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Trump, Biden and a tale of two tax plans in 2020

October 30, 2020

Trump, Biden and a tale of two tax plans in 2020

President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have very different strategies for taxing Americans. The president has promised more tax cuts and his Democratic challenger has promised to make corporations and the wealthy pay their "fair share."

Millennials, Gen Z increasingly comfortable with socialism, Marxism, activists say

October 30, 2020

Millennials, Gen Z increasingly comfortable with socialism, Marxism, activists say

Millennials and Gen Z-ers are becoming increasingly comfortable with socialism, according to the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC), which conducts an annual poll assessing Americans' attitudes toward socialism.

Biden pressed over debate comment that he would 'transition from the oil industry'

October 23, 2020

Biden pressed over debate comment that he would 'transition from the oil industry'

After the final debate on Thursday night, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden was pressed by reporters on his comments about fossil fuels, following his remarks that he plans to "transition from the oil industry."

More people receiving unemployment benefits than are unemployed, research finds

October 16, 2020

More people receiving unemployment benefits than are unemployed, research finds

Provisions in the CARES Act have made the highly unlikely scenario possible.

Kudlow on coronavirus relief negotiations: ‘Vital, targeted assistance' would 'strengthen the economy’

October 8, 2020

Kudlow on coronavirus relief negotiations: ‘Vital, targeted assistance' would 'strengthen the economy’

President Trump wants targeted coronavirus relief, not a massive bailout, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told "America's Newsroom" Thursday.

Pelosi slams Trump for shutting down coronavirus relief talks, calls it 'a terrible mistake'

October 7, 2020

Pelosi slams Trump for shutting down coronavirus relief talks, calls it 'a terrible mistake'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday ripped President Trump for abruptly breaking off negotiations on another coronavirus relief package.

Trump urges Congress to pass more coronavirus aid hours after breaking off negotiations

October 7, 2020

Trump urges Congress to pass more coronavirus aid hours after breaking off negotiations

President Trump called on Congress in a pair of late-night tweets to pass additional coronavirus relief measures, reversing course from hours earlier when he announced he was calling off negotiations until after the November election.

Pelosi snaps at reporter who asks about smaller coronavirus relief bill: 'Just go read my statement'

September 18, 2020

Pelosi snaps at reporter who asks about smaller coronavirus relief bill: 'Just go read my statement'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday reiterated her hard-line demand for a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package, snapping at a reporter who asked why she would not support a smaller bipartisan bill introduced earlier in the week.

White House reportedly eyeing more executive actions as hopes for coronavirus relief deal fade

September 10, 2020

White House reportedly eyeing more executive actions as hopes for coronavirus relief deal fade

The White House is reportedly considering issuing a new round of executive actions amid dwindling hopes for a bipartisan coronavirus relief deal.

Coronavirus aid stalemate: What are the biggest sticking points?

September 8, 2020

Coronavirus aid stalemate: What are the biggest sticking points?

These are the biggest points of contention between Democrats and Republicans over another virus relief package as talks resume this week.