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Trump promotes raising tariffs, corporate tax cut in battle over economy with Harris
Former President Donald Trump vowed to protect U.S. industries, if elected, by increasing import tariffs and cutting other taxes and regulations.
Trump’s Jan. 6 case to extend beyond Election Day under timeline laid out by judge
The case accusing former President Donald Trump of subverting the 2020 presidential election results will move ahead, a judge said Thursday.
Harris to roll out new plan on tax relief for small businesses
Vice President Kamala Harris wants to expand the tax deduction to $50,000 on business start-up costs and simplify tax filing for entrepreneurs.
Harris, Walz defend past statements, promise ‘opportunity economy’ in CNN interview
Thursday's interview came a week after Harris formally accepted the party’s nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Special Counsel Smith files new indictment in Trump’s Jan. 6 case
The new indictment comes after the Supreme Court ruled on July 1 that presidents enjoy criminal immunity for their official “core constitutional” duties while in office.
DOJ looks to revive classified documents case against Trump, argues judge’s dismissal was ‘flawed’
The appeals process could take months, likely closing the door on any movement in the classified documents case against Trump before November’s election.
Struggle for control of Congress intensifies as presidential contest shifts
The 2024 battle for control of Congress centers on just a handful of Senate races and about two dozen House seats.
Chair of U.S. Senate tax panel probes GOP megadonor’s travel gifts to Clarence Thomas
Investigative reports have revealed luxury travel, school tuition and property gifted to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thomas or his family members.
U.S. Senate fails to advance expanded child tax credit, despite broad House support
The procedural vote to advance the package was largely viewed as a messaging exercise by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ahead of the August recess.
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations chair sees tensions rising after death of Hamas leader
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was reportedly killed Wednesday in Tehran hours after attending the inauguration for Iran’s new president.
In rare bipartisan vote, U.S. Senate passes package aimed at protecting kids online
Civil liberties and LGBTQ organizations say the measures would hand the government power to subjectively censor content.
Biden urges term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices, new ethics rules
The proposal comes as public trust in the high court flags after recent ethics scandals and the overturning of Roe v. Wade.