Kash Patel’s ‘luxury’ perks and ‘out of control’ spending under microscope by Congressional Democrats

Sixty-Six Percent of Republicans Support Rent-Control—No Wonder There's An Appetite For Socialism

Sixty-Six Percent of Republicans Support Rent-Control—No Wonder There's An Appetite For Socialism

You Would FAIL “The Price Is Right!” Moreno Schools Witness on Price Drops Under Trump

You would FAIL “The Price is Right!” Senator Bernie Moreno schooled Leftist Dr. Julie Margetta Morgan, who was testifying before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, on the increase in affordability in the Trump administration. #shorts

Liberal Socialism

Liberal Socialism By Kevin A. Carson A new C4SS study by Kevin Carson (online pdf).

‘करबाट संकलित रकमको एक रुपैयाँ पनि दुरुपयोग हुँदैन’

काठमाडौँ। सूचना तथा सञ्चारमन्त्री विक्रम तिमिल्सिनाले जनताको करबाट संकलित रकमको एक रुपैयाँ पनि दुरुपयोग नहुने दाबी गरेका छन्। राष्ट्रिय सभा बैठकमा सोमबार आफ्नो मन्त्रालयमाथिको विनियोजित बजेटमाथिको छलफलका क्रममा उठेका प्रश्नको जवाफ दिँदै उनले यस्तो बताएका हुन्। उनले विनियोजित बजेट तोकिएको उद्देश्य र मापदण्डअनुसार मात्र खर्च हुुने र मितव्ययिता, पारदर्शिता, उत्तरदायित्व र सुशासन सुनिश्चित गर्न सरकार []

What to know about California’s billionaire tax measure

Millions in opposition spending from Silicon Valley, a counterproposal from Sacramento and dissent among the state’s most powerful labor unions: Here’s how California’s controversial billionaire tax made it on the ballot, and what it could mean come November. The post What to know about California’s billionaire tax measure appeared first on MS NOW.

Housing Package Passed by Congress Has Wide Appeal, but It’s No Quick Fix

For the first time in more than 30 years, members of Congress have secured a major legislative package that could make housing more affordable, one that primarily aims to touch off a new boom in construction nationwide. It is a widely lauded proposal, the byproduct of long and winding negotiations between Democrats and Republicans, who []

Zach Halaschak: Landmark housing bill targets America’s biggest affordability problem

Washington Examiner economics reporter Zach Halaschak emphasized that a bipartisan housing bill aimed at boosting the nation’s housing supply is a significant step toward addressing America’s housing affordability crisis. “This is a big achievement for Republicans and Democrats who’ve been working for a very long time on boosting housing supply,” Halaschak said on LiveNOW from []

Another Promise Kept: House Republicans Lower Housing Costs

House Republicans just passed critical bipartisan, bicameral legislation to deliver on President Trump and Republicans’ agenda to lower housing costs. The bill increases the number of homes available, cuts costs, and helps more working families achieve homeownership. “Democrats spent years fueling a housing crisis with their failed policies. Republicans are taking real action to build more homes, lower costs, and [] The post Another Promise Kept: House Republicans Lower Housing Costs appeared first on NRCC.

Brian Heywood blasts Pramila Jayapal over her latest ‘tax the rich’ crusade

Let's Go Washington's Brian Heywood ripped Rep. Pramila Jayapal over her latest tax the rich post on X, asking the Seattle Democrat what she has ever built.

One Year After Working Families Tax Cuts, Democrats Still Support Higher Taxes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today marks one year since Senate Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts—without a single Democrat’s support—to allow hardworking Americans keep more of what they earned. “Last year, Senate Democrats voted against the extra family vacation, the bigger paycheck, and the financial breathing room families need following years of crippling Biden-era inflation—and []

As GOP Cries Fraud, Newsom Backs Medicaid Spending on Housing and Food

Republicans say California’s use of Medicaid money for social services amounts to waste, fraud, and abuse. But even as Gov. Gavin Newsom voices concern about losing funding, he says he’s proud of the state’s holistic approach to caring for its sickest and most expensive patients.

Grassley Wants to Know Why Kash Patel Splurged on BMWs

FBI Director Kash Patel's lavish spending spree on taxpayer-funded job perks has become too much even for one leading Republican lawmaker.

The Liberals demand lower income tax in first post-election budget

The Liberals demand lower income tax in first post-election budget

Bill Clinton calls out 'people in charge'...

Bill Clinton calls out 'people in charge'... (First column, 7th story, link) Related stories:Knocks Socialism For The Super-Rich! Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

Why Claire Valdez Wants Universal Rent Control

The democratic socialist who won the Democratic nomination for Congress says her platform of universal rent control is rooted in history, not fantasy.

