Gambling is entertainment — taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for losses.
The tax code should make it clear that activities involving fun, excitement, and personal enjoyment are never an opportunity for tax deductions. Source link
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Supreme Court mulls limiting mail-in ballots, forcing states to prepare for changes
States are already preparing for the possibility that the Supreme Court could eliminate the grace period for mail-in ballots received after Election Day, which could create unpredictable consequences for this year’s midterm elections and beyond. The high court on Monday considered the legality of a Mississippi statute that allows ballots postmarked on Election Day to…
DHS spending fight hits a wall after tumultuous day: Five takeaways
Both the House and Senate passed legislation on Friday to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end one of the longest government shutdowns in the history of Congress — but not the same legislation. For all the activity over the past 36 hours, the impasse over DHS is no closer to being broken……
Artists, celebrities protest outside Kennedy Center against Trump takeover
Actor Jane Fonda and singer Joan Baez were among the most notable celebrities at a demonstration of musicians, actors and artists in front of the Kennedy Center building on Friday, protesting what they called a threat to free speech during President Trump’s second term. “We decided to present today’s action to John… Source link
Live updates: House tees up vote on DHS stopgap after rejecting Senate bill; Trump orders TSA paid
House Republicans are preparing to vote Friday night on a stopgap bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for an additional eight weeks at fiscal year 2025 levels, following their surprise criticism of the Senate-passed deal to fund most of the department. Assuming the GOP doesn’t do so, the bill is expected to…
Idaho expands transgender bathroom ban to private businesses
Idaho lawmakers approved legislation Friday that would criminalize transgender people to use bathrooms and changing rooms associated with their gender, whether inside a government- or privately owned building. The bill, which senators approved by a 28-7 vote, states that any person who knowingly and knowingly uses a place designated for use… Source link
Fetterman: ICE officers seem to have 'enhanced some kinds of performance' at airports
Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said on Friday that the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at US airports has “enhanced” airport operations as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown is causing massive problems at US airports. Trump deployed ICE officers to more than a dozen airports because of the Transportation Security Administration’s…
After rejecting Senate deal, House passes short-term DHS funding bill
After GOP leaders rejected a Senate-passed bill that would have phased out funding for immigration enforcement, House lawmakers on Friday passed a Republican bill to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for eight weeks. The partisan package was a nod to conservative immigration advocates, who praised Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for pushing it……
Iranian attack injures 10 Americans on base in Saudi Arabia
An Iranian missile attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia injured 10 US service members on Friday, according to multiple outlets. A US official familiar with the incident told The Associated Press that two service members were seriously injured. The missile damaged several American refueling ships and several unmanned aerial vehicles,… Source link