Senate unanimously approves $25,000 tax break for tipped workers
Senate's unanimous approval of a tax deduction bill on tips, championed by Sen. Ted Cruz, could affect 4 million workers in tipped occupations.
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House Republicans Balk at Interior’s Proposed 30-Percent Budget Cut
Administration’s $11.9 billion plan eliminates up to 10 percent of agency workers, spurring Western lawmakers to question if savings are worth their cost. The Trump administration’s “skinny budget” slashes Department of Interior spending by 30.5 percent and eliminates up to 10 percent of its 60,000 workers. Those staffing cuts are not sitting well with House
4 Takeaways From Confirmation Hearing of Trump’s IRS Nominee
Billy Long, a former congressman, is being considered to head the IRS at a time when the beleaguered agency is ‘at a crossroads,’ one senator said. Former congressman Billy Long, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the IRS, on May 20 pledged to improve the agency to better serve taxpayers. In testimony before the Senate
Senate Advances Cryptocurrency Legislation
The bill was initially defeated on cloture after Democrats yanked support, but they reversed course after talks. The bill is likely to be passed by the body. WASHINGTON—The Senate on May 19 voted to advance a bill that would establish regulations for the cryptocurrency industry, several days after an initial vote failed because of Democratic
Pittsburgh mayoral primary sees major upset as ‘old guard’ candidate defeats progressive incumbent Ed Gainey
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey was ousted Tuesday in a stiff Democratic primary challenge from Corey O'Connor, who also outraised and outspent the incumbent on the campaign trail.
Soros-backed Philadelphia DA survives primary challenge, but potential GOP wrinkle ahead
Philadelphia Democrat District Attorney Lawrence Krasner survived a primary challenge from Judge Pat Dugan on Tuesday, but the two could potentially face a rematch in November.
Senate Confirms Charles Kushner as US Ambassador to France
The real estate mogul and father of Trump’s son-in-law was confirmed in a 51-45 vote. The Senate on Monday confirmed Charles Kushner, a New Jersey real estate mogul and father of Jared Kushner, as United States ambassador to France. Kushner, 71, was confirmed by the upper chamber in a 51–45 vote on Monday. Who Is