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The new Trump-led tax bill promises an American ‘golden age’ – that conveniently ends with his presidency | Republicans

Congressional Republicans passed a massive spending bill on Thursday morning that, for some taxpayers, may deliver the “golden age” Donald Trump has promised – but only while he is president. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed narrowly with

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Republican tax provision to punish ‘terrorism supporting’ non-profits slammed by critics | Trump administration

Non-profit groups are sounding the alarm over an attempt by Republican lawmakers to insert a provision allowing the government to cancel the tax-exempt status of organizations it deems “terrorist supporting” in a massive bill under negotiation in the House of

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Trump and Vance step up support for Hegseth as nomination faces uncertain prospects – US politics live | Trump administration

Trump, Vance step up support for Hegseth as nomination faces uncertain prospects Donald Trump and JD Vance have this morning made public expressions of support for Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee whose prospects for confirmation have been rocked by

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Key senator declines to say if she will back Pete Hegseth, calling for ‘very thorough vetting process’ – US politics live | Trump administration

Key senator says she’s still unsure about confirming Hegseth after meeting Republican senator Joni Ernst, a sexual assault survivor and combat veteran whose views on Pete Hegseth are seen as crucial to his chances of being confirmed as defense secretary,

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Harris warns against price gouging of hurricane evacuees; Tim Walz criticizes electoral college – US politics live | US elections 2024

Harris warns against price gouging of storm evacuees as Hurricane Milton nears Florida Kamala Harris has warned businesses against defrauding or raising prices on people affected by recent storms like Hurricane Milton, which is expected to soon make landfall on

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