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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

Trump Creates ‘Office of the Former President’ to Advance US Interests, Carry on Trump Admin Agenda

By Mimi Nguyen Ly Former President Donald Trump opened an “Office of the Former President” on Monday that seeks to advance the interests of the United States ...

MyPillow Creator Could Run for Governor of Minnesota, Claims Trump Endorsement

By Jack Phillips Mike Lindell, the inventor of My Pillow, said he might run for governor of Minnesota, adding that he was promised an endorsement ...

First Amendment Rights Being Eroded by Technocrats: Director of Citizens for Free Speech

By Ella Kietlinska and Joshua Phillipp The increased censorship of people’s views expressed on social media by Big Tech companies has been part of an ...

Growing Number of Republican Senators Oppose Holding Trump Impeachment Trial

By Zachary Stieber An increasing number of Republican senators are voicing opposition to holding an impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump, leaving Democrats’ ability to swing enough ...

Grenell: Trump Wants to Run for President Again

By Zachary Stieber Former President Donald Trump has said more than once that he wants to run for the presidency again after losing the 2020 election, an ...

Sarah Sanders, Former Trump Aide, Announces Run for Arkansas Governor

By Zachary Stieber Ex-Donald Trump aide Sarah Sanders on Monday announced she’s running to be governor of Arkansas. “America is great because we are free. But today, ...

Constitutional Amendment to Prevent Supreme Court Packing Resurfaces

By Matthew Vadum Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced legislation Jan. 22 to amend the U.S. Constitution to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices, the numerical ...

Michigan Rep. Upton Unanimously Censured by County GOP for Impeachment Vote

By Jack Phillips A Michigan county’s Republican Party voted to censure Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) for his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump earlier this month. During ...

Thousands of National Guard Troops to Remain in DC Through March

By Zachary Stieber At least 5,000 National Guard members will remain in Washington through mid-March, a spokesman for the agency confirmed to The Epoch Times. “As we continue to work ...

US Marshalls Rescue 33 Missing Children in ‘Operation Lost Angels’

By Lorenz Duchamps More than 30 children were rescued by U.S. Marshalls from human trafficking in Southern California, including eight who were being sexually exploited, the FBI announced Friday. The ...

Texas Attorney General Threatens to Sue Biden Administration Over ‘Illegal Deportation Freeze’

By Jack Phillips Texas Attorney General Ken Paxon said he will sue the Biden administration over its “illegal deportation freeze.” “Border states like Texas pay a particularly ...

Trump Makes First Public Comments Since Leaving Office

By Jack Phillips Former President Donald Trump said Friday in his first public comments since leaving office that he’ll make a comeback in some way but didn’t ...