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Sen. Ron Johnson denies getting dirt on Biden from Ukrainian lawmaker, blasts Blumenthal for ‘twisting’ classified briefings

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Trump says US will be ‘very careful’ after intel community warns of election interference from rival nations

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Group sends hundreds of thousands of ‘potentially misleading’ ballot applications

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Biden walks back African American ‘diversity’ remarks, lauds community’s ‘diversity of thought’

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Trump claims Biden ‘no longer worthy of the Black Vote’ in wake of diversity comment

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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

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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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Gaetz Says He Will Move to Oust McCarthy as House Speaker

By Bill Pan Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said on Oct. 1 that he plans to file a motion sometime this week to remove House Speaker ...

Open AI Exec Warns AI Is ‘Extremely Addictive,’ Humanity Could Become ‘Enslaved’

By Benjamin Kew A senior executive at the non-profit Open AI has warned that, as well as the potential existential threat posed by artificial intelligence ...

Trump’s Message Resonates With Californian Republicans: Leftist Policies Tarnished the Golden State

By Janice Hisle ANAHEIM, Calif.—After hearing former President Donald Trump describe their state’s Leftist-induced woes—and his resolve to reverse them—California Republicans said they feel new ...

House Passes 45-Day Stopgap Funding Bill, Sending Measure to Senate Hours Before Shutdown Deadline

By Lawrence Wilson The House of Representatives approved a stopgap funding bill that will avert a government shutdown at midnight tonight if adopted by the ...

Failed Funding Vote Exposes Depth of Divide Between House Republicans

By Lawrence Wilson House Republicans vented frustration with one another on Friday after 21 members joined Democrats in defeating a continuing resolution to extend government ...

Ramaswamy Says Transgenderism Is Mental Disorder: ‘It Is Not Compassionate to Affirm a Kid’s Confusion’

By Naveen Athrappully Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy termed transgenderism a mental health disorder at the second GOP presidential primary debate, calling such affirmations to children “cruelty.” During ...

Government Barrels Toward Shutdown as House Funding Stopgap Bill Fails on Floor

By Lawrence Wilson The House of Representatives defeated a stopgap funding bill on Friday, dealing a blow to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as he ...

Senator Dianne Feinstein Dies at 90

By Zachary Stieber The oldest member of Congress has died. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) passed away at age 90 during the evening of Sept. 28, her ...

Parents, Teachers Start Winning Court Battles Against Secret Gender Transition Policies

By Brad Jones A revolt against government policies that many say usurp parental authority is spreading across the nation—especially in blue states where lawmakers have ...

SEC Chief Warns Government Shutdown Might Affect Financial Markets

By Andrew Moran A U.S. government shutdown would potentially disrupt the financial markets by limiting regulatory oversight and preventing companies from going public or raising ...

Sidney Powell Accuses Fulton DA of Prosecutorial Misconduct

By Jack Phillips Former federal prosecutor Sidney Powell on Wednesday accused the team of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis of engaging in prosecutorial misconduct ...

700 Pages of New Whistleblower Information Point to Heated 1st Biden Impeachment Inquiry Hearing

By Mark Tapscott Mountains of evidence Republicans claim point to a decade and more of influence peddling and financial fraud involving President Joe Biden, his ...