New GOP bill seeks to hold private universities to same tax standard as corporations: ‘On notice’
Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas is introducing legislation to raise taxes on private university endowment profits to be in line with the corporate tax rate.
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Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn eyes gubernatorial bid: report
Sen. Marsha Blackburn reportedly told people that she will likely mount a gubernatorial bid.
President Biden releases farewell letter, says it’s been ‘privilege of my life to serve this nation’
President Biden released a farewell letter Wednesday, saying that “It has been the privilege of my life to serve this nation for over 50 years."
Pam Bondi, Trump’s attorney general pick, to appear for confirmation hearing
Washington — Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general who represented President-elect Donald Trump during his first impeachment, is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday as she seeks confirmation to serve as the nation’s top law enforcement officer. Trump selected Bondi to be his nominee for U.S. attorney general after his
Marco Rubio to face senators at confirmation hearing for secretary of state
Washington — Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the State Department as secretary of state, will face questions from his Senate colleagues on Wednesday morning in what is expected to be one of the least contentious confirmation hearings this week. Rubio, who has extensive foreign policy experience, is likely to sail through
DeSantis orders flags at full-staff for Trump’s inauguration despite 30-day mourning period for Jimmy Carter
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags at state buildings to be at full-staff for President-elect Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20 despite a 30-day mourning for Jimmy Carter.
Florida proposal would bar illegal migrants in the US from attending some colleges
A Florida state lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban illegal migrants from being admitted to public colleges and universities with an acceptance rate under 85%.