Author: Drew Maddox

Republican Tax Cuts: A Risky Budget Gimmick Republican senators are poised to face potential repercussions for their recent legislative maneuvers as they push President Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" through the Senate. Utilizing budget gimmicks may backfire when Democrats reclaim majority control, whether next year or in the future. A Historic Move in the Senate On Monday, the Senate voted 53 to 47 along party lines to employ a "current policy baseline" to assess the financial implications of the president’s 2017 tax cuts. This marks a significant moment, as it allows the Republicans to argue that extending these tax cuts—originally intended…

CBS News Parent Company Settles Lawsuit with Trump: A $16 Million Agreement In a significant development, Paramount Global—the parent company of CBS News—has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with former President Donald Trump’s legal team over a controversial edited interview of Vice President Kamala Harris aired on "60 Minutes." Settlement Details The agreement entails a $16 million payment designated for Mr. Trump’s future presidential library. Paramount also committed to releasing transcripts of interviews with presidential candidates from "60 Minutes," although portions may be redacted for legal or national security reasons. Notably, this settlement will not provide any funds directly to Trump…

House of Representatives Faces Procedural Gridlock Amid Attendance Challenges The House of Representatives is currently experiencing a procedural delay, largely due to attendance issues stemming from a summer storm that disrupted travel for several lawmakers. As tensions rise among Republicans regarding a crucial deficit-increasing bill sent over by the Senate, the chamber’s ability to vote is compromised. Current Situation: An Unprecedented Quagmire As of Wednesday, lawmakers have struggled to proceed with key votes. The situation has escalated since a major storm forced many representatives to either fly late at night or drive substantial distances to reach Washington, D.C. Attendance Woes…

Trump Settles Lawsuit with Paramount for $16 Million: What You Need to Know Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has reached a tentative settlement agreement with Paramount and CBS News related to an edited interview of Vice President Kamala Harris. This agreement includes a $16 million payout but raises questions about potential future advertising commitments that could significantly increase the settlement’s value. Overview of the Settlement Settlement Amount: The agreement outlines a payment of $16 million. This sum is intended to cover Trump’s legal expenses and contribute to his future presidential library. No Apology Included: Notably absent from the settlement…

Trump’s Bold Claims Against NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani President Donald Trump made headlines on Wednesday by promising to protect New York City from what he labeled a “Communist Lunatic” in the upcoming mayoral race, referring specifically to candidate Zohran Mamdani. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated emphatically, “As President of the United States, I’m not going to let this Communist Lunatic destroy New York. Rest assured, I hold all the levers, and have all the cards. I’ll save New York City, and make it ‘Hot’ and ‘Great’ again, just like I did with the Good Ol’ USA!”…

New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani Faces Presidential Threats Amid Political Turmoil Democrats are rallying in support of New York state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani after a series of alarming remarks from President Trump regarding potential arrests and deportation. This situation escalated dramatically when Mamdani was recently declared the winner of the Democratic primary for mayor. Trump’s Controversial Remarks Spark Outrage During a press conference in Florida, President Trump described Mamdani as a "communist," initiating a wave of concern among Democrats about the implications of such rhetoric. Trump stated, “We’ll have to arrest him,” referencing Mamdani’s advocacy for New York to maintain…

Controversial Property Tax Proposal Faces Legal Scrutiny in New York City The political landscape in New York City is heating up as the Department of Justice’s Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Harmeet Dhillon, warns Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani about the legality of his proposed property tax reforms. Mamdani’s plan, which aims to redistribute the tax burden away from lower-income neighborhoods to “richer and whiter neighborhoods,” is drawing red flags from legal experts and political opponents. Legal Warning on Racial Discrimination In a pointed statement during a live YouTube appearance with commentator Benny Johnson, Dhillon emphasized, “Racial discrimination is…

Trump Launches New Fragrance Line: "Victory 45-47" President Donald Trump has unveiled a unique addition to his brand portfolio with the launch of two new fragrances: “Victory 45-47” perfume and cologne. This announcement was made via Truth Social, where Trump emphasized the essence of success his fragrances embody. Introducing "Victory 45-47" The new fragrances aim to resonate with both men and women, showcasing Trump’s vision of Winning, Strength, and Success. As he stated: “Trump Fragrances are here. They’re called ‘Victory 45-47’ because they’re all about Winning, Strength, and Success. Get yourself a bottle, and don’t forget to get one for…

President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act Passes Senate Hurdle President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act has successfully advanced through the Senate, clearing a significant legislative hurdle with the crucial support of Vice President Vance, who cast the tie-breaking vote. The bill now returns to the House of Representatives, setting the stage for further debates and potential modifications. Key Takeaways from the Senate Vote Final Vote: The Senate approved the legislation with a narrow 51-50 margin. Vice President’s Role: Mr. Vance exercised his authority to break the tie following an extensive 27-hour voting marathon on various amendments. Following the…

House Prepares to Vote on Revised One Big Beautiful Bill Act The House of Representatives is set to vote on the revised Senate version of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBB) Act, potentially as early as Wednesday. However, significant resistance is brewing among some lawmakers who are struggling to align with the reforms proposed by their Senate counterparts. Despite these challenges, Speaker Johnson has historically managed to rally support, even when faced with similar dissent. Senate Vote and Its Implications On Tuesday morning, the Senate passed its version of the OBB Act, largely due to Senator Murkowski’s insistence on…