Morning Wire Trump’s Budget Plan Passes & Hegseth Pens Panama Deal | Afternoon Update | 4.10.25
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Apr 10, 2025 Trump's budget plan gains momentum as it clears the House, setting the stage for key domestic initiatives. A historic agreement between the U.S. and Panama aims to safeguard the canal from foreign influence, featuring enhanced naval cooperation. Voter ID legislation passes through the House, requiring proof of citizenship for voting. Meanwhile, alarming cases of fraudulent unemployment claims expose vulnerabilities, and a serious criminal incident tied to potential political violence raises concerns over democracy.
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Trump's Budget Plan Advances
- The House passed a budget plan supporting Trump's domestic priorities.
- This plan paves the way for significant tax and regulation cuts.
EU Pauses Tariffs
- Following market instability, the EU paused tariffs against the U.S.
- This follows Trump's tariff rollback and increased levies on Chinese goods.
Unemployment Fraud
- The Department of Justice uncovered fraudulent unemployment claims, including some for people not yet born.
- One claim was even filed with a birth year of 2154.