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As protests over immigration enforcement erupt in cities across the U.S., House Republicans push forward a sweeping Homeland Security funding bill that expands deportation powers, slashes oversight, and introduces a controversial religious exemption.
A sweeping Republican-led bill seeks to cement Trump-era tax cuts, expand charitable deductions, and reshape nonprofit regulations that could create concerns for minority faith organizations operating under 501(c)(3) status. A controversial provision allowing terrorist designations to some charities based on their funding and fundraising was removed from the bill this morning.
Over the past week, Democrats have giddily celebrated the ascension of Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket. That’s great, but it doesn’t deal with the issue of elderly leaders in this nation of ours. Maybe the tale of Egil Skallagrimsson, the Viking poet who lived to old age, has something to teach us here.
TWH weekend editor Eric O. Scott considers the good and the disappointing aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA)
The U.S. Senate passes a resolution making April National Native Plant Month to bring awareness to the value of native species, and help to ensure their survival.