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News

DOJ Hunts for Suspect in Attack on U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An individual attempted to confront U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, destroyed property in her office, and fled the scene.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Attorney Alina Habba and Attorney General Pam Bondi.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred Wednesday night at Alina Habba’s office.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Thankfully, Alina is ok.” – Pam Bondi

🎯IMPACT: The incident highlights security concerns for high-ranking officials.

IN FULL

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday that an individual attempted to confront U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, destroyed property in her office, and then fled the scene.

“Last night, an individual attempted to confront one of our U.S. Attorneys—my dear friend [U.S. Attorney Alina Habba]—destroyed property in her office, and then fled the scene,” Bondi stated, noting: “Thankfully, Alina is ok.”

“Any violence or threats of violence against any federal officer will not be tolerated. Period. This is unfortunately becoming a trend as radicals continue to attack law enforcement agents around the country,” the Attorney General continued, adding: “We will find this person, and the individual will be brought to justice. Our federal prosecutors, agents, and law-enforcement partners put their lives on the line every day to protect the American people, and this Department will use every legal tool available to ensure their safety and hold violent offenders fully accountable.”

The incident is still under investigation, and further updates are expected as details emerge.

This is a developing story. 

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5 minutes ago
Politics

Trump Sues to Block California’s Congressional Redistricting Plan.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit to block California’s newly approved congressional district boundaries.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), and California voters.

📍WHEN & WHERE: California, November 13, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Race cannot be used as a proxy to advance political interests, but that is precisely what the California General Assembly did with Proposition 50.” – DOJ Lawsuit

🎯IMPACT: The lawsuit could influence control of the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections.

IN FULL

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that it is suing to block California’s newly approved congressional district boundaries, setting the stage for a legal battle that could shape the 2026 midterm elections. Filed in federal court, the lawsuit seeks to challenge Proposition 50, a constitutional amendment passed by California voters that temporarily suspends the state’s redistricting commission, allowing the legislature to redraw district lines.

In the filing—in which the DOJ is joining a lawsuit already being brought by the California Republican Party—the Trump administration accuses California of racial gerrymandering, alleging the state used race as a factor to favor Hispanic voters. “Race cannot be used as a proxy to advance political interests, but that is precisely what the California General Assembly did with Proposition 50,” the lawsuit states. It seeks to prevent the state from using the new map in future elections.

Proposition 50, advanced by Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA), aims to help Democrats gain five Republican-held seats in the House. Newsom’s move follows a Republican-led redistricting effort in Texas, supported by President Donald J. Trump. The outcome of the DOJ’s challenge could have significant implications for party control in the House of Representatives. Republicans currently hold 219 seats, while Democrats hold 214, leaving Democrats needing only a small gain to reclaim the majority.

The National Pulse reported earlier this month that Kansas Republicans abandoned efforts to hold a special legislative session in order to pass a redistricting plan that would have targeted Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS), the only Democrat member of the state’s congressional delegation. State Representative Dan Hawkins (R), the state House Speaker, announced on Tuesday that he lacked the votes to convene a special session without the approval of Governor Laura Kelly (D-KS).

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35 minutes ago
News

The Penny Ends Its 232 Year Run of Production.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United States stopped minting pennies after 232 years of production.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Treasurer of the United States Brandon Beach, President Donald J. Trump, and U.S. Mint officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The final pennies were minted this week at the Philadelphia Mint.

💬KEY QUOTE: “God bless America, and we’re going to save the taxpayers $56 million.” – Brandon Beach

🎯IMPACT: Billions of pennies remain in circulation as legal tender, but their production has officially ended.

IN FULL

The United States federal government ceased minting pennies on Wednesday, ending the coin’s 232-year use in the country. A final run of pennies was struck at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, with Treasurer of the United States Brandon Beach marking the occasion, saying, “God bless America, and we’re going to save the taxpayers $56 million.”

While the penny’s production has been halted, there remain billions of the one-cent-denominated coin in circulation, and the coin will remain legal tender. Notably, this will be the first time since 1857 that the federal government has halted the minting of a coin. The half-cent piece was the last coin discontinued, just prior to the American Civil War.

