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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

Economy

White House considering unilateral actions with coronavirus aid bill stuck in Congress

by USNN World NewsAugust 3, 2020August 3, 2020

NATIONAL NEWS

Mike Braun: ‘Good Chance’ Three Senate Democrats Could Clear Trump in Impeachment Trial

By Sean Moran Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) told Breitbart News during a press conference Tuesday as many as three Democrat senators could vote to clear ...

RNC: Impeachment a Partisan Attempt to Rob Voters of Chance to Re-Elect Trump

By Kristina Wong The Republican National Committee slammed Democrats’ announcement on Tuesday of two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, calling it an attempt ...

Geraldo Rivera: House Democrats’ Impeachment Effort is ‘Constitutional Vandalism’

By Joshua Caplan Fox News Channel contributor Geraldo Rivera blasted the House Democrats’ impeachment process against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, calling it “an act of ...

Lindsey Graham: FBI Ran ‘Criminal Enterprise to Defraud the FISA Court’

By Joshua Caplan Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Monday excoriated the FBI’s investigation into now-debunked collusion between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia as a “criminal ...

Report: Over 40 Virginia Counties Now Second Amendment Sanctuaries

By AWR Hawkins A report from CNN claims over 40 counties in Virginia are now declared as Second Amendment Sanctuaries. On December 5, 2019, Breitbart News reported 23 ...

Democrats’ ‘Abuse of Power’ Article Revives Disastrous Johnson Impeachment

By Joel B Pollack Democrats are echoing the worst impeachment in American history — the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson in 1868 — by drafting ...

Full Doc: Read the IG Report on FBI’s Surveillance of the Trump Campaign

By Joshua Caplan The Justice Department’s inspector general (IG) report states the FBI possessed an “authorized purpose” to investigate the 2016 Trump campaign, but says the bureau committed ...

House Democrats announce articles of impeachment against President Trump

By Brooke Singman | Fox News House Democrats are expected to announce articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday focused on abuse of power and obstruction ...

Poll: Donald Trump Beating 2020 Democrats in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin

By Charlie Spiering President Donald Trump is now leading Democrat presidential candidates in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, as Congressional Democrats continue struggling to impeach the ...

Nolte: 2020 Polls Show Impeachment Is Kamikaze Mission for Democrats

By John Nolte The crazed media and deranged Democrats are about to do something never before seen in America: impeach a president with absolutely no ...

Democrat Counsel Daniel Goldman Refuses to Say Who Ordered Phone Snooping

By Joel B. Pollack House Intelligence Committee Democrat counsel Daniel Goldman refused Monday to answer questions from House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-GA) ...

Democrat Counsels Barry Berke, Daniel Goldman Donated Thousands to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama

By Joel B. Pollack Barry Berke and Daniel Goldman, the lawyers for Democrats in Monday’s impeachment hearing at the House Judiciary Committee, have donated thousands ...