As Trump Battles Elite Colleges, House GOP Looks to Hike Endowment Tax by at Least Tenfold

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress looks to slash spending and raise revenue for President Donald Trump’s tax bill, Republicans have turned attention to the huge endowments amassed by the country’s wealthiest colleges. Varying proposals have called for raising the rate to 14% or 21%, treating traditionally tax-free universities like major corporations. Trump previously said he…MORE

Text to Win Rob Thomas Tickets!

Rob Thomas is coming to The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on August 29th with special guest A Great Big World. Get tickets at Livenation.com. Text “ROB” to 1-888-787-5543 for your chance to win tickets!MORE

India conducts a military strike against Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) Pakistan says India has fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory striking at least three locations, killing a child and wounding two other people. India said Wednesday it was striking infrastructure used by militants. Tensions have soared between the nuclear-armed neighbors over last month’s militant attack on tourists in the Indian-controlled…MORE

Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill creating Education Savings Accounts program in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation into law on Saturday that creates Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in Texas. Texas Republicans call the legislation “school choice.” The $1 billion program will allow families to spend state funds on private school tuition. Abbott signed the bill at the Texas Governor’s Mansion on Saturday afternoon, where…MORE

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