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The issue comes in defining what is - and what is not - a business, for the purposes of a major new business tax break. I've written before about problems with the provision of the Republican tax framework that President Donald Trump touts as good for small businesses.

Report: DNC and Clinton Campaign Funded the Trump/Russia ‘Steele Dossier’

The Washington Post reported that a law firm representing the Democratic National Committee and Clinton campaign retained research firm Fusion GPS to investigate Trump. The Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign partially funded the investigation that produced the controversial " Steele Dossier ," according to a 24 October 2017 report by the Washington Post citing "people familiar with the matter."

Top House Tax Writer Won’t Rule Out Changes To 401(k) Plans

The head of the House tax-writing panel isn't ruling out changes to the 401 retirement program to raise revenue for tax cuts, despite President Donald Trump's promise that the savings plan used by tens of millions of Americans will be untouched. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Kevin Brady said Wednesday he's discussing the 401 issue with Trump, who has shot down the possibility of changes to the popular program.

In poll, people say Trump tax plan benefits rich, companies

Most Americans say President Donald Trump's tax plan would benefit the wealthy and corporations, and less than half believe his message that "massive tax cuts" would help middle-class workers, according to an Associated Press-NORC poll. The survey could serve as a warning sign for Trump as he pushes Republicans to support his proposal.

Lawmakers Call Out Trump Administration for Russia Sanctions Delay

Senator Ben Cardin 'frustrated' that the State Department missed a deadline to provide guidance specifying entities that could face sanctions. Two top lawmakers remain frustrated over the Trump administration's failure to start implementing a set of congressionally mandated Russia sanctions on time, and are considering other avenues to pressure officials to act.

Sign-up season gears up as Trump seeks ‘Obamacare’ demise

Consumers can now begin previewing 2018 plans and premiums for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, even as President Donald Trump pursues his drive to dismantle the Obama-era law that has helped bring coverage to millions. In many cases, prospective customers will see higher premiums and less choice.

Donald Trump hits back at – zero chance’ senators

The president tweeted about Jeff Flake and Bob Corker, saying both men are not running for re-election because "they had zero chance of being elected". Mr Trump claimed a Tuesday meeting with Republican senators was, with the exception of Mr Flake and Mr Corker, "a love fest with standing ovations and great ideas for USA!" The reason Flake and Corker dropped out of the Senate race is very simple, they had zero chance of being elected.

Russian Meddling: The Script Is Flipped

For the better part of the past year-and-a-half, the defining narrative emanating from the far left has been that Russia rigged the 2016 election on behalf of U.S. president Donald Trump . This news site never subscribed to the narrative because nothing concrete was ever offered to support the assertion.

Trump portrays himself as aggrieved party in dossier matter

Personhuballah, stands on the plaza of the Supreme Court in Washington. Firefighters and construction workers say the Trump administration is putting their health at risk by ignoring the hazards posed by millions of tons of asbestos, flame retardants and other toxins found in homes,... Firefighters and construction workers say the Trump administration is putting their health at risk by ignoring the hazards posed by millions of tons of asbestos, flame retardants and other toxins found in homes, businesses and industrial sites.

Trump’s Texas visit aimed at boosting GOP, 2020 re-election bid

President Donald Trump will make a trip to Dallas on Wednesday for a fundraising event aimed at his 2020 re-election bid and shoring up Republican support. Trump, who was supposed to visit Texas in September before Hurricane Harvey hit, will be welcomed at Dallas Love Field by Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and will be briefed on hurricane recovery efforts shortly after.

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Corporations to keep tax break lost by millions of Americans

Millions of Americans would lose a prized tax break under President Donald Trump's sweeping revamp of the tax code, but corporations would get to keep it. The Republican proposal would eliminate the federal deduction for state and local taxes, a widely popular break used by some 44 million Americans, especially in high-tax, Democratic-leaning states such as New York, New Jersey, California and Illinois.

Trump dismisses criticism by Flake and Corker

President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning dismissed scathing criticism by Republican Sens. Jeff Flake and Bob Corker, saying the real reason they are retiring is because of unfavorable election odds, not dissatisfaction with their party's standard-bearer. Flake, of Arizona, announced that he will not run for re-election Tuesday in a blistering speech on the Senate floor that bemoaned the "coarsening" tenor of politics in the United States.

Senate GOP votes to repeal consumer rule

In a further rollback of Obama-era regulations, the Republican-led Senate voted narrowly to repeal a banking rule that would have allowed consumers to join together to sue their bank or credit card company to resolve financial disputes. Vice President Mike Pence cast the final vote late Tuesday to break a 50-50 tie.