Experts eye tax changes ahead of Trump-era cuts’ sunset
Some provisions of the 2017 federal tax law expire at the end of next year, setting off debates about what changes to make to the tax code. Douglas Sacha/Getty Images WASHINGTON — The race to harness the tax code is in full swing as economists and advocates across the political spectrum view the expiring Trump-era…
Voters deliver upsets in Georgia House races with other contests headed to a June runoff
Rep. Lauren Daniel with son Zane in January. Daniel was one of a few incumbents defeated in Tuesday’s primary election. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder This report was updated at 12:30 p.m. May 23 to include comments from Rep. Lauren Daniel. Georgia voters kicked out incumbents, picked replacements for departing legislators and set the stage for June…
Health Facilities and Workers in Conflict Zones Suffered a Record Number of Attacks Last Year
The Israeli military has repeatedly attacked Al-Shifa Hospital, according to a new report today that highlights record attacks on health care workers and facilities in conflict zones in 2023.Omar Ishaq/dpa/ZUMA Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. When Leonard Rubenstein saw the news on Monday…
No, Trump Supporters Are Not Being Kept From the Courthouse
A few Trump supporters stay in the park outside the courthouse to wave at his motorcade at the end of the day.Andrea Renault/STAR MAX/IPx/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Donald Trump can’t stop complaining that his fans are being barred from showing their…
A Chinese Mogul With Deep MAGA Ties Is Going on Trial for Massive Fraud
Mother Jones; Ron Sachs/CNP/ZUMA; Anna Moneymaker; Don Emmert/AFP/Getty (2) Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.The trial of fugitive Chinese mogul Guo Wengui kicks off in New York Wednesday, as federal prosecutors prepare to lay out what they have called a “complex” conspiracy involving elaborate…
Members of the U.S. Senate face a vote on whether they support contraception access
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Wednesday that the Senate will vote in June on legislation guaranteeing the right to access contraception. Shown is a packet of birth control pills. Getty Images WASHINGTON — U.S. senators will go on record next month with whether they support legislation from Democrats that would guarantee access to…