Republicans clash over 'SALT' deduction as they seek to extend Trump's tax law

Some House Republicans are demanding an increase to SALT deduction in order to support an extension of President-elect Donald Trump's tax law next year.

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Proposed 'Trump' law seeks to allow felons to run for office in Missouri

A Missouri representative is proposing a repeal of a state law that currently prevents citizens with a felony history from running for a state office.
The Hill - 10h
South Korea's ex-defense minister is formally arrested over brief imposition of martial law

South Korea's previous defense minister has been formally arrested over his alleged collusion with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week
ABC News - 2d
Top Republicans collide on strategy for Trump tax agenda

House and Senate Republicans are clashing over how to advance President-elect Trump's tax agenda after incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) offered a plan that would put off tax ...
The Hill - Dec. 5
On Trump tax cuts, energy and immigration plans, clash emerges between House, Senate GOP leaders

Jason Smith, Chair of House Ways and Means, tells CNBC that his voting majority will be extremely slim for passing President-elect Trump's tax cut promises.
CNBC - Dec. 5
These parts of Trump's tax cut law expire in 2026

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made huge permanent cuts to corporate and business taxes while making temporary cuts to individual taxes to limit the bill’s expansionary effects on the ...
The Hill - Dec. 4
Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks

Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.
ABC News - Dec. 3
Georgia Republicans Seek Fani Willis’s Testimony and Records in Trump Case

Ms. Willis, who charged Mr. Trump in connection with his efforts to cling to power after the 2020 election, came under scrutiny over her relationship with a lawyer she hired to lead the case.
The New York Times - Dec. 3
South Korean president, parliament clash over martial law: 5 takeaways

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law Tuesday, accusing the parliament of being a “den for criminals” and of “attempting to overthrow” the nation’s democracy. Hours ...
The Hill - Dec. 3