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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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says “we’re not going to let a repeat of 2020 happen” amid L.A. crackdown
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that the Trump administration will not permit a repeat of the civil unrest seen in 2020, following protests in Los Angeles over ICE activities. President Trump has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to ensure order, a move criticized by California Governor Gavin Newsom as unnecessary and inflammatory. Noem emphasized that the National Guard's role is to maintain peace during protests, while concerns about escalating...
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