In February, President Donald J. Trump signed an order directing the U.S. Mint to halt production of pennies. The administration contends the coin—which costs more to produce than its denominated value—is obsolete in the modern age. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents,” the America First leader wrote in a post on Truth Social, adding: “This is so wasteful!”

This past summer, the Mint began slowing down penny production, with the final coins struck this week. The U.S. is following in the footsteps of other nations, such as Canada, which stopped producing pennies in 2012, and Australia, which removed its one-cent coins in 1992.

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War
World

Colombia’s Marxist President Rages Over ‘Barbarian’ Trump’s Drug Boat Strikes.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the suspension of intelligence sharing with the United States, raging about the U.S. military’s lethal strikes on cartel boats carrying illegal drugs.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Colombian President Gustavo Petro and U.S. President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made earlier this week in Bogotá, Colombia, amid escalating tensions over U.S. military actions in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Intelligence is not for killing.” – Gustavo Petro

🎯IMPACT: The comments mark a continued escalation in the Marxist leader’s feud with Trump over his use of military airstrikes to stop cartel drug smuggling operations in the Caribbean.

IN FULL

Colombia’s far-left President Gustavo Petro has announced that his government will no longer share intelligence with the United States, opposing lethal strikes on cartel boats carrying illegal drugs. In an interview with NBC News, Petro emphasized that “intelligence is not for killing,” and described the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean as “undoubtedly an aggression against Latin America.”

Petro’s decision follows a series of U.S. military strikes targeting boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, which President J. Donald Trump has justified as part of an “armed conflict” with drug cartels. Trump contends that Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) are using these boats to flood American cities with deadly narcotics.

Petro labeled the attacks as “murder,” accusing Trump of being a “barbarian” and “lost on the issue of the real analysis of what is going on with cocaine in Colombia.”

In response to Petro’s criticism, Trump has accused the Colombian president of being directly involved in the drug trade, referring to him as an “illegal drug leader” on his Truth Social platform. Petro strongly denied these allegations, claiming that the people killed in the strikes are often impoverished boatmen hired by criminal organizations, rather than the traffickers themselves.

France has also expressed concerns over the legality of U.S. strikes, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot alleging that the actions “violate international law.” Despite the growing tensions, Petro did not express support for Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, who has been a secondary target of the Trump administration’s military actions. “No, I believe that there has been no legitimate leadership [in Venezuela] for some time,” the Colombian leader said.

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2 hours ago
Politics

Fetterman Criticizes Democrats for Withholding Epstein Files Under Biden Presidency.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Democratic Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman criticized the former Biden government for not releasing files about deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein during its time in office.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sen. John Fetterman, Jeffrey Epstein, victims of Epstein, and the former Biden government.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The comments were made during a Thursday appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I think what’s going to happen is it’s entirely appropriate, you know, release everything and release all of them,” Fetterman said.

🎯IMPACT: A discharge petition regarding Epstein files has reached the threshold for a vote in the House of Representatives.

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Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) broke once again with his fellow Democrats on Thursday, criticizing the former Biden government for failing to release documents concerning deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking with MSNBC’s Morning Joe co-host Jonathan Lemire, the Pennsylvania Senator stated that while Democrats forcing the release of the Epstein files is “entirely appropriate,” he has questions on why his party sat on the documents while they were in power.

“You know, another one of my questions is like … we sat on those for four years, too. So, I mean, I don’t really understand, you know, either. I mean, there are a lot of questions,” Fetterman said. Late Wednesday, House Democrats secured the votes necessary for a discharge petition that will force a vote on releasing the files in the chamber.

Recently released documents from the Epstein estate contain emails from author and fabulist Michael Wolff that appear to show him advising Epstein on how to possibly blackmail President Donald J. Trump. While it was reported in May that Trump was told that his name did appear in the files, Virginia Giuffre—one of Epstein’s most prominent victims—did not accuse the President of any wrongdoing in her posthumous memoir released in October.

