Controversial Bill Could Expand Trump's Power Over Nonprofits

The House is reconsidering a bill that allows the Treasury to label nonprofits as 'terrorist supporting,' risking potential abuse of power.

The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act failed to pass earlier this week but is set for another vote after a Rules Committee hearing.
The bill allows the Treasury Secretary to revoke tax-exempt status from nonprofits deemed as supporting terrorism, raising concerns over free speech implications.
Critics fear the bill could be used by President-Elect Trump to target political opponents, threatening First Amendment rights.
Supporters argue the bill is necessary to prevent tax benefits for organizations allegedly funding terrorism and to provide tax relief for American hostages.
The bill previously failed due to a lack of a two-thirds majority but could pass with a simple majority in the upcoming vote.