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President Trump's 2026 Budget, Gloomy Economic Outlook, Secretary of State's New Role

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Budget Battles and Economic Insights

This chapter explores President Trump's proposed budget cuts, focusing on significant reductions to key agencies and their ideological implications. It also addresses the contrasting economic indicators, including job growth and GDP contraction, as well as the impact of tariffs on domestic manufacturers like General Motors. Additionally, the chapter navigates through the recent shifts in national security leadership and the challenges faced by the administration amid growing global tensions.

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