Other victims of Epstein told NBC News in September that they never witnessed any misconduct by Trump. Additionally, Bradley Edwards—an attorney representing several of the victims—has publicly attested to Trump’s assistance with his litigation. “The only thing that I can say about President Trump is that he is the only person who in 2009, when I served a lot of subpoenas against a lot of people… he is the only person that picked up the phone and said, ‘Let’s just talk, I’ll give ya as much time as you want, I’ll tell ya what you need to know,’” Edwards stated in a 2018 video.

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World

Trump Designating Antifa Groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration will designate four European Antifa-affiliated groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, State Secretary Marco Rubio, and Republican Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt.

📍WHEN & WHERE: November 2025, related to Antifa terrorism in Germany, Italy, and Greece.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The anarchists, Marxists, and violent extremists of Antifa have waged a terror campaign in the United States and across the Western world for decades, carrying out bombings, beatings, shootings, and riots in service of their extreme agenda,” said State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott.

🎯IMPACT: Designation will make it illegal to support these groups and allow victims to sue for damages.

IN FULL

The Trump administration is moving to classify four European organizations tied to Antifa as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). Among the designated groups are Germany’s Antifa Ost, Italy’s International Revolutionary Front, and Greece’s Armed Proletarian Justice and Revolutionary Class Self Defense. They will appear on the same list as infamous terror networks such as al-Qaeda, the Islamic State, and various cartels, turning any material support for them into a criminal offense.

Officials in Europe have tied Antifa Ost to a wave of assaults in Budapest, Hungary, in February 2023. Meanwhile, the International Revolutionary Front has been behind a string of violent incidents in Italy, such as bombings and a deadly shooting in 2012. In Greece, Armed Proletarian Justice tried to bomb a police facility, and Revolutionary Class Self Defense has also orchestrated several bombings, apparently to back Palestinian causes.

Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) applauded the step, saying, “Designating them as [Foreign Terrorist Organizations] is an important step to dismantling this subversive network of far-left extremism.” It builds on President Donald J. Trump’s earlier move to label the Antifa movement in America a domestic terrorist group.

“The anarchists, Marxists, and violent extremists of Antifa have waged a terror campaign in the United States and across the Western world for decades, carrying out bombings, beatings, shootings, and riots in service of their extreme agenda,” said State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott, adding that the State Department under Trump and Rubio “is committed to identifying and dismantling these terror networks that conspire to ruthlessly suppress the will of the people and violently undermine the very foundations of the United States and Western Civilization.”

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Rubio Denies Report of UK Halting Intel Sharing Due to Cartel Boat Strikes.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied claims that Britain has stopped sharing intelligence on drug-trafficking vessels due to concerns about U.S. military actions in the Caribbean.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, British intelligence services, and Group of Seven foreign ministers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: November 12, 2025, at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, Ontario, Canada.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This is a false story,” said Rubio, referring to the claims of suspended intelligence sharing.

🎯IMPACT: Rubio reaffirmed the strong U.S.-UK partnership and dismissed concerns about disrupted intelligence cooperation.

IN FULL

Speaking to journalists at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport in Ontario, Canada, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied claims that Britain had ceased intelligence sharing on drug-trafficking vessels. Rubio called the reports a “false story,” stating that the United States and the United Kingdom continue to maintain a strong partnership.

“I did see a CNN report yesterday—I’m not going to go into great detail other than to say that it’s a false story. It’s a fake story,” the U.S Secretary of State said, continuing: “And what’s happening now is people with a business card that has a government email on it become sources because they don’t know—they’re not even in the know, so they either have an agenda or they want to make themselves important, and it’s been a plague of story after story that’s either inaccurate or misleading, and that falls in the category of both, that story does.”

Rubio was responding to a CNN report suggesting that Britain had suspended intelligence sharing due to concerns over U.S. military actions against narco-terrorists in the Caribbean. He went on to emphasize, “We have very strong partnerships with the UK and other countries. Again, nothing has changed or happened that has impeded in any way our ability to do what we’re doing, nor are we asking anyone to help us with what we’re doing at any—in any realm, and that includes military.”

The comments came after a meeting of Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers in Canada. Rubio noted that the operations near Venezuela were not raised during the discussions and that Britain had not expressed any concerns directly to him.

