,"The Biden administration is proposing a sweeping new tax policy that would raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations, while trying to..."
The latest US political news is a whirlwind of topics, from Congress to the White House, Gun Laws to National Security and International issues. Here is a roundup of the latest happenings in the US political sphere.
Congress: US Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger recently criticized Fox News host Tucker Carlson over his commentary about footage from the January 6 Capitol riot. The president requested trillions in new spending that has no chance of passing a Republican House, even as he sought to reduce deficits by cutting spending on social programs and infrastructure. Rioters broke into an office assigned to Republican Sen. Jim Risch on Jan. 6 and trashed it, newly released video shows.
White House: The 81-year-old Senate minority leader fell during a private dinner and was being treated for a concussion, his spokesman said.
Gun Laws: Alan Shaw of Norfolk Southern testified to Senate after federal investigation announced into rail company's safety culture.
National Security: Saudi Arabia is seeking security guarantees from the United States, help with developing a civilian nuclear program and fewer restrictions on its nuclear activities. US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to press Taiwan and Under Xi Jinping's rule, China has become an elusive target for US intelligence agencies, say four former senior intelligence officials.
International: Both the U.K. and the US are looking at ways to crack down on illegal immigrants claiming asylum in their countries as they combat surges in crossings.
The Biden administration is proposing a sweeping new tax policy that would raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations, while trying to make it easier for those with lower incomes to pay.
