Senate Republicans are moving forward with President Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts plan, despite market uncertainties caused by Trump’s tariffs. Democrats are using procedural tools to slow down the process, arguing that the plan favors the wealthy over essential services. The package aims to make Trump’s tax cuts permanent, increase border security funds, and potentially cut spending on health and other programs to offset the lost tax revenue.
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Evacuations as wildfire spreads north through Galloway forest
A wildfire in Galloway, Scotland has spread over a large area of forest, leading to evacuations and ongoing efforts by emergency services to contain the blaze with helicopters water bombing the affected areas. Rising temperatures have heightened wildfire warnings across the UK, with residents urged to avoid lighting campfires or naked flames in dry conditions. Similar wildfires have been reported in parts of England, southern Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with authorities cautioning against deliberate fire...
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