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4 hours ago
Immigration

California to Cancel 17,000 CDLs Issued to Illegal Immigrants.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: California announced plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses issued to immigrants after discovering their expiration dates extended beyond the drivers’ legal stay in the U.S.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: California officials, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy, and Governor Gavin Newsom (D).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced on Wednesday in California, following a review initiated by federal concerns.

💬KEY QUOTE: “After weeks of claiming they did nothing wrong, Gavin Newsom and California have been caught red-handed. Now that we’ve exposed their lies, 17,000 illegally issued trucking licenses are being revoked,” said Sean Duffy.

🎯IMPACT: The revocation follows federal scrutiny and raises broader questions about licensing standards and immigration policy enforcement.

IN FULL

California officials are finally admitting they issued commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to illegal immigrants. On Wednesday, state officials announced they will revoke 17,000 CDLs that were granted to immigrants who they now acknowledge remained in the U.S. after the expiration of their legal status.

The decision comes on the heels of heavy criticism from the Trump White House over the Golden State’s issuance of licenses to drivers in the country illegally. U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy stated, “After weeks of claiming they did nothing wrong, Gavin Newsom and California have been caught red-handed. Now that we’ve exposed their lies, 17,000 illegally issued trucking licenses are being revoked.” He added that this is “just the tip of the iceberg” and vowed to ensure California removes all unauthorized drivers from operating commercial vehicles.

Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom‘s office initially declined to specify the reason for the revocations but later cited a state law requiring licenses to expire no later than the end of a person’s legal U.S. residency. Newsom’s spokesman, Brandon Richards, pushed back against the Trump administration, accusing Sec. Duffy of spreading “easily disproven falsehoods” in a “desperate attempt to please his dear leader.”

The CDL issue gained national attention after a fatal crash in Florida involving a tractor-trailer driver in the U.S. illegally. Similar incidents in Texas, Alabama, and California have heightened scrutiny of licensing practices. Duffy has already revoked $40 million in federal funding from California and warned of an additional $160 million penalty if the state fails to comply with federal standards.

Under new federal rules announced in September, only specific visa holders will qualify for commercial licenses, and states must verify immigration status through federal databases. These rules, however, were not in place when the 17,000 licenses were issued. California has notified affected drivers that their licenses will expire in 60 days.

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Corruption
News

NEW: Biden’s Bastard, Jack Smith, Tried to Spy on Speaker of the House in Arctic Frost Probe.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith sought the personal cellphone records of then-Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and former Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) during his January 6 witch hunt.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jack Smith, Kevin McCarthy, Louie Gohmert, Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Josh Hawley (R-MO), and others.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The investigation targeted phone records from January 4 to 7, 2021.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Jack Smith’s radical and deranged investigation was never about finding the truth. It was a blatant weaponizing of the Justice Department to attack political opponents of the Biden administration.” – Kevin McCarthy

🎯IMPACT: Smith’s investigation cost taxpayers over $50 million and has raised concerns about government overreach and privacy violations.

IN FULL

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith reportedly requested the personal cellphone records of then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and then-Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) during his probe into the January 6, 2021, Capitol protests. On May 25, 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Investigative Division prepared a “Significant Case Notification” outlining Smith’s subpoena for toll records from AT&T and Verizon.

McCarthy sharply criticized the effort, labeling it a “blatant weaponizing of the Justice Department.” He further stated, “Perhaps no action underscores this point more than the illegal attempt to access the phone records of sitting members of the House and Senate—including the Speaker of the House.”

The Biden-Harris FBI launched the probe, code-named “Arctic Frost,” in April 2022, aiming to obtain phone records from Republican lawmakers such as Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ron Johnson (R-WI), and Josh Hawley (R-MO), among others. AT&T revealed that Smith’s team had subpoenaed records for two congressional members, including McCarthy, though the company ultimately provided none following legal challenges.

Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ron Johnson are spearheading an inquiry into the issue, with Grassley calling it a “fishing expedition that swept up Republicans in and out of Congress, from top to bottom.”