Op-Ed: Scheme to Loot Energy Producers, Supercharge Affordability Crisis, Gets Hearing in N.J.

By Doug Kellogg Cross-Posted from ATR.org In the midst of an affordability crisis that has demanded the attention of politicians from the right and left, [...]

Sens. Moreno, Warren: Must Act Now to Save Social Security

A Republican and a Democrat senator are making a bipartisan push to shore up Social Security by requiring high-income earners to pay payroll taxes on all of their wages, arguing the change would help prevent steep benefit cuts and strengthen the program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. “Congress must act now to save []...Click to read more

Tone-Deaf MAGA Congressman Makes Wild ‘Lobster’ Brag

NurPhoto / NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMAGA Rep. Troy Nehls brushed off a question about “affordability” by bragging about his expensive July 4 feast.“How do House Republicans make the case that you’re fighting for affordability when you go back to your districts?” reporter Pablo Manríquez of Migrant Insider asked Nehls on Tuesday.“Affordability? What’re you talking about?” the 58-year-old Texas congressman replied. Read more at The Daily Beast.

The housing bill and the death of policy

Trump's tanking of bipartisan legislation shows how power is all that matters to him.

I saw British soldiers killed due to spending failures. More money isn’t the answer

Without radical change, simply 'spending more' will be a catastrophic waste we can't afford

House Passes Major Housing Affordability Bill, Sending It to Trump’s Desk

The bipartisan bill is the first major housing legislation passed by Congress in decades.

Smoke-and-mirrors budgeting is everywhere

Republicans love smoke-and-mirrors budgeting. They're laying off thousands of workers chaotically even though salary costs are a tiny fraction of the federal budget. Elon Musk is pretending to save far more money than he really is. Now Senate Republicans are trying to hide the cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts using a new wheeze ...continue reading Smoke-and-mirrors budgeting is everywhere

I’m no longer a Republican, I am a proud independent (who votes a straight Republican Party line in every election)

I wonder how many people are going to fall for this one: Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson says he’s “out” of the Republican Party moving forward, arguing the GOP no longer reflects his views. Why it matters: The public split underscores growing fractures inside the broad MAGA coalition President Trump built, as his Iran war and handling of the economy continue to divide Republicans. What [] The post I’m no longer a Republican, I am a proud independent (who votes a straight Republican Party line in every election) appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

The Truth About "Socialism" that Republicans and Corporate Dems Don't Want You to Hear

The Truth About "Socialism" that Republicans and Corporate Dems Don't Want You to Hear

Spoiled Socialists

Spoiled Socialists

New Report Raises Questions About Industry Influence on SAVE America Act Fight

As the U.S. Senate struggles to pass the SAVE America Act, a new report documents millions of dollars in campaign contributions flowing to Republican senators from industries opposed to stricter immigration enforcement policies. The American Accountability Foundation, in partnership with the Mass Deportation Coalition, examined donations from construction, hospitality, agriculture, and senior-housing organizations, which they...

Following Trump’s Lead, Far-Right House GOPers, Again, Shoot Themselves in the Foot For the SAVE Act

Risking It All for the Bill That Won’t Pass A House Republican has convinced enough of her colleagues to...

Ro Khanna Gets a Taste of His Own SOCIALIST Med When Confronted in HEATED Back and Forth on Wealth Tax

Ro Khanna Gets a Taste of His Own SOCIALIST Med When Confronted in HEATED Back and Forth on Wealth Tax

America’s Entitlement Illusion

A difficult dilemma is looming over Washington.

Xi Jinping’s Manufacturing Obsession Is About Saving the Party, Not Helping Ordinary Chinese

A CCP Theoretical Journal Republished a Decade of Xi's Speeches on the Real Economy, but the Bill Is Being Paid by China's Workers

Who Are the Big Money Donors to Political Candidates?

Hundred of millions of dollars are pouring into the midterm elections. Who are the big donors? The Republicans get far more money than Democrats. This article in The Washington Post identifies them. It is a gift article. That means you can open it and read it without a subscription. https://wapo.st/3QZmR2g George Soros is by far []

Why Won't Britain Use Wartime Tools To Fight Inequality?

"How do you bring urgency – but for real, not just in words – to problems of inequality?" Ash Sarkar in conversation with leading economist and author, Mariana Mazzucato. Watch the full episode of Downstream on our YouTube channel.

Breaking: Tax Shelters [Ironic]

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World’s Worst Person Is Also World’s First Trillionaire. What Does That Mean for the Rest of Us?

In this latest episode of 'Unshocked,' Naomi and Mehdi break down what Elon Musk’s trillionaire status means for democracy, capitalism, and the rise of racism.