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Tammy Baldwin says the 1% abuse lucrative tax loopholes. Her partner mastered them

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has long criticized the U.S. tax code, claiming loopholes allow the wealthiest 1% of taxpayers to dodge paying their fair share. Her partner makes a living helping “Ultra High Net Worth” clients pay less in taxes. Baldwin’s partner, Maria Brisbane, focuses on delivering “tax minimization strategies” for her clients at Morgan […]

Putin travels to North Korea for summit with Kim Jong Un

Russian President Vladimir Putin embarked on a historic journey to North Korea on Tuesday, marking his first visit in 24 years. This visit holds immense significance as it sets the stage for a crucial summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, where they are expected to delve into a range of topics, including sanctions […]

Whitmer and Evers rally around abortion for Biden in Wisconsin ahead of Trump visit

Govs. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) and Tony Evers (D-WI) gathered in Madison, Wisconsin, to rally voters for President Joe Biden one day ahead of former President Donald Trump’s visit to the Badger State. Wisconsin, a swing state, is one of the most coveted for the 2024 election. Democrats are hoping to capitalize on support for abortion […]

Alleged lookout in prison killing of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger leaves court a free man

Sean McKinnon, the accused co-conspirator in the bludgeoning death of Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger, was sentenced to time served on Monday, avoiding any additional prison time. McKinnon, 38, pled guilty to the lesser charge of lying to a federal officer, with prosecutors dropping the most serious charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Last […]

Illinois Democrats defend state budget amid Republican criticism

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) recently approved a $53.1 billion state budget that garnered criticism from Republican opponents due to its increased spending. Despite generating approximately $1.2 billion in new taxes, Democrats argue the fiscal plan for Illinois’s upcoming year remains both balanced and responsible, asserting that these taxes will have minimal impact on individual finances. […]

Secret Service agent robbed in California during Biden campaign visit

A U.S. Secret Service agent was robbed during President Joe Biden’s visit to California, according to authorities. The robbery occurred on Saturday night in Tustin, a city within the metropolitan area of Los Angeles. The agent was returning from a work assignment at around 9:30 p.m. when the robbery occurred, according to the Secret Service. […]

Nationwide cancels 100,000 pet insurance policies due to rising costs

Nationwide insurance said it will not be renewing approximately 100,000 pet insurance policies due to rising costs of veterinary care.  “As pet lovers ourselves, we understand the emotions connected to the protection of our family pets. Inflation in the cost of veterinary care and other factors have led to recent underwriting changes and the withdrawal […]

Larry Hogan touts independence in new ad and rebukes Trump endorsement

Republican Larry Hogan is brandishing his independence from the GOP in what marks the Maryland Senate candidate’s first ad since receiving the unwanted backing of former President Donald Trump. “Strong, independent leaders can make a difference — that’s exactly what Washington needs today,” Hogan says in an ad released Monday. “As President Kennedy said, ‘Sometimes, […]

Speaker Johnson meets with Trump in Mar-a-Lago to discuss 2024 strategy

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) met with Donald Trump at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago resort to discuss the party’s summer plans on the campaign trail heading into the 2024 election.  Johnson, along with National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC), met with Trump on Monday, although the exact details of what was discussed […]

Biden and NATO chief mark record member GDP defense commitments

President Joe Biden and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg underscored that a record number of members are now pulling their defense spending weight, a key matter former President Donald Trump had with the alliance. “We have a very important announcement to make today: A record number of allies are meeting NATO’s commitment to [spend] at least […]
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