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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

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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

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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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Texas Democrat accused of cocaine possession in arrest warrant, surrenders

By Robert Gearty | Fox News A prominent member of the Texas State Legislature turned himself in Thursday after an arrest warrant was issued accusing him of dropping an envelope containing small ...

Pence adviser says Trump request that Ukraine open Biden probe was ‘unusual and inappropriate’

By Samuel Chamberlain | Fox News An adviser to Vice President Mike Pence told House impeachment investigators this month that President Trump’s request for Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to open an investigation ...

‘Furious’ Trump sounds off on whistleblower, inquiry in exclusive interview with Dan Bongino

By Julia Musto | Fox News President Trump is right to be “furious” about House Democrats’ impeachment push, Fox News contributor Dan Bongino said Saturday. Appearing on “Fox & Friends: Weekend,” Bongino said ...

Gregg Jarrett on Trump tweet attacking Yovanovitch during hearing: ‘He had no choice’

By Joshua Nelson | Fox News After President Trump criticized former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch on Twitter during her impeachment inquiry testimony Friday, Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarret said that the ...

Chris Stewart takedown of Yovanovitch shows Democrats have ‘no case,’ GOP says

By Victor Garcia | Fox News From the view of the White House and some top Republicans, U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart’s questioning of former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch on Friday was ...

Ethics Committee releases messages showing Tlaib asking campaign for personal money, as ethics probes announced

By Gregg Re | Fox News The House Ethics Committee on Thursday released a trove of striking internal campaign communications sent in 2018 by Michigan Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib, ...

Fox News beats all broadcast, cable networks in impeachment hearing viewership

By Brian Flood | Fox News Fox News’ coverage of the first day of impeachment hearings Wednesday outperformed all broadcast and cable news networks in total viewers, according to ...

Ken Starr, Former Clinton Prosecutor, Says Impeachment Efforts Lack a Star Witness

By Zachary Stieber Ken Starr, the independent counsel who headed the impeachment investigation of President Bill Clinton in the 1990s, said that House Democrats appear to lack ...

Democrat Rep. Van Drew Says Impeachment Testimony Is ‘Hearsay’

By Jack Phillips Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-N.J.), who represents a congressional district that voted in favor of President Trump, said that diplomat Bill Taylor’s testimony ...

Adam Schiff Will Be Called as a Witness in Senate Impeachment Trial: Graham

By Zachary Stieber House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) will be called as a witness in a Senate impeachment trial, which will be held if ...

Kevin McCarthy Says House Democrat Told Him They Want to Switch Parties

By Jack Phillips House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has said some Democrats are starting to second-guess the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, as well as the ...

Nancy Pelosi refers to reporter as ‘Mr. Republican talking points’ after whistleblower question

By Brian Flood | Fox News House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused Sinclair Broadcast Group reporter James Rosen of spouting GOP talking points after he asked a question about the ...