Bloomberg Intelligence Trump Tax Bill Narrowly Passes House, Overcoming Infighting
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May 22, 2025 The discussion centers on the contentious tax bill that passed the House, which could add $2.3 trillion to the national debt, and the infighting among Republicans. There's also a deep dive into Google's antitrust troubles related to AI technology agreements. The financial landscape is explored with expert insights on stock and bond market movements. Additionally, the podcast highlights Trump's family's lucrative ventures during his presidency, their impact on public perception, and the implications of upcoming financial opportunities in the Middle East.
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Senate Faces Fiscal, Medicaid Issues
- The main Senate sticking points are the long-term fiscal impacts and Medicaid funding.
- Concerns include a $2.3 trillion deficit increase and political fallout over Medicaid cuts.
Clean Energy Credits Divide GOP
- Republican senators face tension over accelerating clean energy tax credit rollbacks.
- They want to cut costs yet keep clean energy projects that benefit their states.
AI Tech Licensing Under DOJ Scrutiny
- Google, Microsoft, and Amazon license AI startup tech via acquihires rather than outright acquisitions.
- DOJ probes Google's $2.5 billion licensing deal with Character.AI for potential antitrust violations.