Senate parliamentarian disapproves tax exemption for religious colleges and gun silencer deregulation in GOP major bill
A senator has dismissed Republican efforts to exempt a select few religious institutions, like Hillsdale University, from taxation on university contributions. This comes amid a proposed GOP bill aimed at significantly increasing taxes on donations from affluent universities, while specifically exempting Hillsdale, a Christian liberal arts college in Michigan, which has enlisted lobbyists to avoid […]
Trump impresses a lifelong Democrat with ‘big, beautiful bill’ and other leading stories
Good morning, welcome to TotalNews First. Here’s a look at what’s happening today… Top Headlines 1. Trump successfully engages lifelong Democrats with large initiatives. 2. China’s “agroterrorism” poses a potential threat to national survival. 3. A major scam was uncovered at an agency that sought to safeguard against Dogecoin. Key Highlights America’s Revival – Condoleezza […]
Trump’s economic advisor cautions that a recession could occur if the ‘big, beautiful bill’ is postponed.
Stephen Milan, the chairman of the White House Economic Advisors Council, raised concerns on Thursday regarding the potential economic fallout if President Trump’s domestic policy bill isn’t passed by the specified deadline. In a conversation with NewsNation’s Blake Burman about “The Hill,” Milan cautioned that if Congress doesn’t approve the so-called “big beautiful bill” by […]
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges Congress to remove the ‘revenge tax’ from the Major Bill
Bessent Urges Removal of “Revenge Tax” from Trump’s Bill On Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appealed to Congressional Republicans to eliminate the so-called “revenge tax” from President Trump’s significant legislation. This provision allows Trump to impose taxes on foreign investments held by U.S. residents, ostensibly as a response to countries that introduce new taxes on […]
Kendrick Perkins responds to Bill Simmons regarding NBA draft critique
Kendrick Perkins Responds to Bill Simmons’ Critique of ESPN’s NBA Draft Coverage Kendrick Perkins is clearly not impressed with Bill Simmons’ recent remarks regarding ESPN’s coverage of the 2025 NBA draft. The former NBA player and current analyst took a jab at Simmons on Thursday, following Simmons’ frustrations about how the network handled the first […]
House GOP moves forward with bill that weakens government oversight
The House Republicans have pushed forward a bill that aims to reduce funding for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) by about 50% in the fiscal year 2026, a decision that is likely to spark protests from Democrats. They argue that such a move runs counter to Republican claims of wanting to eliminate government waste. On […]
Senate Republicans must push the important bill to completion or encounter serious difficulties.
As President Trump’s significant initiatives continue to progress, he closely aligns with key figures like Mike Johnson, who has been a notable support for Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Recent challenges include senators concluding that several elements, especially substantial Medicaid reforms, cannot bypass the filibuster’s constraints. On the other hand, Democrats are unified against these […]
Rep. Tom Tiffany Reintroduces Bill to Prevent Future Presidents from Unilaterally Joining W.H.O. Pandemic Agreement
Congressman Seeks Senate Approval for WHO Pandemic Agreement Representative Tom Tiffany (R-WI) has reintroduced a bill asserting that any pandemic agreement made by the World Health Organization (WHO) should require Senate approval. This comes with the backing of nine colleagues in the House of Representatives. The “Whole Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Recognition Act” initially […]
Trump expresses his desire for Congress to provide a significant bill for the July 4th celebration.
WASHINGTON – President Trump expressed his hope on Thursday that his “big beautiful bill,” filled with campaign commitments, will be signed before next week’s Independence Day holiday. “We hope so,” he remarked to reporters after an event in the White House East Room, where he engaged with blue-collar workers, including Doordash drivers and electric linemen. […]
Bill Moyers, once a White House press secretary and later a respected TV journalist, has passed away at 91
Bill Moyers, Esteemed Journalist, Dies at 91 Bill Moyers, the legendary journalist and former White House press secretary under President Lyndon B. Johnson, has died at the age of 91. His son, William, shared that Moyers passed away at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York following a prolonged illness. Moyers’ extensive journalism career began nearly […]