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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
US House Speaker Mike Johnson postpones Israel trip amid escalating tensions with Iran
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said on Monday he has postponed his planned June 22 trip to Israel to address its parliament, as an escalating battle between Israel and Iran has raised fears of a broader conflict. "Due to the complex situation currently unfolding in Iran and Israel, (Knesset) Speaker (Amir) Ohana and I have made the decision to postpone the special session of the Knesset. We look forward to rescheduling the address in the near future and send our prayers to the people of Israel and the Middle East," Johnson said in a statement. The trip by Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, had been set to take place on June 22.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Got a gripe? Here's how to reach your Michigan members of Congress
Got a question or a gripe for someone in Congress, or Michigan? Here's how you can get in touch with someone. Just in case you've forgotten your high school civics lessons (or maybe never had them), here's the lowdown: Every person living in any state has effectively three people representing him or her in Congress, two in the U.S. Senate, who represent everyone in that state and are elected to staggered six-year terms, and one member of the U.S. House of Representatives, who represents a smaller geographical area in each state and is elected to two-year terms. In Michigan, you're represented in Congress by U.S. Sens. Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin and one of 13 members of the U.S. House of Representatives (who are often referred to as congressmen or congresswomen, even though Congress really encompasses both the Senate and the House). The easiest way is online. For Peters, go here and there's a link for "contact" at the top. From there you can link to forms to get help with a federal agency or to share your thoughts with the senator's staff. The latter also includes additional links to sign up to tour a federal building in Washington like the Capitol or the White House. There is also a link to try to schedule a meeting with the senator. Make sure to note if you want a response from the senator's staff and hit submit. For Slotkin, it's pretty much the same, just start here and go to "contact" at the top. She also has links from there not just for help with an agency or questions but for whistleblowers (people who spot potential wrongdoing by federal agencies) to file complaints. Both senators also have addresses and phone numbers for their offices around Michigan and in Washington at the bottom of their websites and contact pages. If you want to go the old school way, you can call Peters' office in Detroit at (313) 226-6020 or toll-free at (844) 506-7420 or his office in Washington at (202) 224-6221. You can also send him correspondence at the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Ave., Suite 1837, Detroit, MI 48226 or at the Hart Senate Office Building, Suite 724, Washington, D.C. 20510. For Slotkin, the Detroit-area phone is (313) 961-4330 and the Washington line is (202) 224-4822. Her address in Detroit is 719 Griswold Street, Suite 700, Detroit, MI 48226 and in Washington it's 291 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510. By the way, if you want a list of all the senators nationwide and their contact information, you can find it at and follow the links from there. It's a little more complicated since there are currently 13 U.S. House districts (or seats) representing Michigan and you first have to figure out who your House member is. That's still pretty easy online, if you go here and type in your ZIP code. For instance, type in 49862 for Munising, and you get U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman. Type in 48650 for Pinconning and it might be either Bergman or U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (it will ask for your street address to determine which one). From there, you can follow the links to contact your member of Congress, make a tour request, etc. More: Trump signs measure to block California car standards, says it will 'rescue' automakers If you're not online, it's a little more difficult finding out who your member of Congress is, though you can always call your local city or township clerk's office, or drop in and ask. And while we can't give you a specific answer as to who represents you (since it's based on where you live and we don't know that), here's a rough outline of each of the state's 13 U.S. House districts, who currently represents each and the address, email and phone for a couple of their main offices: U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman Traverse City: 1396 Douglas Drive, Suite 22B, Traverse City, MI 49696 T: (231) 944-7633 Washington: 566 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 T: (202) 225-4735 U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar Caledonia: 8980 North Rodgers Court, Suite H, Caledonia, MI 49316 T: (616) 528-7100 Washington: 246 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 T: (202) 225-3561 U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten Grand Rapids: 110 Michigan St. NW, Suite 460, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 T: (616) 451-8383 Washington: 1317 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 T: (202) 225-3831 More: Trump has kind words for Slotkin, UAW's Fain, though without mentioning them by name U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga