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close Video McConnell says Schumer spouting ‘utter nonsense’ about election bill Senate minority leader joins 'Special Report' to assess Biden's presidency and lay out GOP's strategy to regain majority NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Republican Sen. Mike Braun are rolling out a measure Thursday that would prevent Democrats from "weaponizing" the Internal Revenue Service to target conservatives, by codifying a Trump-era rule that would protect groups regardless of their political ideology, and prevent the IRS from doxing donors, Fox News has learned. Fox News exclusively obtained the legislation on Wednesday, titled the "Don’t Weaponize the IRS Act," which would ensure that certain tax-exempt groups are no longer required to provide the names and addresses of major donors on annual returns filed with the IRS. HR1'S SWEEPING CHANGES AND DEADLINES COULD SOW 'CONFUSION, … [Read more...] about McConnell, Braun to roll out bill to prevent Democrats from ‘weaponizing’ IRS to target conservatives

close Video IRS could use Inflation Reduction Act's spending boost to target conservative groups NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! The IRS will once again target conservatives and push a political agenda if the agency gets the additional $80 billion proposed under the Inflation Reduction Act, a woman who organized for a Tea Party group swept up in the 2013 targeting scandal told Fox News. The Senate on Sunday passed the Inflation Reduction Act , which includes $80 billion in spending for the IRS over 10 years, with more than half of that intended for enforcement. That funding level could add an additional 87,000 employees over that time period to the 82,000 currently on staff, the Biden administration projected last year. "Knowing how weaponized the IRS interest has been and still is, it's easy to imagine what it's going to become once they double the number of agents," Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC co-founder Suzanne … [Read more...] about IRS will use Inflation Reduction Act’s spending boost to target conservative groups: Tea Party group founder

Gordon Brown today called for energy firms to be re-nationalised as a “last resort” over soaring bills until “the crisis is over”. The former Prime Minister said the energy price cap should be frozen - which would axe plans for it to go up from £1,971 now to around £3,600 in October and over £4,200 in January. Energy supplies’ ‘actual costs’ should be assessed, social tariffs and standing charges made fairer, and separate company agreements negotiated to keep prices down, he said, while businesses should cut consumption. Mr Brown - who bailed out the banks in the financial crash - wrote in The Guardian: “If the companies cannot meet these new requirements, we should consider all the options we used with the banks in 2009. “Guaranteed loans, equity financing and, if this fails, as a last resort, operate their essential services from the public sector until the crisis is over.” He said decisions must be made within days, including on October payments for the vulnerable, … [Read more...] about Energy firms that can’t keep bills down should be nationalised, Gordon Brown demands

Dowden asked about what Boris Johnson should do next SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Lord Cruddas, who is spearheading the Bring Back Boris campaign , has called on the Prime Minister to take action after more than 10,000 party members signed the petition calling for a rule change asking for a vote on whether to ratify his resignation. The party constitution states that a rule change needs to be considered if more than 10,000 members request it. Related articles Boris and Macron ridiculed over failure to tackle small boats crisis Energy crisis: No new measures agreed to help Brits with bills Speaking to Express.co.uk, Lord Cruddas argued that as party leader still, Mr Johnson has the power to … [Read more...] about ‘Take back control!’ Boris urged to use powers to allow a members’ vote on his resignation

close Video Maryland Governor Larry Hogan discusses possible 2024 run Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland, in a Fox News Digital interview in Manchestor, New Hampshire on July 11, 2022, discusses a possible run for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland heads to the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, as part of a jam-packed two-day visit to the state whose caucuses for half a century have kicked off the presidential nominating calendar. The governor will showcase a crime and law enforcement plan during this trip. Details of the proposals were shared first with Fox News on the eve of his Iowa arrival. Hogan will also become the first of the potential 2024 GOP presidential contenders this cycle to visit the state fair, which has long been a must stop for White House hopefuls. The term-limited governor’s trip to Iowa comes less than … [Read more...] about Maryland’s Hogan first of the potential GOP 2024 presidential hopefuls to visit Iowa State Fair

Cost of Living: Radio caller on financial pressure SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Liz Truss supporter said low taxation must be top priority for whoever wins the leadership race to stop Britain facing even more economic pain. Ms Truss insists tax cuts are something she will introduce swiftly if she becomes the next Prime Minister but rival Rishi Sunak says the move would be the wrong one. Sir Iain warned: “Right now we face the potential of a recession. If you have a recession on top of this cost-of-living crisis it would be an utter human disaster.” Related articles Inflation in Europe and the world: Data shows major impending crisis Hang fire on buying a new home, you'll be glad you did - TERRY … [Read more...] about Iain Duncan Smith: A recession would be an utter human disaster

BBC Breakfast: Charlie clashes with MP over energy bills SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Conservative MP and Rishi Sunak supporter Mark Spencer dismissed the prospect of an immediate cost of living help to the most hit. The Commons leader claimed the “reasonable approach” to follow to tackle the ongoing crisis is to wait until the autumn and winter “once we’re in possession of the full extent of the challenge that we face”. Related articles Fury as granddad 'turned away' from bar for being 'too old' Mum-of-eight dies at 47 after spending years indoors Mr Spencer told BBC Breakfast: “The Government does recognise there’s a huge challenge coming. “But the time to respond to that is in the … [Read more...] about ‘Time to respond is winter’ Sunak ally admits immediate cost of living help not coming

Iain Duncan Smith shut down by Eddie Mair during fiery chat on LBC SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Eddie Mair shut down Iain Duncan Smith's defence of the perceived Government incompetence in getting to grips with the soaring cost of living currently squeezing Briton's living standards. The LBC radio presenter repeatedly interrupted the former Tory leader and eventually felt the need to remind the MP that it was in fact the Government's job to help with Britons amid the cost of living crisis. Related articles Liz Truss has crowd laughing with Emmanuel Macron slapdown Waspi woman outraged as Liz Truss refuses to give pension help "Look here's the key, you need to know what you are doing. You … [Read more...] about ‘It’s your job, for God’s sake!’ IDS savaged in heated live radio row over cost crisis

Martin Lewis outlines rise in average UK household energy bills SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Treasury officials said "it will be for the next Prime Minister to make significant fiscal decisions" as they refused to concede to demands for immediate action. However, Mr Johnson said he would "keep urging the electricity sector to continue working on ways we can ease the cost of living pressures". Related articles UK hit with £30bn stealth tax raid under Rishi Sunak’s plans Sunak ally admits immediate cost of living help not coming The outgoing Prime Minister, Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng met with industry leaders this morning to discuss the current cost of living … [Read more...] about Energy crisis: No new measures agreed to help Brits after PM’s crunch meeting with bosses

Jeremy Kyle brands Sturgeon 'horrible woman up North' SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Jeremy Kyle has been slammed for branding Nicola Sturgeon "that horrible woman up north" as well as referring to the Scottish leader as "annoying". The 57-year-old made the comments on Piers Morgan : Uncensored on Wednesday as he continues to present the TalkTV programme in Morgan's absence. Related articles Richard Madeley sparks uproar after telling guest 'Get to the point' Strictly fans baffled as Countryfile star is 12th contestant confirmed Kyle was joined on the evening news programme by commentator Marina Purkiss and broadcaster Emma Webb to discuss the cost of living crisis. As their debate got … [Read more...] about Jeremy Kyle faces backlash over ‘disgusting’ Nicola Sturgeon comments ‘Extremely nasty’