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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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Trump-Biden presidential debate schedule now in limbo amid fight over format change

By Brooke Singman | Fox News The presidential debate schedule was thrown into uncertainty on Thursday. The presidential debate schedule was thrown into uncertainty on Thursday amid a ...

Top 5 vice presidential debate moments between Pence, Harris

By Tyler Olson | Fox News Coronavirus, packing the Supreme Court and more were on the table in the debate between the vice presidential candidates. In a debate that was ...

Vice presidential debate: Kamala Harris ducks Pence’s court-packing question

By Brooke Singman | Fox News Vice President Mike Pence hammered Sen. Kamala Harris Wednesday night over whether Democrats would pack the Supreme Court should they not “get their way,” and ...

Washington Post’s Megan McArdle knocks gender defense of Harris: ‘Pence is actually a good debater,’ she ‘is… not’

By Joseph A. Wulfsohn | Fox News ‘Stop grading us on a curve. We can make the grade,’ the columnist said. Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle dismissed the various ...

Biden and Harris spar over Supreme Court, COVID and economy in closely fought debate

By Paul Steinhauser | Fox News The VP nominees clashed over coronavirus, the Amy Coney Barrett nomination and taxes. Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence didn’t waste ...

Vice presidential debate: Pence blasts Biden as ‘cheerleader for communist China’

By Brooke Singman | Fox News Pence said China is ‘to blame’ for the coronavirus. Vice President Mike Pence slammed Democratic nominee Joe Biden for being a “cheerleader ...

Biden falsely claims Obama gave 18,000 people clemency, was actually less than 2,000

By Joseph A. Wulfsohn | Fox News The Obama administration actually denied over 18,000 clemency requests. Joe Biden appeared to have his facts way off regarding the Obama administration’s ...

Biden raises eyebrows after telling ‘these beautiful young ladies’ he wants to ‘see them dancing when they’re four years older’

By Joseph A. Wulfsohn | Fox News This isn’t the first time Biden’s remarks have gone viral this week. Joe Biden has been raising eyebrows again with remarks he ...

How much did the Russia and Hillary Clinton email probes cost taxpayers?

By Lucas Manfredi FOXBusiness Taxpayers were left to foot the bill for investigations that cost millions. President Trump announced Tuesday evening that he has “fully authorized the total Declassification of ...

Trump’s declassification of Russia, Clinton docs sparks fierce fights between current and ex-officials

By Edmund DeMarche | Fox News Some of Trump’s critics took to Twitter to downplay the significance of the announcement. President Trump’s decision Tuesday to authorize the declassification of all documents ...

White House says Trump is ‘projecting strength’ as he battles coronavirus, defends taking off mask

By Brooke Singman | Fox News The president returned to the White House Monday evening after being discharged from Walter Reed. The White House is defending President Trump as he fights coronavirus, saying ...

Fed’s Powell urges more federal stimulus to help economy recover from coronavirus pandemic

By Megan Henney FOXBusiness Powell said the recovery will be ‘strong and move faster’ if Congress provides more stimulus. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell urged lawmakers to provide the pandemic-stricken economy ...