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Podcasters and influencers covered under Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ plan

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Social Security has existed for 90 years. It may be more threatened now than ever

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Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after Senate confirmation

The Senate confirmed Long on a 53-44 vote despite Democrats’ concerns about the Republican’s past work for a firm that pitched a fraud-ridden coronavirus pandemic-era tax break and about campaign contributions he received after Trump nominated him.

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Trump to put additional 25% import taxes on India, bringing combined tariffs to 50%

The tariffs would go into effect 21 days after the signing of the order, meaning that both India and Russia might have time to negotiate with the administration on the import taxes.

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Trump says the Republican mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not

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Politics Jun 25

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