With Tax Bill, Trump Ushers in New Era of Executive Power
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Legislative Maneuvers and Executive Power
This chapter analyzes a newly passed tax and spending package that extends previous tax cuts while imposing steep cuts to social welfare programs like Medicaid. It highlights the consolidation of executive power under the current administration, alongside the political challenges faced by the Republican party as they navigate these changes. The discussion includes the implications of recent budget battles and the shifting dynamics regarding nonpartisan institutions in Congress.
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