Democrats consider billionaire tax
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A 'Billionaire's Tax Plan'? Here's Why It Could Actually Be a Way for Dems to Target Your Retirement Account
A so-called "billionaire's tax" – a proposal to tax unrealized capital gains on people with $1 billion in assets – is circulating in Congress.
Challenging Biden, Alabama gov. orders state agencies to fight federal vaccine mandates
Citing “outrageous overreach” by the federal government, Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed an executive order Monday instructing state agencies to resist the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates.
Texas passes law banning boys from competing on girls' sports teams
Texas' Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that requires students to participate on sports teams that correspond with their biological sex, as determined by the birth certificate issued at or near the time they were born.
Youngkin Capitalizes on McAuliffe's Comment About Parents, VA Election Now Tied Heading into Homestretch
The Virginia governor's race is tightening in the homestretch. The latest polls show Republican political newcomer Glenn Youngkin has caught up with Terry McAuliffe, an establishment Democrat vying for a second term as Virginia's governor. The results of this election could be a preview of what's to come in the 2022 midterms.
Biden Wants a Homefront Win on Massive Spending Plan Before Heading Overseas to UN Climate Summit
Democrats say they're closing in on a deal with President Joe Biden's massive spending plan. The president met with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Sunday.
Twitter suspends Republican congressman’s account for calling Rachel Levine a man
Twitter has suspended the account of Republican Congressman Jim Banks of Indiana after he posted a tweet labeling transgender female official Rachel Levine a man.
Biden State Dept. increases number of Americans left behind in Afghanistan
The Biden administration, which had been saying for weeks that the number of Americans still left behind in Afghanistan and urgently want to be evacuated was about 100, has now increased the number to about 200.
Supreme Court to hear expedited arguments on Texas heartbeat abortion ban; law remains in effect
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Nov. 1 to determine if Texas can lawfully enforce a ban on abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, usually around six weeks into a pregnancy.
White House collaborated with school board group on controversial 'domestic terrorism' letter: emails
Newly publicized emails reveal that the National School Boards Association consulted with the Biden administration when crafting a letter that critics believe likened activism of concerned parents to “domestic terrorism.”
