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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

CNN’s Don Lemon calls out Pelosi over salon trip, knocks ‘setup’ claim

By Joseph A. Wulfsohn | Fox News The liberal anchor rarely expresses criticism of Democrats. CNN anchor Don Lemon offered a rare scolding of a Democrat, this time House Speaker Nancy ...

Trump calls on CNN to fire Chris Cuomo over leaked audio: ‘Fredo must go!’

By Brian Flood, Joseph A. Wulfsohn | Fox News ‘Cuomo Prime Time’ host was heard denying apparent sexual misconduct allegations. President Trump on Wednesday morning called on CNN to fire ...

Restaurant fires server who told police detective to ‘quit your job’ on his receipt

By Ann W. Schmidt | Fox News The detective reportedly threw away his food because he was worried something had been done to it. A restaurant server reportedly lost her ...

Trump slams Pelosi for visit to shuttered salon: ‘Constantly lecturing everyone else’

By Brooke Singman | Fox News ‘Crazy Nancy Pelosi is being decimated,’ president tweets. President Trump slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday for “constantly lecturing everyone else” after she visited a ...

Trump says Kennedy loss in Senate primary sign of ‘Radical Left’ control of Democrats and Biden

By Tyler Olson | Fox News The race is the first time in nearly 80 years a Kennedy lost an election in Massachusetts. President Trump on Wednesday morning weighed ...

Pelosi used shuttered San Francisco hair salon for blow-out, owner calls it ‘slap in the face’

By Brooke Singman | Fox News ‘We have been shut down for so long,’ owner says. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited a San Francisco hair salon on Monday afternoon for ...

Trump tours site of Kenosha riots, promises to help businesses rebuild

By Adam Shaw | Fox News ‘We’re going to help people rebuild their businesses in Kenosha.’ President Trump on Tuesday got an up-close look at the damage caused by ...

Trump to visit riot-hit Kenosha, after promising ‘no tolerance’ for violence

By Adam Shaw | Fox News ‘Anyone who breaks the law should be arrested, prosecuted and punished,’ Trump said. President Trump on Tuesday will travel to Kenosha, Wis., where he ...

Mike Tobin describes seeing rioters ‘pre-party in the parking lot’ before ‘big show of destruction’

By Angelica Stabile, Samuel Chamberlain | Fox News ‘I’ve heard people say things like ‘Looting is fun,'” Fox News correspondent says. Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin joined the ...

Kayleigh McEnany calls out CNN’s Chris Cuomo, Don Lemon over riot coverage

By Joseph A. Wulfsohn | Fox News The CNN anchors have previously downplayed the violence that has occurred amid nationwide protests. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany singled ...

Trump allies challenge Biden’s tougher tone on riots, note support for fund bailing out protesters

By Tyler Olson | Fox News ‘Donald Trump is the most lawless president in American history,’ said Biden’s spokesperson. As Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and running mate Sen. Kamala Harris have ...

Trump unloads on Biden, ‘left-wing political violence’ in ‘Democrat-run cities’ ahead of Kenosha trip

By Andrew O’Reilly | Fox News ‘The violence is fueled by the rhetoric of far-left politicians,’ Trump said during a press briefing. Ahead of his trip to Wisconsin, President ...