Trump Family Gets Tax Break, Minnesota Bans Prediction Markets

Schiff Accuses DOJ Of Corruption In Dropping Trump Tax Probes

• Department of Justice announced IRS will no longer pursue claims.
• Claims involved unpaid taxes against Trump family and companies.
• Decision described as pure unadulterated corruption and self dealing.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – The Department of Justice announced that the Internal Revenue Service will no longer pursue claims against President Trump, his family members and companies regarding unpaid taxes. Senator Adam Schiff described the decision as pure unadulterated corruption and self dealing that benefits the tax dodging president thanks to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the senator added. The announcement expands a prior settlement to include tax audits permanently.

The move expands a prior settlement to include tax audits.

Why This Matters: The permanent bar on IRS audits grants the president and his family lifetime protection from tax scrutiny on prior matters.

Rep Nancy Mace Introduces Amendment Requiring Natural Born Citizens For Congress

• Joint resolution proposes constitutional amendment for Congress members.
• Amendment covers federal judges and Senate confirmed officers.
• Standard already applies to president and vice president.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Representative Nancy Mace introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment requiring members of Congress, federal judges and Senate confirmed officers to be natural born citizens. This standard already applies to the president and vice president. The proposal lists Ilhan Omar, Shri Thanedar and Pramila Jayapal as current examples of foreign-born members, she emphasized. The amendment would end foreign-born service in these roles.

Mace stated the amendment ensures consistent natural born citizen requirements for all top officials.

Why This Matters: The amendment would bar foreign-born individuals from serving in Congress, the federal judiciary and senior executive positions.

Ro Khanna Welcomes Trump Rejected Voters After Massie Primary Loss

• Massie lost because he stood up to Epstein class and war.
• He won voters under forty five by thirty points.
• Voters who feel rejected by Trump are welcomed to shape future.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Representative Ro Khanna stated that his good friend Representative Thomas Massie lost the primary because he had the guts to stand up to the Epstein class and against the war. Massie won voters under forty five by thirty points. Khanna extended an invitation to those voters who feel rejected by Trump to join Democratic efforts.

Khanna welcomed the rejected voters to help shape the Democratic Party future.

Why This Matters: The invitation targets younger voters disillusioned with Trump-aligned candidates for potential Democratic recruitment.

Minnesota Becomes First State To Ban Prediction Markets Under Walz

• Governor Tim Walz signed bill making operation or advertising felony.
• Minnesota is first state to enact such prohibition.
• Measure sets precedent for regulating sites like Polymarket and Kalshi.

MINNESOTA, May 20 (TNGB) – Minnesota became the first state to ban prediction markets after Governor Tim Walz signed legislation making operating or advertising such markets a felony. The law sets a major precedent for regulating platforms including Polymarket and Kalshi. State officials began enforcement of the new restrictions immediately.

The ban establishes a clear legal barrier against prediction market activities.

Why This Matters: The felony ban prevents Minnesota residents from participating in or operating prediction markets and may influence other states.

Treasury Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Networks Over F–tanyl Trafficking

• Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned more than dozen individuals.
• Sanctions targeted two distinct networks linked to terrorist Sinaloa Cartel.
• Networks involved in f–tanyl trafficking activities.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned more than a dozen individuals and entities comprising two distinct networks linked to the terrorist Sinaloa Cartel and its f–tanyl trafficking activities. The action disrupts operations that threaten American communities. Officials confirmed the networks facilitated cross border poison distribution.

The sanctions protect communities from cartel f–tanyl networks.

Why This Matters: The sanctions block financial channels used by Sinaloa Cartel networks to traffic f–tanyl into the United States.

Ro Khanna Sees Democratic Future In Anti Establishment Voters After Massie Defeat

• Massie lost primary while Chris Rabb secured big victory.
• Message clear that stand against war AIPAC and Epstein class has no place.
• Future of Democratic Party done with establishment belongs to new voters.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Representative Ro Khanna noted that Representative Thomas Massie lost his primary while Chris Rabb secured a big victory. The message is clear that taking a stand against war, AIPAC and the Epstein class leaves no place in the Trump coalition. Khanna stated the future of the Democratic Party that is done with the establishment belongs to those voters.

The victory signals opportunity for anti establishment Democratic leadership.

Why This Matters: The outcome encourages anti-war and anti-AIPAC candidates within the Democratic Party to challenge establishment figures.

Jeff Bezos Calls For Zero Income Tax On Bottom Half Of US Workers

• Billionaire Jeff Bezos made statement on income tax policy.
• Proposal targets bottom half of United States workers.
• Idea would eliminate tax obligations for lower earning Americans.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Billionaire Jeff Bezos stated that the bottom half of US workers should pay zero income tax. The proposal would remove tax obligations entirely from lower earning Americans across the country. Bezos presented the idea as a way to address economic pressures on working families.

