TAX CUTS

Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Congress Faces Tough Choices Over Budget and Taxes

In the early hours of a Saturday morning, the Senate, led by Republicans, gave a green light to a revised budget plan. This plan is a big deal for President Trump's plans for the country. The vote was close, with 51 senators voting yes and 48 voting no. This budget plan is about more than just numbers. It's about defense, energy, immigration, and taxes. It's a roadma...

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Budget Showdown: Republicans and Democrats Clash Over Tax Cuts and Spending

The Senate faced a challenging night as Republicans and Democrats clashed over a budget plan. This plan is crucial for President Trump's goals, which include massive tax cuts, increased border security, and more defense spending. However, it also involves significant cuts to other government programs. The timing couldn't be worse. The economy is already shaky due to ...

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

The Senate's Budget Battle: A Clash of Priorities

The U. S. Senate has kicked off a heated debate over a massive budget plan. This plan is all about pushing forward a multitrillion-dollar package that aligns with the president's agenda. The vote was close, with 52 Republicans voting yes and 48 Democrats voting no. Only one Republican, Rand Paul, broke ranks and voted against it. The plan is ambitious, aiming for ste...

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Mar 18 2025POLITICS

The $4 Trillion Budget Loophole: A Clever but Controversial Move

There is a big debate happening in Washington. Some politicians want to make a huge tax cut seem free. They want to use a clever trick to make a $4 trillion tax cut look like it costs nothing. This trick involves assuming that all current policies, including those set to expire, continue forever. This move is not about changing the actual cost of the tax cuts. I...

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Republicans' Plan to Hide Tax Cut Costs

Republicans are exploring a significant shift in budgeting that could hide the true cost of extending Trump's tax cuts. This move is part of a larger bill aiming to push forward Trump's agenda. If this plan goes through, it would change how future lawmakers account for spending, with major consequences for policy decisions. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed ...

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's Budget Battle: Can Republicans Pull It Off?

House Speaker Mike Johnson is up against a tough challenge. He's trying to push through a Republican budget plan that includes big tax cuts and spending reductions. This plan is part of President Trump's agenda, but it's facing strong opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans. The budget plan is massive, with $4. 5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 tri...

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Medicaid in the Crosshairs: Trump's Pledge vs. Republican Plans

The Medicaid program, a lifeline for many low-income Americans, finds itself in a political tug-of-war. President Trump recently made a bold statement, assuring viewers on Fox News that he would not allow cuts to Medicaid. He confidently declared, "Medicare, Medicaid — none of that stuff is going to be touched. We won’t have to. " However, the House Republic...

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

House Republicans Plan Big Changes to Budget

House Republicans recently unveiled a budget plan that aims to cut taxes and spending by a massive amount. This plan, which includes up to $4. 5 trillion in tax cuts and $2 trillion in spending reductions, is a significant move. The plan is set to be reviewed by the House Budget Committee the next day. The budget plan includes a focus on immigration and border secur...

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tax Plan Leaves Republicans Divided

Republicans, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to vote on a budget next week for Trump's tax agenda. But here's where it gets interesting. The Senate already has a budget plan of their own. So there are two Republican plans to make cuts and pass Trump's tax agenda. Mike Johnson claims to have nearly rounded up his party members. But e...

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tax Quest: Can He Score for the Middle Class?

The world of politics is always full of surprises. Recently Trump had a meeting with GOP leaders. Trump wants to change some tax rules. He wants to stop certain tax benefits that billionaires like sports team owners get. He also wants them to to close some tax benefits for hedge fund managers. Trump wants to use the money from these changes to help the middle cl...

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