A major tax package aimed at expanding the Child Tax Credit and cutting business taxes failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday, despite strong bipartisan support in the House earlier this year. The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 sought to increase the Child Tax Credit from $1,600 to $2,000 per child by 2025 and provide relief to lower-income families. … Continue reading Senate fails to advance major tax bill that would expand Child Tax Credit

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good has officially lost his primary recount, confirming his defeat to GOP state Sen. John McGuire. McGuire, who led by 374 votes in the June primary, will now face the end of Good’s tenure as chairman, making him the first sitting House Republican to lose to a primary challenger this year. The recount concludes the race, which saw significant GOP … Continue reading House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good loses Virginia primary recount

Former President Donald Trump proposed eliminating the tax on Social Security benefits in a recent Truth Social post. This tax, established by a bipartisan reform in 1983 under President Ronald Reagan, was designed to support the Social Security trust fund. Currently, up to 50% of Social Security benefits can be taxed for incomes between $25,000 and $34,000, and up to 85% for incomes above $34,000. … Continue reading Trump Floats End to Taxes on Social Security Benefits

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated there is “overwhelming evidence” that Edmundo González won Venezuela’s recent presidential election, despite incumbent Nicolás Maduro’s disputed victory. Blinken’s comments highlight the discrepancy between the government-controlled electoral council’s announcement of Maduro’s win and the opposition’s claim of a wide margin victory for González. The opposition disputes the official result, citing their own vote tally and access to … Continue reading Overwhelming evidence Venezuela opposition won election – Blinken

Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic presidential nomination after winning the necessary delegate votes, as confirmed by Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison on Friday. Harris, who will officially accept the nomination next week, becomes the party’s first Black female presidential nominee. Her nomination follows President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race last month and his endorsement of Harris. The switch to Harris has energized … Continue reading Harris clinches Democratic nomination, DNC announces

Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced a bipartisan package of bills aimed at making child care more affordable and accessible for low- and middle-income families. The proposal includes changes to existing tax credits to ease child care costs for working parents and a new program to retain child care workers. Kaine highlighted the high cost of child care, which has been rising … Continue reading Senators unveil bipartisan proposal aimed at making child care more affordable

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused Elon Musk of attempting to destabilize the country after Musk criticized the recent presidential election results. The National Electoral Council declared Maduro the winner with over 51% of the vote, while his main rival, Edmundo Gonzales, received 44%. Following the announcement, Gonzales’s supporters protested, alleging election fraud. Musk, via his platform X (formerly Twitter), accused Maduro of “major election … Continue reading Maduro declares Musk ‘archenemy’

At a recent Senate hearing, Republican senators voiced strong criticism of the Secret Service’s handling of the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. The hearing, led by Acting Director Ronald Rowe and Deputy Director Paul Abbate, took place 17 days after the incident but failed to answer many pressing questions. Senators, including Roger Marshall (R-KS), pointed to systemic failures within the Secret Service that have … Continue reading Republican Senators: Secret Service’s ‘Political Leadership’ Allowed Trump Shooting

Workplace smoking is facing a challenge on Capitol Hill, one of the last bastions where smoking in offices persists. Despite widespread bans across the U.S., some lawmakers, like Rep. Tom Cole, continue to smoke cigars in their offices. However, recent changes in House leadership, including Cole’s move from the Rules Committee to the Appropriations Committee, have left smokers without a dedicated space. Cole’s former Capitol … Continue reading In the Halls of the Capitol, Lawmakers Hunt for a Smoke-Filled Room

Nicolás Maduro’s regime is cracking down on a growing protest movement challenging election results that have reinforced his grip on power. Evidence suggests Maduro lost the election by a significant margin, sparking violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces. Authorities have begun arresting opposition leaders, including Edmundo González and María Corina Machado. Riot police used tear gas on protesters, and at least 11 deaths have … Continue reading Maduro Moves to Silence Opposition After Disputed Election

According to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s preteen daughter, Kim Ju-ae, is being groomed as a potential successor. The NIS revealed that Kim Ju-ae, around 11 years old, is receiving leadership training and has made numerous public appearances alongside her father, including at missile launches and state functions. This suggests a deliberate effort to prepare her for future leadership. Traditionally, … Continue reading Seoul’s spy agency names Kim Jong-un’s ‘likely successor’

Rep. Mike Kelly, who witnessed the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, will lead a House task force investigating the incident. The bipartisan panel, announced by Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, includes 13 lawmakers—seven Republicans and six Democrats. The task force will have subpoena power and aims to issue a final report by December 13. It will consolidate ongoing … Continue reading Pennsylvania congressman chosen to lead House task force investigating Trump assassination attempt

