Incoming Members Congress

Lawmaker offers tips on perks for incoming members of Congress

Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nev.) offered to incoming members of Congress a one-sheet of tips and perks as they prepare to join the legislative branch. “Congratulations!” Lee wrote in the guide to freshmen. ...

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

How new members are shaping Congress

With orientation underway, Scott MacFarlane breaks down how the newest members of Congress are preparing to make an impact.

Sarah McBride will be the 1st openly trans member of Congress, ABC projects

Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride has become the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, ABC News projects.

Bynum flips Oregon House seat, will be state's first Black member of Congress

Democrat Janelle Bynum is projected to win Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, making her the first Black lawmaker to represent Oregon in Congress. Bynum, an Oregon ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms

Orientation is underway in Congress for new members as important matters loom, including funding the government to avoid a shutdown. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

Shocked members of Congress from Texas seek answers on unclaimed bodies used for research

Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Marc Veasey expressed “grave concerns” in response to an NBC News investigation into the University of North Texas’ body donation program.

Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade

The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.

Politics - Politico - October 30

Democrat Janelle Bynum flips seat to become Oregon’s first Black member of Congress

Bynum says ‘we believed in a vision’ and victory is boost for party after longtime Democratic seat turned red in 2022. Janelle Bynum will serve as Oregon’s first Black member of Congress after the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Rep. Mace says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is the first transgender member of Congress.

The Races for Congress

We preview next week’s elections and what a divided or united government might mean for each party.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

People's incomes are catching up with their debt

Credit card debt levels keep smashing records, but average balances are lower relative to borrowers' earnings than pre-pandemic and delinquencies are slowing.

Are trendy members’ clubs worth it?

A break from the traditional, clubs for under-40s are springing up

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

From Overworked Operator to Passive Income Owner

How entrepreneurs can rethink their business strategy to one relying on self-management.

Business - Inc. - October 25

IRS unveils Roth IRA income limits for 2025

The IRS unveiled the Roth individual retirement account income limits for 2025.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Trump announces Tom Homan as incoming border czar

President-elect Donald Trump announced late that Tom Homan, the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be his administration's "border czar."

Politics - NBC News - November 11

GOP senators brush off concerns about Thune’s relationship with Trump

The new Senate majority leader has been critical of the president-elect, but even conservative senators expressed confidence that he would work well with Trump.

Politics - Politico - 6 days ago

Potential Trump Cabinet members, policies

Donald Trump's transition team is focusing on potential Cabinet members for the former president's second term in the White House. The Trump administration may also institute quick policy changes ...

The races that could decide control of Congress

The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill ...

Congress returns after election break

Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott ...

FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep

Also in today’s newsletter, France boycotts COP29 and renowned conservative lawyer dies

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2025

The IRS has announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2025. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

Business - CNBC - October 22

IRS unveils 2025 income tax brackets: Where do you fall?

Among the changes announced Tuesday are adjustments to standard deductions and marginal tax brackets.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2025

The IRS has announced new federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2025.

Trump Flirts With the Ultimate Tax Cut: No Income Taxes at All

The former president has repeatedly praised a period in American history when there was no income tax, and the country relied on tariffs to fund the government.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Here's how to leverage higher income limits for the 0% capital gains bracket

Bigger earnings limits are coming for the 0% capital gains brackets in 2025. That could offer tax planning opportunities, financial experts say.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Trump doubles down on replacing income taxes with tariffs in Joe Rogan interview

Vice President Kamala Harris has attacked the tariff policy proposed by Donald Trump, calling it effectively a "sales tax" on Americans.

Business - CNBC - October 26

Vance says eliminating federal income taxes is not ‘realistic’ as Trump floats it

Donald Trump has floated the idea of eliminating the federal income tax. In an interview with Meet the Press, his running mate, JD Vance, says the idea is not “realistic,” calling it an ...

Politics - NBC News - October 27

Most in Oregon opposed to measure creating universal basic income: Poll

A poll conducted by the Public Policy Polling firm shows that 54% of Oregon voters oppose a state effort to provide every Oregonian with $1,600 a year in basic income, citing potential negative ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Trump proposes eliminating the income tax. Here's what experts think.

Experts cast doubt on whether the lost revenue could be replaced with tariffs.

Revealed: the growing income gap between Europe’s biggest and smallest farms

Big farms rake in record profits when food prices soar, while small farms struggle on razor-thin margins. ‘Welfare for the rich’: how farm subsidies wrecked Europe’s landscapes . The income gap ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Five economic areas the incoming US president needs to tackle

New administration must find a way to maintain growth while repositioning the economy

World - Financial Times - November 5

USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.

Japan’s new kingmaker pushes for income tax threshold rise

Yuichiro Tamaki’s once-fringe DPP has leverage over Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s weakened ruling party

World - Financial Times - November 8

Incoming Trump presidency threatens millions of Americans’ healthcare plans

Congress likely not to renew extended ACA coverage next year and Trump’s ‘concepts of a plan’ for US healthcare are unknown. US elections 2024 – live updates Millions of Americans are at risk ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Latest in Incoming Members Congress

Lawmaker offers tips on perks for incoming members of Congress

How new members are shaping Congress

Sarah McBride will be the 1st openly trans member of Congress, ABC projects

Bynum flips Oregon House seat, will be state's first Black member of Congress

Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms

Shocked members of Congress from Texas seek answers on unclaimed bodies used for research

Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade

Democrat Janelle Bynum flips seat to become Oregon’s first Black member of Congress

Rep. Mace says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress

The Races for Congress

People's incomes are catching up with their debt

Are trendy members’ clubs worth it?

From Overworked Operator to Passive Income Owner

IRS unveils Roth IRA income limits for 2025

Trump announces Tom Homan as incoming border czar

GOP senators brush off concerns about Thune’s relationship with Trump

Potential Trump Cabinet members, policies

The races that could decide control of Congress

Congress returns after election break

FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep

IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2025

IRS unveils 2025 income tax brackets: Where do you fall?

IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2025

Trump Flirts With the Ultimate Tax Cut: No Income Taxes at All

Here's how to leverage higher income limits for the 0% capital gains bracket

Trump doubles down on replacing income taxes with tariffs in Joe Rogan interview

Vance says eliminating federal income taxes is not ‘realistic’ as Trump floats it

Most in Oregon opposed to measure creating universal basic income: Poll

Trump proposes eliminating the income tax. Here's what experts think.

Revealed: the growing income gap between Europe’s biggest and smallest farms

Five economic areas the incoming US president needs to tackle

USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

Japan’s new kingmaker pushes for income tax threshold rise

Incoming Trump presidency threatens millions of Americans’ healthcare plans

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