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$4,000 'Bonus' for Seniors Replaces Trump’s Promise to Eliminate Social Security Taxes
A sweeping Republican tax plan advancing through the House offers a temporary $4,000 deduction for senior citizens but omits a key campaign promise from President Donald Trump to eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security benefits. The omission reflects both legislative hurdles and fiscal concerns, despite Trump's prior assurance that "seniors should not pay taxes on Social Security and they won't." 
A sweeping Republican tax plan advancing through the House offers a temporary $4,000 deduction for senior citizens but omits a key campaign promise from President Donald Trump to eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security benefits. The omission reflects both legislative hurdles and fiscal concerns, despite Trump's prior assurance that "seniors should not pay taxes on Social Security and they won't." -
Trump Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny and Emoluments Investigation Over $400 Million Qatari Jet Gift
President Donald Trump is facing mounting bipartisan criticism over his plan to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 aircraft from the government of Qatar, as both allies and opponents question the legality and security implications of what would be the largest foreign gift ever given to a sitting U.S. president. 
President Donald Trump is facing mounting bipartisan criticism over his plan to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 aircraft from the government of Qatar, as both allies and opponents question the legality and security implications of what would be the largest foreign gift ever given to a sitting U.S. president. -
Trump Says ‘Nothing Will Happen’ as Putin Skips Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey
Peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine unraveled Thursday as Russian President Vladimir Putin declined to attend, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to declare that "nothing's going to happen" without his own participation. The Kremlin's decision to send a lower-level delegation to Istanbul disrupted plans for the first direct talks between the warring sides since March 2022. 
Peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine unraveled Thursday as Russian President Vladimir Putin declined to attend, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to declare that "nothing's going to happen" without his own participation. The Kremlin's decision to send a lower-level delegation to Istanbul disrupted plans for the first direct talks between the warring sides since March 2022. -
Trump Pressures Apple to Halt India Expansion, Citing $500B U.S. Investment and Tariff Dispute
President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly rebuked Apple for expanding its iPhone production in India, signaling growing frustration over the tech giant's shifting global supply chain and using the moment to press for greater domestic manufacturing. The comments came as the company moves to produce up to 25% of its global iPhones in India to reduce its dependence on Chinese factories. 
President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly rebuked Apple for expanding its iPhone production in India, signaling growing frustration over the tech giant's shifting global supply chain and using the moment to press for greater domestic manufacturing. The comments came as the company moves to produce up to 25% of its global iPhones in India to reduce its dependence on Chinese factories. -
Noem Says Illegal Immigration Could Justify Suspension of Habeas Corpus
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday that the recent volume of illegal immigration at the southern border could constitute grounds to suspend habeas corpus, reviving constitutional questions as former President Donald Trump considers new legal strategies to expedite deportations. 
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday that the recent volume of illegal immigration at the southern border could constitute grounds to suspend habeas corpus, reviving constitutional questions as former President Donald Trump considers new legal strategies to expedite deportations. -
Mexican Official Confirms 17 Family Members of Cartel Leader Entered U.S. Under Deal With Trump Administration
Seventeen family members of Ovidio Guzmán López, son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, crossed the U.S. border last week in what Mexican officials described as part of a negotiated agreement with the Trump administration. Mexico's Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed the crossings during a radio interview on Tuesday, following earlier reporting by independent journalist Luis Chaparro. 
Seventeen family members of Ovidio Guzmán López, son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, crossed the U.S. border last week in what Mexican officials described as part of a negotiated agreement with the Trump administration. Mexico's Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed the crossings during a radio interview on Tuesday, following earlier reporting by independent journalist Luis Chaparro. -
Trump’s 'Unification' Remark on China Trade Sparks Taiwan Concerns, U.S. Reaffirms Policy
President Donald Trump's comment referencing "unification and peace" during a press conference on U.S.-China trade negotiations has sparked concern in Taiwan, prompting U.S. and Taiwanese officials to clarify that American policy toward the self-ruled island remains unchanged. 
President Donald Trump's comment referencing "unification and peace" during a press conference on U.S.-China trade negotiations has sparked concern in Taiwan, prompting U.S. and Taiwanese officials to clarify that American policy toward the self-ruled island remains unchanged. -
Trump Faces MAGA Backlash, GOP Scrutiny Over Plan to Accept $400 Million Jet From Qatar
Donald Trump is facing a growing wave of criticism from across the political spectrum-including prominent figures within his own MAGA base-over plans to accept a $400 million Boeing 747 jet from the government of Qatar. The luxury aircraft, described as a "palace in the sky," is being offered to the president as a personal gift to be repurposed as a future replacement for Air Force One. 
Donald Trump is facing a growing wave of criticism from across the political spectrum-including prominent figures within his own MAGA base-over plans to accept a $400 million Boeing 747 jet from the government of Qatar. The luxury aircraft, described as a "palace in the sky," is being offered to the president as a personal gift to be repurposed as a future replacement for Air Force One. -
Trump Slashes Tariffs on Small Packages From China, Giving Shein and Temu Temporary Relief
The White House on Monday announced a temporary reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods, lowering rates from 145% to 30% for the next 90 days, in a move that provides a narrow window of relief for online retailers like Shein and Temu. 
The White House on Monday announced a temporary reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods, lowering rates from 145% to 30% for the next 90 days, in a move that provides a narrow window of relief for online retailers like Shein and Temu. -
House Republicans Unveil $4 Trillion Trump Tax Overhaul with SALT Cap Fight and Expanded Deductions
House Republicans on Monday released a sweeping 389-page tax plan at the core of President Donald Trump's domestic agenda, proposing roughly $4 trillion in tax cuts alongside a $4 trillion debt ceiling hike, as lawmakers move swiftly to pass the legislation before the July 4th recess. 
House Republicans on Monday released a sweeping 389-page tax plan at the core of President Donald Trump's domestic agenda, proposing roughly $4 trillion in tax cuts alongside a $4 trillion debt ceiling hike, as lawmakers move swiftly to pass the legislation before the July 4th recess.
