Washington

Tax Day Injustice

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Tax Day Injustice

– A new report titled “More for Them, Less for Us: Corporations That Pay Their Executives More Than Uncle Sam” highlights how large corporate CEO pay packages rival corporate taxes.
– The report examined the five-year period of 2018 to 2022 and identified 35 companies that paid their top executives more than they paid the federal government.
– This situation was made possible by deep cuts to corporate tax rates implemented in the Republican-led 2017 American Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine

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Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine

Russia has no plans to attack any NATO country, including Poland, the Baltic states, and the Czech Republic. President Vladimir Putin warned that if the West supplies F-16 fighters to Ukraine, they will be shot down by Russian forces.

OPINION: Alaska has a revenue problem, and expanding corporate tax credits won’t help

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OPINION: Alaska has a revenue problem, and expanding corporate tax credits won’t help

Tax credits are popular and allow businesses or individuals to make donations or investments in projects to reduce their taxes. Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation to expand corporate donations eligible for tax credits, potentially costing the state a quarter-million dollars in lost revenue. The bill lacks research and may not benefit communities without large corporations. The use of tax credits adds complexity to the tax code and can lead to increased demand for subsidies.

Trump says Hamas’ Oct 7 attack was horrible, but Israel should wrap up war

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Trump says Hamas’ Oct 7 attack was horrible, but Israel should wrap up war

Donald Trump said he would have reacted the same way as Israel did after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, but believes Israel should wrap up its war against the Islamist group in Gaza.

Israeli strikes on Rafah raise fear assault could begin

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Israeli strikes on Rafah raise fear assault could begin

Israel bombed at least three homes in Rafah overnight, killing 11 people from a family. Residents fear a ground assault could be coming despite a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire. In the West Bank, three Palestinians were killed and four wounded by Israeli fire during a raid in Jenin. Israeli forces have imposed a blockade on hospitals in Gaza, claiming they have been used by Hamas fighters. Residents report hearing explosions and seeing smoke coming from buildings inside the medical facility.

Russian investigators to study request to probe Western involvement in , ‘terrorism’

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Russian investigators to study request to probe Western involvement in , ‘terrorism’

Russian state investigators are considering a request from parliamentarians to investigate terrorist acts against Russia by the United States and other Western countries.

Six workers presumed dead after crippled cargo ship knocks down Baltimore bridge

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Six workers presumed dead after crippled cargo ship knocks down Baltimore bridge

Six workers were missing and presumed dead after a cargo ship collided with a bridge in Baltimore Harbor, causing a section of the bridge to collapse. Active search-and-rescue operations were suspended due to treacherous conditions in the water. The ship reported a power failure before impact, and all 22 crew members were accounted for. The closure of the port could have a major impact on supply chains. President Biden promised to visit Baltimore and rebuild the bridge. The incident may be the worst U.S. bridge collapse since 2007.

Protecting Palestinians a moral imperative, Pentagon chief tells Israeli counterpart

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Protecting Palestinians a moral imperative, Pentagon chief tells Israeli counterpart

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the need to protect Palestinian civilians in the war between Israel and Hamas, stating that the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza was worsening.

The…angry Netanyahu and the war crimes

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The…angry Netanyahu and the war crimes

The USA abstained from the first ceasefire resolution in Gaza, angering Netanyahu who wanted Washington to exercise its veto. As a retaliatory measure, Netanyahu cancelled his delegation’s trip to Washington. The ceasefire did not hold as Israel continued its attacks on Gaza. The Security Council’s decision remained on paper, similar to the situation in Cyprus in 1974. The US government claimed there was no reason to believe Israel committed acts of genocide in Gaza. The situation in Gaza is dire, with people facing hunger and desperation. The head of European diplomacy denounced Israel’s use of hunger as a “war weapon” in Gaza. Netanyahu’s actions are seen as trying to save his political career, but the international community’s response allows the occupying power to continue its actions, which is considered a crime.