House Republicans passed a major tax and spending bill early Thursday, incorporating President Trump's priorities. The bill's passage was delayed by contentious negotiations over the SALT (state and local tax) deduction cap. Lawmakers from high-tax states successfully pressured for an increase to the cap, highlighting the fragility of...
The Supreme Court, in a 4-4 deadlock with Justice Barrett recused, upheld an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling blocking the creation of St. Isidore of Seville, a publicly funded Catholic charter school. The Oklahoma court deemed the school unconstitutional, violating the separation of church and state by promoting state-sponsored religious...
The Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4 on a case concerning Oklahoma's first religious public charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. The deadlock upholds an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling against the school, preventing its launch. Justice Amy Coney Barrett's non-participation was a key factor. The decision avoids...
The US Senate is considering overturning California's stricter vehicle emission standards, a move opposed by Democrats and environmental groups. This action, using the Congressional Review Act, would reverse decades of waivers allowing California to set stricter rules than federal standards. Supporters of the California standards argue they improve...
President Trump informed European leaders that Vladimir Putin believes he's winning the war in Ukraine, contradicting Trump's previous assertions of Putin's peace intentions. This revelation followed Trump's Monday phone call with Putin. Despite earlier promises to join sanctions against Russia if a ceasefire wasn't reached, Trump declined to...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's Oval Office meeting with President Trump sparked controversy. Trump presented a video montage alleging "white genocide" in South Africa, prompting concerns of a repeat of the Trump-Zelenskyy exchange. However, Ramaphosa remained calm, despite the "serious provocation." While some South Africans criticized his restraint,...
HuffPost, celebrating 20 years of delivering news, is appealing for reader support to sustain its commitment to fact-based journalism. The organization highlights its history of exclusives and impactful reporting, emphasizing the crucial role reader contributions played in navigating challenging periods. They are now seeking renewed support to ensure...
Hungary's government introduced a "transparency law" resembling Russia's foreign agent law, sparking widespread protests. Critics argue it's a crackdown on activists and media, while the government claims it protects sovereignty. The EU faces pressure to act, with options including Article 7 proceedings (suspending voting rights), cutting funding, or...
The US House narrowly passed a Republican-backed tax and spending bill, adding $3.8 trillion to the national debt. The bill includes tax cuts, increased military spending, and border enforcement measures, fulfilling several of President Trump's promises. Two Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the bill, which now faces Senate...
Congress is nearing a decision on exempting tips and overtime pay from federal income taxes, a campaign promise by President Trump. While supported by unions and some Democrats due to broad public appeal, conservative groups express concern over the deficit and potential labor market disruptions. The House is...
