Trump unveils broad tax cut proposal for individuals and corporations
President Trump outlines a one page plan to cut the top corporate rate by 20 points, trim individual brackets from seven to three, raise the standard deduction, and eliminate the estate tax and AMT. He also hints at relief for families with child care expenses while tying growth to a trickle down effect, drawing concern over deficits.
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Trump team shifts toward diplomacy on North Korea
The White House outlined a forceful mix of economic and diplomatic pressure to dismantle North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic programs. Officials briefed all 100 senators and House members, stressing containment and negotiations while keeping military options on the table. China’s cooperation was highlighted as pivotal, with talks on sanctioning Pyongyang and closing embassies under consideration.
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Health payments dispute defused as spending bill advances
Washington Democrats and the White House reached a détente over payments for the low income under the Affordable Care Act. The stalled talks on a 1 trillion dollar spending bill moved forward days before a potential shutdown as President Trump backed away from immediate ACA payment cuts and shifted focus to border wall funding. Pelosi signaled progress while disputes over environment abortion and financial regulations lingered but optimism remained for a quick deal.
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Trump targets national monuments in review order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the interior secretary to review dozens of national monuments on federal lands. He called protections a massive federal land grab and said the move returns power to states and people, challenging Obama era designations such as Bears Ears in Utah.
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Mnuchin says Trump has no intention to release tax returns
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin asserted that President Trump has no plan to publish his tax returns. He argued the American public already has ample financial information and noted presidents have released returns in the past.
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