It would take food and medicine from the poor and give the money to the rich. But there’s nothing even approaching consensus among Republicans.
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Donald Trump Is Already Bungling Disaster Relief
But there may be a way for Democrats to save Los Angeles.
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Trump Opts for One Big Bill
Today on TAP: Republicans set their legislative priorities; they’re going to try to do everything at once. Good luck with that.
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How Musk Outmaneuvered Trump
Musk got the only thing that he wanted. Does Trump realize it?
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The Government Is Shutting Down Because Elon Musk Has Factories in China
There’s a mundane reason for the late-term chaos, and it’s called a conflict of interest.
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Elon Musk Declares Himself President, Shuts Down Government
And Donald Trump, for now, is fine with it.
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The Debt Limit Should Absolutely Be Eliminated
Today on TAP: Trump is offering the deal of a lifetime.
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Democrats Allow More IRS Funding to Fade Away
Concessions from the 2023 debt ceiling fight continue to haunt Democrats, and tax cheats could enjoy hundreds of billions in savings.
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The Lamest-Duck Session
November and December will nominally be about confirming judges and kicking the can on must-pass bills. More ambitious efforts probably aren’t happening.