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Senate Republicans choose not to discuss with the parliamentarian about Trump tax cuts and their impact on the deficit.

Senate Republicans choose not to discuss with the parliamentarian about Trump tax cuts and their impact on the deficit.

Senate Democrats have made several attempts to connect with their Republican colleagues in order to clarify a central question: would extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts contribute to a future federal deficit? They claim that Republicans have entirely dismissed this discussion up to now. The ongoing partisan clash surrounding the budgetary implications of solidifying Trump’s tax […]

Senator Lee removes public land sale clause from Republican tax legislation

Senator Lee removes public land sale clause from Republican tax legislation

Democrats Force Reading of Trump’s 940-page Bill Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee withdrew a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Saturday night, which would have permitted the sale of federal lands for development. This decision followed significant backlash from fellow conservatives. In a message shared on X, Lee mentioned, “I’ve been listening […]

CBO warns that the tax section of the GOP megabill might breach the Senate Byrd Rule

CBO warns that the tax section of the GOP megabill might breach the Senate Byrd Rule

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has indicated that the taxes linked to President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” may contribute to the deficit after 2034, which is the conclusion of the 2020 budget window. This raises concerns about compliance with the Senate Byrd Rules. In a letter addressing Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), CBO Director Phillip Swagel […]

Democrats Previously Ridiculed Hollywood Tax Incentives; Now Request Them

Democrats Previously Ridiculed Hollywood Tax Incentives; Now Request Them

Hollywood’s Economic Challenges and Changing Political Dynamics Recently, Democrats who once criticized Hollywood tax cuts, referring to them as “corporate welfare,” are now pursuing significant amounts of these tax credits. They highlight the commitments from Governor Gavin Newsom, marking a shift in their stance. The current situation in Hollywood is dire. Reports indicate that film […]

Stops $4 Trillion Tax Hike, Constructs the Wall

Stops $4 Trillion Tax Hike, Constructs the Wall

Budget Adjustment Bill Explained Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) presented the final arguments for a budget adjustment bill, emphasizing its significance in preventing significant tax increases for Americans while also aiming to fortify border security and promote energy independence. He mentioned that the Senate could potentially pass the bill by early Monday, highlighting its importance, especially […]

Mamdani’s tax proposal based on race for NYC neighborhoods criticized.

Mamdani's tax proposal based on race for NYC neighborhoods criticized.

Editorial Critique of Zoran Mamdani’s Tax Proposal The New York Post’s editorial board has taken a critical stance on mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani’s tax plan, which they labeled as “pure racism” on Friday. They argue that his proposal to shift tax burdens to “wealthier, whiter” neighborhoods reveals troubling priorities. Mamdani’s official campaign housing policy outlines […]

Revised Senate bill cuts wind and solar benefits and introduces a new tax

Revised Senate bill cuts wind and solar benefits and introduces a new tax

A revised draft of the Senate Megaville legislation is set to decrease tax incentives for wind and solar energy while introducing new taxes on upcoming wind and solar projects. The initial draft, which Senate Republicans presented earlier this month, proposed cuts to credits for projects that didn’t commence construction by a specific date. However, the […]