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The Tax Foundation's Garret Watson discusses the many tax provisions in President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law today.

Breaking down the tax implications of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act
The freeze on student loan payments and interest expires Aug. 31. President Biden will need to announce whether he will end or extend the moratorium.

With student loan deadline approaching, what will Biden do before midterms?
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle want to know more about the FBI's search warrant for Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.

Congress wants answers about FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search warrant
AG Garland announced the Justice Department is also asking a federal court to unseal the warrant and list of items taken from Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.

AG Garland personally approved decision to seek Trump search warrant
The House CAO officially recommended against downloading TikTok, saying it's a high security risk that collects too much personal information.

House Chief Administrative Officer deems TikTok a high security risk

Afghan refugees could attain permanent residency in US with new bill
Members of Congress want to know how the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home materialized and what was taken.

Lawmakers demand answers following FBI raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home
Michigan's Attorney General is asking for a special prosecutor because her investigation may lead to the indictment of the Republican state AG nominee.

Michigan AG’s investigation could lead to indictment of November opponent

FBI is investigating domestic violent extremism against pro-life organizations
Two Republican Senators introduced a bill to stop anyone from the Chinese Communist Party or anyone working for China from buying U.S. real estate.

Senators introduce bill to stop China from buying US real estate
A Justice Department lawsuit claims Idaho abortion law breaks federal law that states abortions must be provided to save a mother's life.

Justice Department sues Idaho over abortion law
Federal guidelines state if a doctor determines an abortion is needed to stabilize a patient in an emergency, they must perform it regardless of state law.

Providing abortion care is mandatory in emergencies despite state laws
As buses from Texas and Arizona arrive in the nation's capital, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is requesting National Guard assistance with immigration.

DC Mayor Bowser requests National Guard help with immigration
Democrats, veterans groups, and comedian Jon Stewart expressed outrage on Capitol Hill after Republicans blocked a bill to help veterans' healthcare.

Jon Stewart furious after Republicans block veterans’ healthcare bill
A bill trying to crack down on forced labor in China will ban certain products made in the country's Xinjiang region and could strain solar panel supply.

Law targeting forced labor in China could strain global supply chain
Gun manufacturers who make assault-style weapons, including the AR-15, earned more than $1 billion in revenue over the last decade.

AR-15 manufacturers made $1 billion on assault-style weapons over last decade
Sen. Chuck Grassley says he has heard from whistleblowers regarding the FBI falsely labeling derogatory information on Hunter Biden as disinformation.

Whistleblowers: FBI falsely labeled Hunter Biden evidence as disinformation
The Department of Health and Human Services is trying to prevent discrimination against the transgender community with a new rule for healthcare providers.

HHS proposes new rules on gender affirmation, pregnancy healthcare
Fears of a recession are prompting a messaging battle on the economy, as Washington lawmakers wait for GDP numbers to be released Thursday.

Projected GDP contraction prompts recession concerns, messaging battle
TikTok's parent company increased its spending on lobbying 130% during the second quarter. Lawmakers are concerned about the app's ties to China.

TikTok more than doubles DC lobbying presence
A bipartisan group of Senators introduced the Electoral Count Reform Act, which would change an election law that Trump tried to use to stay in office.

Bipartisan group of Senators introduce Electoral Count Reform Act
A federal district court judge issued a preliminary injunction against official LGBTQ guidance for schools from the Biden administration.

Biden administration’s LGBTQ guidance for schools halted by court order
The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing that showed mass shootings negatively impact a city's unemployment rate and property values.

Mass shootings have measurable negative economic impact
Senators are working on a bill to help prosecutors give proceeds from seized Russian assets to Ukraine for reconstruction.

Bipartisan Senate bill aims to give Russian assets to Ukraine