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Washington, D.C. — A growing majority of Americans have an unfavorable view of President Donald Trump’s proposed tax bill, which passed the House in May and is currently undergoing revisions in the Senate, according to recent national polls. A new survey conducted by the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found that 64% of Americans oppose the legislation, which aims to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, introduce new breaks for tips and overtime, allocate billions for immigration enforcement, and make significant cuts to Medicaid and food stamp programs. The KFF poll, which surveyed 1,321 adults nationwide, revealed stark partisan divisions: 85%…

A woman was fatally struck by a truck transporting an Army M1 Abrams tank in Northeast Washington on June 16, just two days after the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade presided over by President Donald Trump. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on New York Avenue, as the truck—part of a larger convoy—was moving the tank from West Potomac Park to a railyard in Jessup, Maryland. According to an internal Army document reviewed by USA TODAY, the vehicle involved was operated by a civilian contract driver. No military personnel were directly involved in the accident. Washington Metropolitan Police officers who…

President Donald Trump departed the G7 summit in Canada ahead of schedule as the military confrontation between Israel and Iran escalated, prompting global concern and calls for de-escalation. The president’s early exit sparked speculation about U.S. efforts to broker a ceasefire, following a public statement by French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron claimed that Trump had informed G7 leaders that negotiations were underway to halt hostilities between Israel and Iran. However, Trump swiftly denied that account. “My departure has nothing to do with a ceasefire,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “It’s something much bigger than that. Whether purposely or…

President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to residents of Tehran, urging immediate evacuation as the Israel-Iran conflict enters its sixth day. The president’s remarks came during his early departure from the G7 summit in Canada, where he and other world leaders had been discussing the intensifying military confrontation in the Middle East. “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran before there is nothing left,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Iran should have made a deal when it had the chance. I’ve said it again and again: IRAN CANNOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.” G7 Summit Cut Short for Ceasefire Push Trump…

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to implement a new US-UK trade deal, easing tariffs on British automotive and aerospace exports while promising further negotiations on steel and pharmaceutical products. The move marks a significant step in post-Brexit transatlantic trade, as the UK becomes the first nation to secure a bilateral trade agreement with the United States since Trump’s introduction of sweeping tariffs in April. Key Provisions of the Trade Agreement Under the deal, which was originally unveiled on May 8 in the Oval Office, the United States will: Reduce its tariff on UK car exports from 27.5%…

Veteran journalist Terry Moran is publicly defending the controversial social media post that led to his departure from ABC News, asserting that his comments about Stephen Miller and former President Donald Trump were accurate, deliberate, and in line with journalistic values of truth-telling. Moran, a longtime senior national correspondent for ABC who joined the network in 1997, made the remarks in a Substack interview with Tim Miller of The Bulwark, just days after ABC announced it would not renew his contract. The Post That Sparked the Fallout On June 8, Moran posted on X (formerly Twitter), describing Stephen Miller, Trump’s…

President Donald Trump’s new Religious Liberty Commission convened its first public meeting on June 16 at the Museum of the Bible, marking a major step in his administration’s campaign to elevate religious values and “restore faith in American life.” The commission is a key initiative in Trump’s second term, following the establishment of the White House Faith Office in February, replacing the former Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships under President Joe Biden. Purpose and Structure of the Commission The Religious Liberty Commission is tasked with advising the White House on issues of religious freedom. Comprised of up to 14…

President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism about imposing new sanctions on Russia, defying calls from G7 allies and members of Congress to increase pressure on Moscow over its ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking alongside UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump questioned the financial and strategic effectiveness of additional sanctions, warning they would impose significant costs on the United States. “Sanctions cost us a lot of money,” Trump said. “They’re not a one-way street.” His remarks come as other G7 nations prepare to unveil new punitive measures against Russia, highlighting a growing divide within…

Senate Republicans unveiled a sweeping new tax bill that includes deeper cuts to Medicaid and scaled-back tax benefits compared to the House version passed in May, intensifying a fiscal showdown within the GOP over how to fund President Donald Trump’s second-term tax priorities. Released by the Senate Finance Committee, the bill aims to pay for Trump’s proposed expansion of tax cuts by slashing spending and curbing the scope of new benefits offered in the House’s version. The legislation reflects weeks of intra-party negotiations and sets the stage for a tense reconciliation process between the Senate and the narrowly divided House.…

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has issued a stark warning via his official Truth Social account, calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran, Iran’s capital, amid rising tensions and fears over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. In a strongly worded post, Trump reiterated his long-standing position on Iran’s nuclear program, stating: “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame and waste human life. Simply stated, Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. I said it over and over ! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran.” Trump did not provide details about any imminent threat or military action…