In an exclusive news article that was published by Breitbart News, it is being reported that former President Donald Trump’s campaign raised $25 million in one night at a cryptocurrency fundraiser in Nashville, Tennessee, according to sources. The event, organized by BTC Inc. CEO David Bailey and supported by Sen. Bill Hagerty, attracted many new Republican donors. Held at the Music City Center during the … Continue reading Donald Trump Raises $25 Million at Cryptocurrency Conference 

On Monday, President Joe Biden called for significant Supreme Court reforms and a constitutional amendment to limit presidential power. Speaking at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library, Biden proposed ending presidential immunity from federal criminal charges, implementing 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices, and enforcing strict ethics rules for the court, including financial disclosures and conflict-of-interest regulations. These measures aim to restore trust in … Continue reading Biden says Supreme Court’s ‘extreme opinions’ necessitate imposing new rules on justices

On Monday, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado claimed that the opposition has 73.2% of the voting tallies from Sunday’s election, suggesting a significant victory. Meanwhile, Pedro Urruchurtu, an adviser to Machado, reported that security forces were attempting to enter the Argentine embassy in Caracas where six asylum seekers from Machado’s campaign are staying. Protests erupted across Venezuela after President Nicolás Maduro declared victory, despite … Continue reading Venezuela opposition has 73% of vote tallies, says its victory is irreversible

A new Wall Street Journal poll reveals a tightly contested presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with Trump leading Harris 49% to 47% in a two-person matchup, within the margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points. Earlier this month, Trump had a six-point lead over President Biden before exiting the race and endorsing Harris. In a multicandidate scenario including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., … Continue reading Trump leads Harris in new WSJ poll

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. He plans to work from home and follow CDC guidelines, though it’s unclear if his diagnosis will impact his participation in the Senate’s final votes before the August recess. The Senate is set to vote on the bipartisan Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act and the Kids Online Safety Act. … Continue reading Fetterman diagnosed with COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms

Rep. Michael McCaul indicated that a report on the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump could be completed by the end of the year. Speaking on CBS News’s “Face the Nation,” McCaul criticized security failures that allowed the assailant to get dangerously close to Trump and revealed the attacker had a detonation device and two bombs. The House recently voted to establish a task … Continue reading McCaul says report on Trump assassination attempt could be out by end of year

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows’s attorneys have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to transfer his Georgia election racketeering case to federal court. They argue that, following a recent Supreme Court decision granting former President Trump some immunity in a federal election case, a federal forum is necessary to address the legal questions surrounding Meadows’s actions in his official capacity. The petition marks … Continue reading Mark Meadows asks Supreme Court to move Georgia election case to federal court 

On Sunday, Venezuelans cast their votes in a pivotal presidential election where longtime leader Nicolás Maduro faces one of his toughest political challenges. Long lines formed outside polling centers in Caracas before they opened at 6 a.m. ET, and voting continued until 6 p.m., with the possibility of extended hours for those still waiting. Results are yet to be announced. Voters expressed varied sentiments: some … Continue reading Venezuelans vote in election that could oust autocrat

JD Vance reportedly expressed strong negative views about the police and Donald Trump in messages to a Yale Law School classmate, Sofia Nelson, between 2014 and 2017. Nelson provided up to 90 messages and emails to the New York Times, revealing Vance’s criticism of Trump as a “morally reprehensible human being” and his disapproval of police conduct following the 2014 Ferguson shooting. Vance allegedly expressed … Continue reading JD Vance admitted he ‘hates cops’ & called Trump a ‘morally reprehensible’ in bombshell emails to classmate

This week, the Hungarian government under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed it has secured a billion-euro ($1.09 billion) loan from Chinese banks, which Budapest must repay in three years. The loan, finalized in April, came ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to Hungary, where he and Orbán signed over a dozen bilateral agreements. Following Hungary’s assumption of the EU Council presidency, Orbán and Xi … Continue reading Viktor Orbán’s Hungary Takes Out Billion Dollar Chinese Loan

Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.), the lead sponsor of the Access to Family Building Act, reported that a discharge petition for the bill gathered 155 signatures within its first 24 hours and now has nearly 190 signatures in total. House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (Mass.) emphasized that the petition represents a test for House members to demonstrate their positions on reproductive rights and freedom. The Access … Continue reading House Democrats look to force vote on IVF 

Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in a 55-second video released by her campaign. In the clip, Harris answers a call from the Obamas while heading to her motorcade, expressing her excitement about their support. Michelle Obama praises Harris, calling her candidacy historic, and Barack Obama emphasizes their pride and commitment to supporting her campaign. The endorsement, coming after … Continue reading Obama endorses Kamala Harris

The FBI confirmed Friday that former President Donald Trump was struck by a bullet in the right ear during the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month. This clarification came after FBI Director Christopher Wray had previously stated there was uncertainty about whether Trump’s injury was caused by shrapnel or a bullet. Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson, Trump’s former physician, also confirmed that … Continue reading FBI says Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet in assassination attempt