Red, White, and YIKES!

One Big Bold Ass Bill: Tax Edition

This week Mattea and Jamie talk the One Big beautiful Bill that was signed into law on July 4th by Donald Trump. Lets get confused together while talking all things tax related! Listen to Jamie and Mattea try to break down and explain all the tax related items in this bill. Does this bill help the rich more than the middle class? Tune in to find out! Follow us on TikTok @Sister.Rant Sources https://ogletree.com/insights-resources/blog-posts/its-official-no-tax-on-tips-no-tax-on-overtime-through-2028/#:~:text=Quick%20Hits,on%20Form%201099%20for%20nonemployees [ https://ogletree.com/insights-resources/blog-posts/its-official-no-tax-on-tips-no-tax-on-overtime-through-2028/#:~:text=Quick%20Hits,on%20Form%201099%20for%20nonemployees] https://smartasset.com/taxes/standard-deduction [https://smartasset.com/taxes/standard-deduction] https://itep.org/top-1-to-receive-1-trillion-tax-cut-from-trump-megabill-over-next-decade/#:~:text=The%20JCT%20table%20reports%20that,1%20percent%20during%20these%20years [https://itep.org/top-1-to-receive-1-trillion-tax-cut-from-trump-megabill-over-next-decade/#:~:text=The%20JCT%20table%20reports%20that,1%20percent%20during%20these%20years] https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/trump-administration-passes-the-one-big-9022548/ [https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/trump-administration-passes-the-one-big-9022548/] https://bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/the-2025-tax-bill-additional-6000-deduction-for-seniors-simplified/# [https://bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/the-2025-tax-bill-additional-6000-deduction-for-seniors-simplified/#] https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/personal-finance/one-big-beautiful-bill [https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/personal-finance/one-big-beautiful-bill] https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/wealth-management-insights/tax-benefits-of-lifetime-gifting [https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/wealth-management-insights/tax-benefits-of-lifetime-gifting]

Red, White, and YIKES!

This week, we’re lighting a match—not for fireworks, but for truth bombs. 💣🇺🇸 In this spicy Fourth of July episode of Sister Rant, Jamie and Mattea unpack the real history behind Independence Day and ask the question: what are we actually celebrating? We’re digging into: • What really happened on July 4, 1776 • Who freedom was actually for back then (hint: not everyone) • How today’s political climate under Trump 2.0 makes this holiday hit different • ICE raids, Iran bombings, and why “liberty and justice for all” feels like a damn myth right now So grab a cold drink, cancel those BBQ plans, and get ready for an honest conversation about patriotism, protest, and what it means to love your country while holding it accountable. 📌 Cited Sources🔥 Deportation Raids & Immigration Policy * SF Chronicle – ICE arrests surged to 11,800 in a single day 👉 Read the article * The Guardian – DHS sets daily quota of 3,000 ICE arrests 👉 Read the article [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/29/trump-ice-arrest-quota] * CT Insider – ICE raids happening without local notice 👉 Read the article * TRAC Reports – 72% of ICE detainees have no criminal record 👉 View the data * Wikipedia – June 2025 LA Protests after ICE courthouse raids 👉 Read the summary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Los_Angeles_protests] * Wikipedia – March 2025 Venezuelan deportations to El Salvador 👉 Read the summary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Venezuelan_deportations] * Suggested Source – Reports contradict Trump’s claim that Iran was building nukes 👉 Browse Reuters [https://www.reuters.com] | Check CNN [https://www.cnn.com] | Visit AP News [https://apnews.com] * George Washington’s Farewell Address – Warned against political factions and foreign entanglements 👉 Read the full document * Federalist Paper #47 – James Madison – Discusses separation of powers 👉 Read Federalist #47 * Federalist Paper #51 – James Madison – Advocates for checks and balances 👉 Read Federalist #51 💬 Have thoughts? Want to share your own story about opting out of July 4th? Tag us on TikTok @sister.rant and join the conversation. 💣 Iran Bombings & Foreign Policy🇺🇸 Historical & Constitutional Warnings

We are back!! Adriana Smith, Homeland Security & Iran

We are sooo back!! This week Jamie brings attention to the tragic story out of Georgia where a woman ( Adrianna Smith) was kept alive although brain dead in order to brig her fetus closer to term. Mattea talks Secretary of Homeland Security and how the Supreme court is helping shape Trumps America. Iran vs Israel = USA ISRAEL missile launch. Each week the news is crazier and crazier so we are happy to be back sharing this madness we call America. Follow us on TikTok. @sister.rant. We are currently revamping so more content should be rolling out in the next few weeks! Thank you everyone for supporting. Sources : https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/100-days-record-breaking-immigration-enforcement-us-interior [https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/100-days-record-breaking-immigration-enforcement-us-interior] https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/fact-sheet/biden-administrations-humanitarian-parole-program-cubans-haitians-nicaraguans-and/#:~:text=Who%20is%20Eligible%20for%20the,biographical%20and%20security%20background%20checks [https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/fact-sheet/biden-administrations-humanitarian-parole-program-cubans-haitians-nicaraguans-and/#:~:text=Who%20is%20Eligible%20for%20the,biographical%20and%20security%20background%20checks] https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9632516-terrible-things-are-happening-outside-at-any-time-of-night [https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9632516-terrible-things-are-happening-outside-at-any-time-of-night] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-court-lets-trump-retain-control-california-national-guard-now-2025-06-20/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-court-lets-trump-retain-control-california-national-guard-now-2025-06-20/] https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/pregnant-brain-dead-woman-georgia-life-support-experts-122963319?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=null [https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/pregnant-brain-dead-woman-georgia-life-support-experts-122963319?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=null]

Mega Churches & Their Millions

This week Jamie and Mattea discuss Mega churches and their tax exempt status. Jamie dives deep into millionaire pastors while Mattea dives into the history of church tax exemptions .With mega church comes mega problems. Scandals, tax fraud, and private jets what more can you ask for. Like what you hear? Rate and review us! Sources: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/tehistory.pdf [https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/tehistory.pdf] https://www.americanbanker.com/creditunions/news/bound-by-faith-and-thrift-the-double-edged-sword-of-christian-credit-unions [https://www.americanbanker.com/creditunions/news/bound-by-faith-and-thrift-the-double-edged-sword-of-christian-credit-unions] https://ncua.gov/regulation-supervision/legal-opinions/2001/not-profit-and-tax-exempt-status-federal-credit-unions [https://www.britannica.com/topic/megachurch] https://www.britannica.com/topic/megachurch [https://www.britannica.com/topic/megachurch] https://people.duke.edu/~dee4/articles/eagle_hist_megachurch.pdf [https://people.duke.edu/~dee4/articles/eagle_hist_megachurch.pdf] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelicalism [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelicalism] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Copeland#Controversy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Copeland#Controversy] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_E._Hagin [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_E._Hagin] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelism [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelism]

Take a drive with a whale head!

Join us this week to play 2 Truths and a Lie and Would You Rather. The sisters thought it would be fun to poke fun at some of the Trump Administration, per usual. Lets have some laughs and take a little break from the seriousness of the political world for an hour. Make sure to follow us on TikTok @sister.rant