Senate agrees on a $25,000 tax relief for tipped employees
US Senate Passes Bill on Tax Credits for Tips The US Senate has approved a new piece of legislation that provides tax credits for tips, potentially worth up to $25,000. This bill also aims to expand the business tax credit related to payroll taxes for tips received in beauty and spa services, pending its enactment. […]
Nevadans inching toward ‘No Tax on Tips’ as bill moves through US Senate with unanimous, bipartisan backing
Tax Exemption on Tips Bill Advances in Senate LAS VEGAS – A significant campaign promise from former President Donald Trump appears to be gaining traction in Nevada. The proposed tax law concerning tips has received unanimous, bipartisan approval in the US Senate. Now, the bill is set for further consideration. If enacted, it would exempt […]
Marco Rubio Vows to Keep Revoking Student Visas Amid Intense Senate Hearing
Rubio’s Visa Controversy at Senate Hearing During a heated Senate hearing on Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed his intention to revoke student visas, a move that drew sharp criticism from Democrats. They accused him of undermining free speech, particularly directed at critics of Israel. Rubio took pride in his actions—citing specific laws that […]
Senate approves legislation providing tax deduction for tips up to $25,000
US Senate Passes Bill for Tax Credits on Tips The US Senate has recently approved a new bill that would provide tax credits on tips, with a potential cap of up to $25,000. This legislation also looks to extend the business tax credit on payroll taxes related to tips for beauty and spa services, pending […]
Democrats Keep NY State Senate Seat That Trump Easily Won
Democrats Secure NY Senate Seat in Special Election In a recent special election, Democrats successfully retained a traditionally Jewish New York State Senate seat, as their significant 2-1 party registration advantage proved overwhelming for the GOP. Democrat Sam Sutton ran against Republican Nachman Coleler to fill the vacancy left by former Senator Simcha Felder, who […]
Democrats triumph in New York state Senate election in a district supportive of Trump.
Democrat Sam Sutton has emerged victorious in a special election for the New York Senate, successfully countering Republican efforts to shift conservative districts, according to Decist Desk HQ. Sutton, a businessman and leader of a nonprofit organization for several years, defeated Republican Nachman Callenor, a lawyer with a prior run for the state legislature about […]
Kristi Noem Encounters Difficult Questions from Senate Democrats
Senate Hearing on Immigration Spending Plan The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) supports Kristi Noem’s appearance before the Senate today as lawmakers discuss the Democrats’ spending proposal for 2026 in the committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The hearing, led by Rand Paul (R-KY), focused on visa workers. Several Democrats participated, seemingly motivated by […]
RFK Jr. faces criticism during Senate hearing on research funding reductions and anticipated farming report
On Tuesday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced challenging inquiries from the Senate Budget Committee while justifying the significant cuts proposed in the Trump administration’s 2026 budget. This marked Kennedy’s third Congressional budget hearing, and lawmakers from both parties expressed worries about the potential impact these cuts, including the halting of funding subsidies, would […]
Senate unanimously establishes Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ policy as law
Senate Approves Trump’s Policy Unanimously The Senate has passed President Donald Trump’s general policy without dissent. On Tuesday, he received 100 votes, thanks to the efforts of Senators Ted Cruz from Texas and Jackie Rosen from Nevada, who were pivotal in advancing the legislation. This reflects a key point in Trump’s campaign, prominently featured in […]
Senate Republicans plan to reject California’s EPA waiver this week, according to Thune.
Senate Republicans to Vote on California Emissions Waiver Senate Republicans have announced plans to vote this week on whether to revoke California’s emissions waiver granted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This waiver allows California to implement stricter vehicle emission standards than those set at the federal level, including a requirement that all vehicles sold […]