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NRA fights back, files its own suit against NY attorney general seeking to disband organization

by USNN World NewsAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

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Washington Post issues major correction after botching Trump-Twitter post

by USNN World NewsAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

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Cities go to extremes with quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines

by USNN World NewsAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

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Pelosi blasts Trump for saying he may deliver convention speech from White House: ‘He can’t do that’

by USNN World NewsAugust 5, 2020August 5, 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.”

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Trump downplays Republican concerns about giving nomination acceptance at White House: ‘It is legal, there is no Hatch Act’

by USNN World NewsAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020

Trump calls Black Lives Matter a 'Marxist group,' rips athletes kneeling for anthem

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Trump rips athletes kneeling for anthem, calls Black Lives Matter a ‘Marxist group’

by USNN World NewsAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020

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Carolyn Maloney declared winner in New York congressional race marred by mail-in ballot problems

by USNN World NewsAugust 4, 2020February 26, 2025

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DB Cooper case gets new clues in tiny algae found on ransom money, study says

by USNN World NewsAugust 4, 2020August 4, 2020

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CNN’s Brian Stelter ridiculed for claiming ‘right-wing media tempest’ is behind push for Biden not to debate Trump

by USNN World NewsAugust 4, 2020October 29, 2020

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NYC crime spree knocks on the doorsteps of America’s ultra-rich

by USNN World NewsAugust 4, 2020December 19, 2024

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Trump warns election result could take ‘two months’ because of mail-in voting

by USNN World NewsAugust 4, 2020October 29, 2024

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Minneapolis’ Frey accuses Walz of dragging feet during early unrest

by USNN World NewsAugust 4, 2020August 4, 2020

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California district attorney blasts Newsom’s leadership: ‘The blood of the children…is on your

By Audrey Conklin | Fox News ‘Stop using COVID-19 to further your political agenda,’ she said The Fresno County district attorney condemned Gov. Gavin Newsom’s changes to the state’s ...

Trump rallies at Florida’s The Villages to shore up support among senior citizens

By Paul Best FOXBusiness Biden has slight lead on Trump among seniors and in the Sunshine State. President Trump visited The Villages, a retirement community of more than ...

Joe Biden’s energy comments are a mix of incoherent and terrifying: Sen. Kevin Cramer

By Kevin Cramer FOXBusiness The former vice president’s proposals are dangerous and disconnected from reality. If former Vice President Joe Biden’s answers on energy during Thursday night’s presidential debate ...

Final Trump-Biden presidential debate: Top 5 moments

By Tyler Olson | Fox News Hunter Biden story, exchanges on immigration and coronavirus among top moments. The final debate of the 2020 presidential election between President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden involved heated but ...

At final presidential debate Biden offers stunning misunderstanding of how economy actually works

By Andy Puzder FOXBusiness Biden spouted a slew of fundamental inaccuracies on Thursday night. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spent three days locked in his house this week, avoiding ...

Biden on the defensive after Trump calls him out allegedly pledging to ‘destroy the oil industry’

By Tyler Olson | Fox News Biden has remained consistent that he won’t ban fracking but plans to get to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. After the final debate on ...

Trump, Biden clash on China, COVID in final presidential debate before election

By Adam Shaw | Fox News The final presidential debate will be moderated by NBC’s Kristen Welker. Fox News Democracy 2020: Presidential Debate President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are facing ...

Jobless claims lower than expected, but remain historically high

By Megan Henney FOXBusiness More than 64M Americans have sought jobless aid since coronavirus began. The number of Americans applying for state unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped last week, ...

Violent summer proves deciding factor for some Minnesota voters

By Audrey Conklin | Fox News President Trump says he’s confident of winning Minnesota, despite polls that show him trailing Democratic challenger Joe Biden in the battleground state, which has voted ...

Progressive journalist slams corporate media for ‘dangerous’ blackout of Hunter Biden scandal

By Brian Flood | Fox News ‘This is dangerous for the future of journalism,’ Jordan Chariton says. Progressive journalist Jordan Chariton slammed corporate media on Thursday for ignoring the ongoing ...

Deposition transcripts of accused Epstein enabler released amid trial

By Stephanie Pagones | Fox News The depositions were taken as part of a lawsuit brought against Maxwell by Virginia Roberts Giuffre. More than 400 pages of deposition transcripts ...

Trump knocks Pelosi, Schumer for ‘blue-state bailout’ amid coronavirus relief standstill

By Brittany De Lea FOXBusiness Senate Democrats blocked an attempt by Republicans to push through a $500 billion relief provision. President Trump went after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ...