Day of Rage protests kill two over Jerusalem decision
The bloodshed followed Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital sparking protests across the region. Israeli troops clashed with demonstrators near Gaza and in the West Bank, with dozens wounded and two deaths confirmed, as leaders called for renewed peace talks and international reactions varied.
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Franks Offered $5 Million To Aide To Bear His Child
Rep. Trent Franks of Arizona resigned after allegations he offered a female staffer $5 million to bear his child. Andrea Lafferty of the Traditional Values Coalition aided the complainant and witnessed interviews as the House Ethics Committee announced a special subcommittee to probe sexual harassment and retaliation. Speaker Paul Ryan was briefed after a brief inquiry.
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Trump signs stopgap to extend funding through December
President Trump signed a short-term funding bill hours before a shutdown deadline. The stopgap extends current funding through December 22 and avoids a partial government closure. It leaves unresolved the broader spending dispute and immigration policy disagreements between Republicans and Democrats.
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GOP tax plan could hurt lower earners, warns policy center
Tax Policy Center says if the 1.4 trillion tax cut is funded by future spending cuts or tax increases, most Americans under 86,000 dollars would be worse off. The report flags welfare and safety net trims as likely funding methods, cautions about added deficits.
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Disappearing mortgage tax break faces limited defense
The $64 billion mortgage interest deduction, long touted to boost homeownership, stands to be weakened by a Republican tax plan that doubles the standard deduction. Moody’s Analytics estimates about 38 million households would stop itemizing. Critics argue the perk inflates prices for higher income buyers and larger mortgages.
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