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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

Trump Campaign Hauls in $13 Million in Two Days After Pelosi Impeachment Announcement

By Jack Phillips President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign has raised $13 million after a Democratic-led impeachment inquiry. A sponsored Facebook ad for Trump’s campaign read that “there are ...

Stephen Miller says Trump is ‘real whistleblower’ and calls complaint ‘partisan hit job’ in contentious interview

By Andrew O’Reilly | Fox News White House senior policy adviser Stephen Miller said on Sunday President Trump is the real “whistleblower” and slammed the whistleblower complaint that spurred ...

Ken Starr points to key word in whistleblower complaint, says it suggests ‘poor judgment’

By Edmund DeMarche | Fox News Ken Starr, the former independent counsel who spearheaded the 1990s investigation into President Clinton, told Fox News on Saturday that he was troubled ...

Giuliani was not working alone in Biden Ukraine probe

By Ronn Blitzer | Fox News Rudy Giuliani was not the only attorney trying to get damaging information on Joe Biden from Ukrainian officials, and President Trump’s decision to ...

Whistleblower Complaint Conflicts With Trump–Zelensky Call Transcript

BY IVAN PENTCHOUKOV The content of a whistleblower complaint about a call between President Donald Trump and the Ukrainian leader conflicts with the official transcript of the conversation between the ...

All Hell Is About To Break Loose: The Truth Hidden By The MSM And The Frantic Panic Behind The ‘Impeachment Push’ As Media Work Overtime To Protect The Deep State Lies

By Susan Duclos – All News PipeLine Gallup which has been monitoring trust in the media since the 1970s, has come out with their 2019 numbers and finds ...

Trump: Democrats ‘Are Trying to Stop Me, Because I Am Fighting for You’

By Janita Kan Following his criticism of the Democrats on Saturday morning, President Donald Trump expressed his resolve to fight for the American people in a video message, amid ...

Rep. Gaetz defends Trump’s Ukraine phone call, says Dems playing ‘pin the tail on the impeachment theory’

By Victor Garcia | Fox News Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., defended President Trump against criticism that he asked the president of Ukraine for a “favor” during their controversial phone call that ...

Former CIA officer who’s a Democrat says Trump impeachment inquiry setting ‘horrific precedent’

By David Montanaro | Fox News The impeachment inquiry set in motion by House Democrats this week is setting a “horrific precedent” and the whistleblower must testify before Congress, ...

Trump calls AOC, Schiff and Nadler ‘Democrat Savages’ as impeachment calls intensify

By Sam Dorman | Fox News President Trump launched a fresh attack on prominent Democrats on Saturday, accusing leading impeachment proponents of stalling progress and acting like “savages.” “Can you imagine ...

Hannity calls Dems ‘dirtbags,’ says Trump won’t be removed from office

By Victor Garcia | Fox News Sean Hannity ripped Democrats Friday, calling them “dirtbags,” and declared that President Trump would not be removed from office despite efforts by Democrats to ...

Former George W. Bush aide calls impeachment ‘a fool’s errand being pushed by fools’

By Charles Creitz | Fox News An impeachment inquiry into President Trump is a foolish endeavor that will likely backfire on the Democratic Party, according to Ned Ryun. Ryun, a ...