Trump, SNAP and tax
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The House Agriculture Committee approved nearly $300 billion in cuts to SNAP benefits, putting many at risk of hunger.
WASHINGTON—President Trump’s multitrillion-dollar economic agenda hinges on fractious GOP lawmakers who are at odds over the details of a tax package that could determine their fate in next year’s midterm elections.
The GOP tax bill could boost the highest-earning Americans' incomes while hurting low earners, according to findings from nonpartisan research groups.
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” cuts federal funding for SNAP. North Carolina would have to find $229 million per year to fill the gap.
A large tax cut, as well as more money for defense and immigration enforcement, would be financed by slashing health, nutrition, education and clean energy programs.
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Soy Aire on MSNSNAP and Medicaid would be among the most affected by Trump's billThe Trump administration's legislative proposal aims to extend tax cuts while reducing healthcare and food assistance spending.
The co-hosts of "The View" melted down over a new book out Tuesday on the cover-up of President Biden's decline in office, as Joy Behar slammed CNN for promoting the book by anchor Jake Tapper and Axios correspondent Alex Thompson.
Nearly 700,000 needy Texans could be knocked off federal food stamp programs or have their benefits slashed under reforms congressional Republicans are racing to pass, at the behest of President Donald Trump.