The call would shift tax burden away from lower income workers.

Why This Matters: Eliminating income tax for the bottom half of earners would reduce federal revenue by hundreds of billions annually.

Senate Democrats Force Vote To End Unconstitutional Iran War

• Senate Democrats forced a vote on Iran war powers resolution.
• Resolution demands end to the unconstitutional war.
• Action marks another attempt to reclaim congressional authority.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Senate Democrats forced a vote to demand an end to the unconstitutional war through an Iran war powers resolution. The measure seeks to limit executive branch actions without proper legislative approval. Lawmakers argued the ongoing operations exceed constitutional boundaries.

The vote aims to restore congressional oversight on military engagements.

Why This Matters: The resolution tests whether Congress can reassert war powers authority after sixty days of executive military action.

Gavin Newsom Dismisses Trump Tax Claims Drop As Nothing To See Here

• Gavin Newsom responded to report on dropped tax claims.
• Report involved US government dropping claims against President Trump.
• Response characterized the development in dismissive terms.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Governor Gavin Newsom responded to an Associated Press report that the US government dropped tax claims against President Trump. He characterized the development with the phrase nothing to see here. The comment came amid questions about the handling of the president’s financial matters.

The response downplayed the significance of the tax claims resolution.

Why This Matters: The dismissal minimizes public scrutiny of the permanent IRS settlement protecting the president’s tax records.

Treasury Targets Terrorist Cartels F–tanyl Networks To Keep America Safe

• Administration will not allow narco terrorists to flood borders with poison.
• Treasury will continue targeting terrorist cartels and f–tanyl networks.
• Action protects communities and maintains national safety.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the administration will not allow narco terrorists to flood borders with poison. Treasury will continue to target terrorist cartels and their f–tanyl trafficking networks. The ongoing efforts focus on protecting American communities from these operations.

The policy keeps America safe from cartel f–tanyl threats.

Why This Matters: Continued sanctions aim to cut off financial support for cartels moving f–tanyl across the southern border.

Senator Alex Padilla Says Trump Administration Separated Over 100000 Children From Parents

• Senator Alex Padilla condemned Trump administration immigration enforcement actions.
• Over 100,000 children reportedly separated from parents, nearly 20 times first term levels.
• Funding increases to expand family separation efforts across the nation.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Senator Alex Padilla released a statement condemning the Trump administration’s approach to immigration enforcement. He asserted that the policy has reportedly torn apart families by separating over 100,000 children from their parents, nearly 20 times the number during the first term as the post stated, while funding and resources continue to increase to support further expansion of these measures.

The expansion of these family separation policies has intensified debates over humanitarian standards in U.S. border enforcement.

Why This Matters: The policy raises significant questions about the balance between national security and family unity in immigration law.

Senator Mark Kelly Introduces Legislation To Repeal Trump School Voucher Program

• Senator Mark Kelly introduced a bill to repeal the national school voucher program.
• The program reportedly would drain public school resources and cost tens of billions.
• Public schools remain the primary pathway to the middle class for Americans.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Senator Mark Kelly announced the introduction of legislation aimed at repealing the national school voucher program proposed by the Trump administration. He argued that the initiative would drain resources from public schools and impose costs of tens of billions of dollars on taxpayers the senator added, while public schools provide the best pathway to the middle class.

The legislation targets a program projected to shift substantial federal support away from traditional public education systems.

Why This Matters: The bill seeks to preserve federal funding levels for public schools serving millions of students nationwide.

Senator Lisa Murkowski Presses DOJ On Cuts To Law Enforcement Grants

• Senator Lisa Murkowski questioned proposed cuts to law enforcement and violence prevention grants.
• The cuts reportedly affect rural police departments, Tribal justice efforts and domestic violence survivors.
• Alaska communities face enormous challenges according to the senator.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Senator Lisa Murkowski pressed the Department of Justice on proposed cuts to law enforcement and violence prevention grants during a hearing. She raised concerns about impacts on rural police departments, Tribal justice efforts and survivors of domestic violence according to the account, along with the removal of the Not Invisible Act Commission report.

The hearing addressed funding reductions for programs supporting public safety in remote and underserved areas.

Why This Matters: Reduced grants could strain law enforcement resources in states with large rural and Tribal populations.

Senator Adam Schiff Opposes EPA Move To Repeal Forever Chemicals Limits In Water

• Senator Adam Schiff opposed the EPA proposal to repeal limits on forever chemicals in water.
• The repeal reportedly would allow more harmful chemicals into drinking water supplies.
• Clean water remains a basic right for all Americans.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Senator Adam Schiff responded to the EPA proposal to repeal limits on four types of forever chemicals in drinking water. He stated that clean water is a basic right and warned that the move would allow more harmful chemicals into the supply the senator wrote, putting American health at grave risk.

