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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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Joe Biden should not debate President Trump, Clinton’s ex-WH spokesman says

by USNN World NewsAugust 3, 2020August 3, 2020

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Cuban business owner in Louisville decries BLM protesters’ demands as ‘mafia tactics’

by USNN World NewsAugust 3, 2020August 31, 2024

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New Study Says EV Conversion Will Hike Lithium Demand and Increased Mining Will Cause Wider Environmental Damage

By Mark Tapscott and Madalina Vasiliu Converting America’s fleet of privately owned cars and trucks from internal combustion gasoline and diesel-fueled engines to Electric Vehicles (EVs) will cause critical shortages ...

Truck Overturns in Arizona, Spills Nitric Acid, Triggers Shelter-in-Place Alert

By Mimi Nguyen Ly An emergency shelter-in-place has been issued for nearby residents after a truck carrying hazardous materials overturned on Feb. 14 on a highway ...

Officials Say ‘Plume of Chemicals’ in Ohio River Moving Downstream After Train Derailment

By Jack Phillips A top Ohio environmental official on Tuesday confirmed a “plume of chemicals” in the Ohio River is currently moving downstream after a train derailed ...

Nikki Haley Makes Major Announcement Regarding 2024 Presidential Bid

By Tom Ozimek Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on Tuesday issued a video statement in which she officially threw her hat in the ring for the ...

Black National Anthem at Super Bowl Stirs Controversy

By Tom Ozimek The NFL’s pre-Super Bowl festivities over the weekend included a performance of a song known colloquially as the “Black National Anthem,” stirring controversy ...

Missouri AG Investigates Allegations That Hundreds of Children Were Harmed at Transgender Clinic

By Janice Hisle Missouri’s attorney general says his office and two other agencies are investigating a St. Louis transgender clinic for allegedly “harming hundreds of children.” The investigation ...

State Supreme Court Blocks Mother From Vaccinating Children Against COVID-19

By Zachary Stieber The Rhode Island Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a mother from getting her children vaccinated against COVID-19. A trial court in January rejected arguments from ...

DeSantis Wins Control of Disney’s Special Self-Governing District: ‘New Era of Accountability’

By Tom Ozimek Florida lawmakers have passed a bill giving control of Disney’s special tax district in central Florida to a Senate-approved board, handing a ...

Trump Lays Out Vision for America’s Energy Policy If Elected President

By Tom Ozimek Former President Donald Trump has released a campaign video in which he outlined his vision for domestic energy production while drawing a contrast with ...

8 Arrested in $1 Million Retail Theft Scheme Targeting Apple Stores in California

By Jamie Joseph Eight suspects have been arrested for allegedly stealing about $1 million worth of merchandise primarily from Apple stores, state Attorney General Rob ...

US Shoots Down ‘High-Altitude Object’ Over Alaska: White House

By Andrew Thornebrooke The United States shot down an unknown flying object off the coast of Alaska on Feb. 10, according to National Security Council Coordinator for ...

Department of Energy Announces $2 Billion Loan to Electric Vehicle Battery Component Maker

By Samantha Flom Redwood Materials, a Nevada-based battery recycling startup, has secured a $2 billion conditional loan commitment from the Department of Energy to ramp ...