Holland: 170 College Ave., Suite 160, Holland, MI 49423 T: (616) 251-6741 Washington: 2232 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 T: (202) 225-4401 U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg Jackson: 401 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201 T: (517) 780-9075 Washington: 2266 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 T: (202) 225-6276 U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell Ann Arbor: 2006 Hogback Rd., Suite 7, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 T: (734) 481-1100 Washington: 102 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 T: (202) 225-4071 U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett Lansing: 328 W Ottawa St., Suite A, Lansing, MI 48933 T: (517) 993-0510 Washington: 1232 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 T: (202) 225-4872 U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet Flint: 601 Saginaw St., Suite 403, Flint, MI 48502 T: (810) 238-8627 Washington: 1408 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 T: (202) 225-3611 U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain Lake Orion: 30 N Broadway St., Lake Orion, MI 48362 T: (586) 697-9300 Washington: 562 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 T: (202) 225-2106 U.S. Rep. John James Warren: 30500 Van Dyke Ave., Suite 306, Warren, MI 48093 T: (586) 498-7122 Washington: 1519 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 T: (202) 225-4961 U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens Farmington Hills: 30500 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 525, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T: (734) 853-3040 Washington: 2411 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 T: (202) 225-8171 U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib Detroit: 7800 W. Outer Dr., Detroit, MI 48235 T: (313) 463-6220 Washington: 2438 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 T: (202) 225-5126 U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar Detroit: 400 Monroe St., Suite 420, Detroit, MI 48226 T: (313) 880-2400 Washington: 154 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 T: (202) 225-5802 Contact Todd Spangler: tspangler@ Follow him on X @tsspangler. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: How to reach your Michigan members of Congress
Arab Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Remitting Money to India Could Cost NRI's ₹30,000 More
NEW DELHI, Jun 13: Remittances have long served as a cornerstone of India's economy, regularly offsetting nearly half of the country's merchandise trade deficit. More stable than foreign direct investment (FDI), these cross-border financial flows have consistently outpaced FDI inflows, making them one of the most reliable sources of external funding for India. According to World Bank estimates, Indian expatriates remitted a record $119 billion in 2023. The United States remained the single largest source, contributing 27.7% of India's total remittances in FY24, approximately $33 billion. However, a newly proposed U.S. tax on remittances threatens to disrupt this critical pipeline. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would impose a 3.5% tax on all foreign money transfers by non-citizens. This category includes H-1B and L-1 visa holders, international students on F-1/J-1 visas, green card applicants, and other temporary residents. If approved by the Senate, the tax will take effect on January 1, 2026. 'US-based Indians sent $33 billion back home in FY24. But from 2026, every dollar may attract an extra 3.5% remittance tax,' noted TaxBuddy, an income tax and e-filing platform. A Costly Change for Indian Households The financial implications for Indian-origin residents in the U.S. are significant. Under the proposed tax, $3.50 would be deducted for every $100 remitted. A typical transfer of $10,000 would result in a $350 loss—funds that would otherwise go toward education, medical expenses, housing, or savings for families in India. While the measure is intended to help reduce the U.S. fiscal deficit, its economic aftershocks could be felt across borders. The estimated Rs 2.75 lakh crore ($33 billion) in annual remittances from the U.S. could translate into nearly Rs 10,000 crore in new tax revenues for Washington, but at a considerable cost to Indian senders and recipients. India's Economy at Risk If enacted, the tax could reshape India's remittance economy, especially as over 5 million Indian immigrants in the U.S. stand to be affected. These individuals are among the highest-earning NRI (Non-Resident Indian) groups and play a crucial role in driving consumer spending, NRE (Non-Resident External) deposit growth, and India's foreign exchange reserves. To illustrate the personal cost: if an individual sends Rs 1 lakh to India after 2026, only Rs 96,500 would be received—the remainder deducted as tax by the U.S. government. This figure excludes additional transaction or banking fees. Experts estimate that the proposed tax could lead to a $1.16 billion drop in annual remittances from the U.S., triggering a twofold multiplier effect and an indirect economic impact of nearly Rs 19,886 crore on sectors such as real estate, banking, and retail. What Can NRIs Do Now? Although the bill has yet to pass the Senate, Indian expatriates still have time to prepare. Key considerations include: Remit early: Transfers made before January 1, 2026, will not be subject to the new tax. Monitor legislative progress: The Senate is expected to take up the bill during the June–July 2025 session. Look for exemptions: It remains unclear whether remittances for education, medical expenses, or salary transfers will be exempt. Further guidance is anticipated after Senate deliberations. What's Next? Should the bill become law, it could fundamentally alter how Indian families manage cross-border finances. NRIs may seek alternative money transfer mechanisms or adjust their remittance behavior to minimize costs.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Rep. Mannion defends house floor outburst as act of patriotism: ‘I have to stop the rise of authoritarian government'
