$800M Tax Hike for Ministers? Judge Kills ‘Most Important Tax Benefit’
For 60 years, ministers and clergy in the U.S. have relied on an IRS law that allows them a tax-exempt housing allowance. Now that key exemption is at risk.
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California’s deadly hepatitis A outbreak could last years, official says
California’s outbreak of hepatitis A, already the nation’s second largest in the last 20 years, could continue for many months, even years, health officials said Thursday.
Hurricanes may have wiped out as many as 125,000 jobs from September
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma may have wiped as many as 125,000 jobs from the September employment report, resulting in job growth below 100,000.
Gov. Jerry Brown signs bill to make California a ‘sanctuary state’
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a ‘sanctuary state’ bill on Thursday that prevents law enforcement officers from ‘asking about immigration status during routine interactions.’
‘Calm Before the Storm’: Trump Makes Cryptic Remark at Military Dinner
President Donald Trump made a series of cryptic remarks during a pre-dinner photo session with his top military advisers and their spouses Thursday night in the State Dining Room of the White House.
Trump, NRA open to ban on ‘bump stocks’ for guns
President Trump and the National Rifle Association got behind the push for outlawing ‘bump stocks’ Thursday, giving rare momentum to gun control legislation in response to the Las Vegas massacre.
NFL players’ union teamed up with George Soros to fund leftist advocacy groups
Even before its feud over the national anthem with President Trump, the NFL Players Association wasn’t on the same political team as many of its fans, judging from its contributions to leftist advocacy groups.
New Details on Vegas: Paddock’s Drug Prescription Revealed as Girlfriend Returns
Profilers think there may have been a major trigger in his life, like a great loss or break-up or news of a terminal disease.
Las Vegas gunman may have planned escape, sheriff says
As investigators delve deeper into how Sunday night’s massacre in Las Vegas unfolded, more chilling details have emerged about the suspected gunman and how he allegedly carried out the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
U.S. lawmakers want to restrict internet surveillance on Americans
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers unveiled legislation on Wednesday that would overhaul aspects of the National Security Agency’s warrantless internet surveillance program in an effort to install additional privacy protections.
70 million people may have seen Russian Facebook ads, seven times the social media giant’s estimate
Facebook estimates 10 million Americans saw the advertisements that Russian groups purchased to try to influence the presidential election last year, but analysts said that undersells the reach of the ads, which may have been seen by as many as 70 million.
ATF: Las Vegas gunman bought 33 firearms in past year
The gunman who killed 58 people in Las Vegas bought 33 of his 50 firearms in the past year, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms said Wednesday.
Pence’s chief of staff floats ‘purge’ of anti-Trump Republicans to wealthy donors
Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff railed against congressional leaders in closed-door remarks to wealthy donors and called for a ‘purge’ if GOP lawmakers don’t quickly rally behind President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Republicans signal compromise to retain state and local tax deduction
Republican leaders are already signaling a compromise on plans to erase a nearly $2 trillion break for state and local taxes, backing down in the face of fierce criticism from Democrats and some blue-state Republicans whose constituents would suffer.
Puerto Rico’s $70 billion debt will have to be wiped out, Trump says
President Trump has called for Puerto Rico to have its crippling debt forgiven and said it’s tough luck for the Wall Street holders of the debt.
IRS Involved in $5 Million Push to Pressure Americans to Buy Obamacare
The Internal Revenue Service was involved in a $5 million push to pressure Americans to buy Obamacare coverage, according to documents obtained from the watchdog group Judicial Watch.
Havana attacks hit US spy network in Cuba
Frightening attacks on U.S. personnel in Havana struck the heart of America’s spy network in Cuba, with intelligence operatives among the first and most severely affected victims, The Associated Press has learned.
As Trump set to visit Puerto Rico, 95 percent lack power
President Donald Trump is set to make his first visit to Puerto Rico on Tuesday, two weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated the U.S. territory, and is likely to face more criticism of his handling of the disaster as the vast majority of inhabitants lack power and phone service and are scrambling for food, clean water and fuel.
Judge Rules Against Fla. County’s Prayer Policy That Bars Atheist Invocations
A federal judge has ruled against a Florida county government’s prayer policy that bans atheist invocations from its public meetings.
Gunman kills 20, injures more than 100 on Las Vegas Strip
A gunman on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas Strip casino opened fire on an outdoor music festival, killing at least 20 people — including two off-duty police officers — and wounding more than 100, officials said early Monday.