The proposal targets regulatory standards established to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in public water systems.

Why This Matters: Repeal could increase exposure risks for communities relying on municipal drinking water sources.

Senator Adam Schiff Launches Inquiry Into Todd Blanche Ethics Recusal On Trump Cases

• Senator Adam Schiff launched an inquiry into Todd Blanche ethics guidance on Trump cases.
• Ethics lawyers reportedly advised recusal from cases involving former client Donald Trump.
• Blanche stated at his confirmation hearing that he would follow such instructions.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Senator Adam Schiff announced an inquiry into whether Todd Blanche followed ethics guidance during his confirmation hearing. Blanche had told the senator that he would recuse himself from cases involving his former client Donald Trump if an ethics lawyer instructed him to do so as he clarified, and a new report shows ethics lawyers provided exactly that advice.

The inquiry examines compliance with recusal standards for a nominee with prior representation ties.

Why This Matters: The review tests enforcement of ethics rules for officials with direct prior relationships to the president.

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Celebrates Signing Of Las Vegas Water Pipeline Bill

• Senator Catherine Cortez Masto celebrated the signing of a new water pipeline bill.
• The legislation will improve water system reliability for nearly half of Las Vegas residents.
• Conservation efforts in Sloan Canyon expand under the new law.

LAS VEGAS, May 20 (TNGB) – Senator Catherine Cortez Masto announced that her bill to build a new water pipeline for the Las Vegas Valley and expand conservation in Sloan Canyon was signed into law. The measure improves the reliability of the water system and protects the supply for nearly half of the area’s residents and businesses for generations the post confirmed.

The law authorizes infrastructure upgrades to address long-term water scarcity in the desert region.

Why This Matters: The pipeline and conservation measures secure water access for over one million residents in southern Nevada.

Senator Adam Schiff Advances War Powers Resolution To End Trump Iran Conflict

• Senator Adam Schiff advanced the War Powers Resolution to end the Iran conflict.
• Senate Democrats forced multiple votes to demand an end to the unconstitutional war.
• Republican colleagues joined after seven failed attempts on the measure.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Senator Adam Schiff stated that Senate Democrats forced another vote to demand an end to the unconstitutional war with Iran. After seven failed attempts he expressed thanks that Republican colleagues joined in bringing the War Powers Resolution to the floor the senator emphasized, positioning the step as progress toward reining in executive actions.

The resolution invokes congressional authority over military engagements exceeding 60 days without approval.

Why This Matters: Passage would require the administration to seek explicit legislative authorization for continued operations.

Senator Cynthia Lummis Pushes Clarity Act To Regulate Digital Assets In US

• Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced the Clarity Act to regulate digital assets.
• Digital asset companies reportedly move offshore due to lack of congressional action.
• The bill aims to ensure America leads in digital asset regulation.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Senator Cynthia Lummis pushed her Clarity Act to address the regulatory gap that has driven digital asset companies offshore. She stated that Congress has not done its job and the legislation fixes the problem by providing clear rules she added, while committing to fight for American leadership in digital asset regulation.

The bill establishes a framework for oversight of cryptocurrency and related financial technologies.

Why This Matters: Clear rules could reduce regulatory uncertainty and encourage domestic innovation in the sector.

Representative Jason Crow Questions Lack Of Republican Opposition To Trump Iran War Costs

• Representative Jason Crow questioned Republican budget hawks on Iran war spending.
• The conflict reportedly costs taxpayers billions of dollars each day.
• Crow called for an end to the costly and disastrous war.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Representative Jason Crow asked where Republican budget hawks have gone as the Trump administration Iran war costs taxpayers billions of dollars. He described the conflict as costly and disastrous and demanded that it end to protect American resources he pointed out.

Daily expenditures include personnel, equipment and operational support for forces in the region.

Why This Matters: Sustained costs could pressure future budget negotiations and deficit reduction efforts.

Senator Mike Lee Calls For Permanent Repeal Of The Jones Act

• Senator Mike Lee called for permanent repeal of the Jones Act.
• US trade reportedly increased without the Jones Act restrictions in place.
• The senator described the outcome as excellent, predictable and sustainable.

WASHINGTON D.C., May 20 (TNGB) – Senator Mike Lee responded to reports of increased US trade without the Jones Act by calling for its permanent repeal. He described the results as excellent, predictable and sustainable under the current conditions the account confirmed.

The 1920 law requires goods shipped between U.S. ports to use American-built and crewed vessels.

Why This Matters: Repeal could lower shipping costs for domestic commerce and increase trade flexibility.