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WSYR-TV) — Congressman John Mannion is defending his vulgar outburst towards a fellow congressman on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives as an act of patriotism. Over a televised feed of the House vote, shouting can be heard in a distant part of the room. It's Representative Mannion saying, in part: 'get over there and get some f**king balls. Tell them. Tell them. You know who I am.' The comments were directed at Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, also of New York. Mannion's office said the congressman was already fired up about Senator Alex Padilla being removed from a press briefing hosted by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The tension continued into a Democrat-hosted press conference outside the house floor, which then spilled onto the house floor when the argument began the congressman began. Lawler posted a response, also profane, to his campaign's social media: 'John Mannion was entirely unhinged and unprofessional. That was a shameful display that exposed his complete lack of temperament. No wonder numerous staffers have previously alleged a toxic work environment. He should go seek help for anger management — and f**k off.' Mannion's office responded to NewsChannel 9's request for comment. Statement from Representative John Mannion: I'm a kid from Tipp Hill that's fighting for my hometown and my country. I'm giving everything I have to stop the rise of authoritarian government and the destruction of American democracy. If making some noise on the house floor and calling out Trump enablers draws attention to what's happening to our country right before our eyes – good. Today it's roughing up and handcuffing a United States Senator and a politicized military patrolling the streets of American cities. It's the willing abandonment of the rule of law and a gross fealty to a want-to-be dictator who is tearing the country apart. None of this is normal or okay. I'm always going to stand up and speak out and fight for the people of this country. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GOP tax bill would cost poor Americans $1,600 a year and boost highest earners by $12,000, CBO says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican tax bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives would cost the poorest Americans roughly $1,600 a year while increasing the income of the wealthiest households by an average of $12,000 annually, according to a new analysis released Thursday by the Congressional Budget Office. Middle-income households would see a boost of roughly $500 to $1,000 per year under Republican President Donald Trump's tax bill, the CBO found. The cuts to the lowest-income households come from proposed cuts to social safety net programs including Medicaid and a food assistance program for lower-income people, known as Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program. The bill also proposes expanding work requirements to receive food aid and new 'community engagement requirements' of at least 80 hours per month of work, education or service for able-bodied adults without dependents to receive Medicaid. Some proposed tax breaks would be temporary, including a tax break on tips and overtime, car loan interest and a $4,000 increase in the standard deduction for seniors. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other Republicans have sought to discredit the CBO's analyses of the bill and say that the U.S. could head toward economic catastrophe if the measure is not passed. GOP Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo said during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Thursday that the tax bill "recognizes the solution to our debt crisis is not to tax Americans more, it is to spend less.' 'The legislation recognizes that extending proven tax reform is critical for working families," he said. Administration officials have said the the cost of the tax bill would be offset by tariff income. Recently, the CBO separately estimated that Trump's sweeping tariff plan would cut deficits by $2.8 trillion over a 10-year period while shrinking the economy, raising the inflation rate and reducing the purchasing power of households overall. The CBO was established more than 50 years ago to provide objective, impartial analysis to support the budget process. It is required to produce a cost estimate for nearly every bill approved by a House or Senate committee and will weigh in earlier when asked to do so by lawmakers. The office's analysis released Thursday considers Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' in isolation, excluding the potential impact of the tariffs that Trump has imposed and paused on nations around the world. Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania, who requested the CBO analysis released Thursday, said in a statement that "this would be one of the largest transfers of wealth from working families to the ultra-rich in American history. It's shameful.'
