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Trump’s tax revelations punctuated the end of a challenging week
Ever defiant, Donald Trump and his Republican allies embraced a report that said the New York businessman may not have paid federal income taxes for nearly two decades after he and his companies lost nearly $916 million in a single year. The unexpected weekend revelation punctuated a week of missteps and aggressive personal attacks from the Republican presidential contender, with early voting already underway in some states and Election Day quickly approaching.
Trump’s Financial Moves In The ’90s: ‘Genius’ Or ‘Colossal Failure’?
Most Americans remember the 1990s as a prosperous time when companies were expanding, wages rising and stock prices soaring. In 1997, Fortune magazine published a story headlined: "These Are The Good Old Days ... The U.S. Economy Is Stronger Than It's Ever Been Before."
Trump running out of time as controversies pile up
Donald Trump's tax controversy and his self-destructive lack of discipline threaten to drain the Republican nominee of something he can't afford: time. With 36 days remaining before Election Day, the real estate mogul's campaign is consumed with the fallout from a New York Times story published over the weekend that found Trump reported a $916 million loss in 1995.
Trump tax revelation adds to week of political challenges
NEW YORK – Ever defiant, Donald Trump and his Republican allies embraced a report Sunday that said the New York businessman might not have paid federal income taxes for nearly two decades after he and his companies lost nearly $916 million in a single year. The unexpected revelation punctuated a week of missteps and aggressive personal attacks from the Republican presidential contender, with early voting already underway in some states and Election Day quickly approaching.
Trump tax revelation punctuates week of political challenges
Ever defiant, Donald Trump and his Republican allies embraced a report on Sunday that said the New York businessman may not have paid federal income taxes for nearly two decades after he and his companies lost nearly $916 million in a single year. The unexpected revelation punctuated a week of missteps and aggressive personal attacks from the Republican presidential contender, with early voting already underway in some states and Election Day quickly approaching.
Christie, Giuliani: If Trump didn’t pay taxes, he’s ‘genius’
Donald Trump may or may not have paid federal income taxes for years after losing nearly $916 million. But if he did avoid paying taxes, he's a "genius" at taking advantage of a loophole-ridden law, his supporters said Sunday.
Tax troubles threaten Trump as election day nears, and so does his own approach to campaigning
The last weeks of a campaign are about building momentum and finishing strong. That is why the roughest week of Donald Trump 's presidential run, one that dramatically worsened with a report that he may not have paid federal income taxes for 18 years due to a nearly billion-dollar business loss, poses a new threat to his candidacy.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton; Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump
Tax policy is one of the issues on which the two nominees differ most. Their approaches are likely to draw new attention in the wake of a New York Times report that Trump's nearly $916 million in losses in 1995, according to tax records the paper received anonymously, means he may not have paid federal income taxes for as many as 18 years.
That fine print you signed? Good luck trying to sue in N.J. (or anywhere) | Opinion
Customers who tried to sue Wells Fargo over the fake accounts that were created in their names, for example, were blocked from the courts and forced into arbitration. It's doubtful that many residents of New Jersey know or care about arbitration.
The Latest: Clinton aide says Trump embodies “rigged system”
The crowd listens to republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speak at Spooky Nook Sports Complex in Manhime, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. The crowd listens to republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speak at Spooky Nook Sports Complex in Manhime, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016.
‘NYT’ Report: Trump’s Tax Records Show He May Not Have Owed Taxes For 18 Years
Donald Trump's campaign is responding to a New York Times report that the real estate mogul claimed hundreds of millions of dollars in losses on tax returns in 1995 - an amount that could have allowed him to legally avoid paying income taxes for many years. The 1995 tax records obtained by the newspaper show Trump as having reported a $916 million loss on personal income tax returns during that year.
The Latest: Clinton campaign seizes on Trump tax report
Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign is seizing on a New York Times report about rival Donald Trump's taxes as a sign of his business failures and evidence he may not have paid taxes for years. Clinton campaign manager Robbie Mook said in a statement that "this bombshell report reveals the colossal nature of Donald Trump's past business failures and just how long he may have avoided paying any federal income taxes whatsoever."
U.S. v. Broadcast Music Inc. – USDC, S.D.N.Y., September 16, 2016
District court overrules DOJ's interpretation of 75-year-old music industry consent decree, finding it neither bars issuance of fractional licenses for music nor requires BMI to issue full licenses. Broadcast Music Inc. asked the Department of Justice to review a consent decree entered in 1941 that allowed the organization to issue licenses only for works to which it holds all the rights.
California poll: Clintona s lead grows over Trump, Senate race tightens slightly
Hillary Clinton's large lead over Donald Trump in California grew slightly following Monday's record-setting debate, according to a new poll by Southern California News Group and KABC/Eyewitness News. Clinton now leads 59 percent to 33 percent among likely voters, up from 57 percent to 32 percent three weeks ago.
Fire Chief Describes How SC Firefighter Took Down Suspected Gunman
At least one person died and dozens more were injured, some seriously, when a NJ Transit commuter train carrying 250 people and traveling at a high rate of ... -- Prince William and Princess Kate left their staff in a momentary state of panic Wednesday when they slid across a railroad bridge perched high above the icy wate... The first shipment of Brazilian beef has arrived in the U.S., with reports saying the initial shipment is a small one that arrived via an American Airlines flight Sept. 27 in ... CHAMPAIGN, Ill.
Sinclair Showcases Responsible Drone Reporting On Capitol Hill
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. today joined leaders in the unmanned aerial vehicle, or "drone," industry at a Capitol Hill science and technology fair aimed to educate Members of Congress and their staffs on the uses of this innovative advancement in aeronautics. The fair capped off a day of meetings with lawmakers, including members of the Congressional Unmanned Systems Caucus, organized by AUVSI, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International.
Poll: Debates Will Be Major Influence for a Third of Voters
Some 34% say matchups between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will be very important in picking a candidate to support The first of the presidential debates comes as the campaign heads into the home stretch, with Hillary Clinton narrowly leading Donald Trump in polls. One-third of voters say the presidential debates will be very important in helping them decide whom to support for president, with slightly more Republicans than Democrats saying so, a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll has found.
N.Y. Times endorses Clinton in White House race
The New York Times endorsed Democrat Hillary Clinton for the White House on Saturday, saying she was more qualified than Republican presidential rival Donald Trump to handle the challenges facing the United States. The newspaper described Clinton as "one of the most tenacious politicians of her generation" and said she had displayed a command of policy and diplomatic nuance while building a reputation for grit and bipartisan cooperation.
The Latest: The New York Times endorses Clinton
The newspaper's editorial board on Saturday praised Clinton for bringing "a record of service and a raft of pragmatic ideas" to the election. It calls her "one of the most tenacious politicians of her generation, whose willingness to study and correct course is rare in an age of unyielding partisanship."