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions the worst, according to a new report. Other than New York and California, New ...

‘Something is up’: Jim Jordan spots major shift in Hunter Biden story

By Daniel Chaitin, Deputy News Editor A top House Republican thinks “something is up” as the federal investigation into Hunter Biden and his financial practices heats up. Rep. ...

Biden told to ‘reload brain’ before ‘shooting off mouth’

By Bob Unruh Joe Biden is being told to “reload” his brain before “shooting off” his mouth any more. The blunt, and insulting, comment comes from ...

US Warns Travelers of China’s ‘Arbitrary’ Enforcement of Laws and COVID-19 Measures

By Frank Fang The U.S. State Department on April 9 warned Americans to think twice before traveling to China owing to the Chinese regime’s “arbitrary” COVID-19 measures. ...

Hunter Biden, ‘Big Guy’ are in trouble, GOP leader warns

By Bob Unruh Ronna McDaniel, the chief of the Republican National Committee, has posted a warning to Joe Biden, and his son, Hunter Biden. They are ...

Bill Won’t Let Biden Administration End Key Border Authority Unless National Emergency is Over

By Zachary Stieber A group of Democrat and Republican senators on April 7 introduced a bill that if passed would not allow President Joe Biden’s ...

Former Democrat Congressional Staffer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $80,000 in Public Funds

By Joseph Lord A former Capitol Hill staffer who served under Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) has pled guilty for fraudulently stealing around $80,000 from the ...

Judge: 2020 Election Records in Key Georgia County Must Be Preserved Indefinitely

By Jack Phillips A Georgia judge ordered that Fulton County must preserve its 2020 election records indefinitely until further notice, handing a victory to a GOP gubernatorial ...