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President Donald Trump falsely claims the ‘biggest tax cuts ever’ while Democrats add in the impact of a Biden-era policy.
Overtime hours and tips are lagniappe for some, but for others, they help them survive. Now, you might not have to pay taxes on either.
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During his campaign, Trump promised to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits. While that measure was cut from ...
President Donald Trump signed his "big beautiful" spending bill into law on July 4.
President Donald Trump’s campaign promises to end taxes on tips and overtime pay have seemingly come to fruition in the GOP’s ...
Following the passage of Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, there is ample confusion surrounding taxes on Social Security ...
Republicans claim 4.8 million Americans on Medicaid who could work choose not to. The GOP’s work-requirement legislation could sweep up disabled people who say they’re unable to hold jobs.
President Donald Trump, who has tried with limited success to make huge changes in federal policy through executive power, scored a huge victory when Congress approved a massive budget bill that will ...
President Donald Trump's newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill is facing strong public backlash, with new polling showing that ...
Our nation was born in an epic struggle over the radical ideals of our founding— that (1) we each have value and (2) ...
Here's a look at whether you should be delighted or worried about the bill. (Spoiler: You may want to put away the confetti ...