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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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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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The Disinformation-Industrial Complex vs. Domestic Terror

By Benjamin Weingarten and RealClearInvestigations Combating disinformation has been elevated to a national security imperative under the Biden administration, as codified in its first-of-its-kind National Strategy for Countering ...

Kellyanne Conway Breaks Silence on Michael Cohen’s Trump Allegations

By Jack Phillips Former White House adviser Kellyanne Conway disputed allegations made by former President Donald Trump’s attorney Michael Cohen that are being investigated by ...

Arizona Supreme Court Breathes New Life Into Key Part of Kari Lake’s Election Lawsuit

By Tom Ozimek The Arizona Supreme Court has sent a key part of Kari Lake’s election lawsuit back to trial court for review, breathing new ...

Trump Lawyer Says Manhattan DA Bragg Should Be Investigated, Ethics Complaint Filed

By Gary Bai Joseph Tacopina, attorney for former President Donald Trump, has accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of violating prosecutorial conduct in his case ...

TikTok a CCP ‘Intelligence Weapon’: Experts Sound Alarm on Threat

By Andrew Thornebrooke News Analysis Social media giant TikTok is aggressively lobbying in Washington ahead of congressional hearings on the company’s ties to China’s communist regime. TikTok ...

‘Totally Exculpatory’: Trump Reveals Cohen Attorney Letter He Says Will Undercut Manhattan DA’s Case

By Gary Bai Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday revealed a letter that he says is “totally exculpatory” evidence proving his innocence in the Stormy ...

Manchin Says Biden’s ‘Radical’ ESG Agenda Is ‘Absolutely Infuriating,’ Undermines National Security

By Tom Ozimek Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) sharply criticized the Biden administration on Monday after President Joe Biden vetoed bipartisan legislation aimed at blocking a ...

DeSantis Says He Could Win in 2024, but Stops Short of Announcing a Run

By Katabella Roberts Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has touted his ability to defeat President Joe Biden in the 2024 elections if he enters the presidential race. In ...

Trump Says Key Witness ‘Told the Truth’ and Left ‘Great’ Impression on Manhattan Grand Jury

By Jack Phillips Former President Donald Trump said that his former attorney, Michael Cohen, isn’t a credible witness as another Trump-affiliated lawyer, Robert Costello, indicated ...

Senate Votes to Begin Debate on Bill Repealing Iraq War Authorizations

By Jackson Richman The Senate voted on March 21 to advance a repeal of two U.S. authorizations for military action against Iraq. The upper congressional chamber ...

Ahead of Potential Trump Indictment Manhattan DA Faces Questions Over ‘Tenuous and Untested’ Legal Theory

By Janice Hisle America’s 45th president, Donald Trump, appears poised to become the nation’s first president to be indicted on criminal charges. Such a prosecution ...

Judge Blocks 1999 California Law Requiring Specific Safety Features for Handguns

By Katabella Roberts A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against key parts of California’s Unsafe Handgun Act that would require new semiautomatic handguns to be ...