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GOP’s Tax Cuts, DOGE’s “Receipts” & iPhone’s Glitch - Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Feb 26, 2025
A $4.5 trillion tax cut plan from Republicans has sparked debate and raised questions about its impact on social services. Media coverage of the president is shifting as political turmoil continues. A massive cultural festival recently outnumbered the entire U.S. population. An American sports legend announced their retirement while Apple faces criticism over glitches in its iPhone. In a surprising twist, musicians have released an entirely silent album, prompting discussions about creativity and copyright.
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- The proposed $4.5 trillion tax cuts by Republicans aim to significantly reduce federal spending, potentially affecting essential programs like Medicaid and food aid.
- The Trump administration's controversial change in selecting journalists for the presidential press pool raises concerns over press freedom and representation of digital media.
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Republicans Propose Major Tax Cuts
Lawmakers are advancing a budget bill primarily focused on significant tax cuts amounting to $4.5 trillion. While the legislation has received overwhelming support from Republicans, it lacks clarity on specifics such as which taxes will be lowered and how the reduced revenue will be compensated. The proposed measure hints at $2 trillion in cuts from federal spending, potentially affecting programs like Medicaid and food aid for low-income families, yet the exact programs targeted remain unspecified. Even with these proposals, the initiative is expected to increase the federal deficit by approximately $3 trillion, prompting the need to raise the government’s debt limit to accommodate increased borrowing.
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