The US Senate unanimously passed the No Tax on Tips Act, sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz and Jacky Rosen. The bill provides a tax deduction of up to $25,000 for reported cash tips, with a salary cap of $160,000. While gaining bipartisan support and endorsed by both Trump...
President Trump announced a $175 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense system, aiming for completion by 2029. The system, capable of intercepting missiles globally, including from space, has drawn criticism from China. The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the project, citing concerns about escalating an arms race and violating the...
Corey O'Connor, son of a former Pittsburgh mayor, won the Democratic primary for mayor, defeating incumbent Ed Gainey. This victory follows a trend of progressive losses in major US cities. O'Connor, Allegheny County controller, will face Republican Tony Moreno in November's general election, but given Pittsburgh's history, winning the...
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announced a U-turn on cuts to winter fuel payments affecting over nine million pensioners. The cuts, implemented last year, reduced eligibility for the £200-£300 payment. Starmer stated the government will review the eligibility threshold, aiming to restore payments to more pensioners in a future...
Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his war in Ukraine while pursuing a negotiated peace on his terms. His hardline stance, resisting calls for an immediate ceasefire, has withstood pressure from Ukraine and the West. A recent phone call between Putin and President Trump revealed that Trump now supports...
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk region for the first time since Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian incursion. The Kremlin reported Putin visited a nuclear plant and met volunteers. State media showcased the visit, aiming to portray normalcy despite ongoing fighting. Ukraine's August offensive briefly seized...
Labour leader Keir Starmer has performed a U-turn on his party's policy to means-test winter fuel allowance for pensioners, a decision made nearly a year ago. The policy, widely criticized and blamed for poor election results, will be revised in the autumn budget. This reversal comes amid internal...
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a progressive reformer, won his primary election, securing a second term. Despite criticism from his opponent, who argued Krasner's policies led to increased crime, voters supported Krasner's approach, which focuses on rehabilitation and reducing mass incarceration. Krasner's policies include dropping marijuana possession...
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced an agreement on state tax deductions, paving the way for a $3 trillion-plus fiscal bill to reach the House floor. The bill, a key part of Trump's second-term agenda, includes significant tax cuts and spending reductions, despite opposition from some Republicans and concerns about...
Rep. Gerry Connolly, 75, a Virginia Democrat, passed away Wednesday morning at home surrounded by family. His family announced his death, noting his dedication to public service. Connolly, who served in Congress since 2009, had recently announced he would not seek reelection due to the return of his esophageal...