These disclosures have fueled intensified concerns over government overreach and weaponization under the Democrats, and breaches of elected lawmakers’ privacy. Arctic Frost, which has been likened to Watergate and has cost taxpayers more than $50 million, is currently under ongoing congressional review. It was authorized by Biden’s Attorney General, Merrick Garland, and former FBI Director Christopher Wray.

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5 hours ago
Politics

Stefanik Neck and Neck With Hochul in NY Governor Race.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A poll shows Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) trailing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) by only three percentage points in a hypothetical gubernatorial match-up.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Elise Stefanik, Gov. Kathy Hochul, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The poll was conducted November 9-10 among 500 likely New York voters.

🎯IMPACT: The poll suggests Hochul is vulnerable to a 2026 challenge by Stefanik and indicates increasingly competitive election dynamics in New York.

IN FULL

A new poll conducted by J.L. Partners shows Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) trailing incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul (D) by just three points in a hypothetical gubernatorial match-up. The survey of 500 likely New York voters found Hochul leading Stefanik 46 percent to 43 percent, with 11 percent undecided.

Stefanik, who recently announced her gubernatorial campaign, has positioned herself as a strong supporter of President Donald J. Trump. She was first elected to Congress in 2014 to represent New York’s 21st Congressional District and served as the House GOP Conference Chair from 2021 to 2025. Trump had nominated her for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in January, but the nomination was later withdrawn to ensure her vote remained in Congress for key legislative priorities.

The poll also revealed that Stefanik enjoys a commanding lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) in a potential GOP primary, with 74 percent support compared to Blakeman’s five percent. Blakeman, 70, is believed to be preparing to announce his candidacy for governor soon.

Gov. Hochul’s job performance received mixed reviews in the poll, with 40 percent of respondents strongly or somewhat approving and 54 percent strongly or somewhat disapproving. Meanwhile, 37 percent of voters view Stefanik very or somewhat favorably, while 32 percent hold unfavorable views of her.

The survey, conducted November 9-10, has a margin of error of 4.4 percent.

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5 hours ago
Politics

D.C.’s Democrat City Council Moves to Block Trump’s No Tax on Tips, Overtime Policy.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Washington D.C. Council passed an emergency tax bill to decouple parts of its tax code from federal tax changes, blocking tax breaks for tips and overtime pay.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The D.C. Council and workers affected by the changes.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The emergency measure applies for 90 days in Washington, D.C., with a planned temporary extension of 225 days.

💬KEY QUOTE: “At our most recent Legislative Meeting, the Council voted on an emergency basis to decouple elements of the District’s tax code from the federal,” said the D.C. Council in an official statement.

🎯IMPACT: Thousands of hospitality workers in D.C. will see tips and overtime pay remain fully taxable under local law.

IN FULL

Washington, D.C.’s Democrat-dominated City Council has adopted emergency tax legislation aimed at blocking federal tax code changes made under President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The move will prevent tax breaks for tip wages and overtime pay from taking effect in the city.

It is estimated that thousands of restaurant and hospitality industry workers in the nation’s capital will be impacted by the D.C. Council’s new tax law. Provisions in the OBBB allow workers to deduct up to $25,000 in tips and $12,500 in overtime pay for single filers, with higher amounts for joint filers. However, these deductions will not be reflected in local tax returns due to the Council’s decision.

Additionally, the D.C. Council ended the $6,000 local senior bonus deduction and other business-related tax breaks in an effort to improve the city’s finances. Concerningly, estimates suggest the District of Columbia could face a revenue shortfall well over $1 billion over the next three years. The budget gap is primarily being driven by the Trump administration’s reductions in the federal workforce and increasing costs for the city’s social programs.

“At our most recent Legislative Meeting, the Council voted on an emergency basis to decouple elements of the District’s tax code from the federal, following Congress’ passage of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). In doing so, and in light of revised revenue estimates by the District’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Council also voted to dedicate a portion of the newfound revenue to two purposes: an accelerated full local match for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the establishment of a local child tax credit of $1,000 per child for eligible families,” the D.C. Council said in a statement.

The emergency amendment applies for 90 days, with a planned temporary extension of 225 days. A permanent measure will require further Council votes.

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