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House to Vote on Trump's Tax Cuts Package Amidst Party Divisions

The Republican-led House is poised to vote Wednesday on President Trump's $4.5 trillion tax and spending cuts package, passed by the Senate 51-50, despite internal party divisions and projected increases to the federal deficit by $3.3 trillion over 10 years.

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Minimum Wage Hikes: Economic Consequences and Policy Alternatives

Politicians are pushing for minimum wage increases despite the documented negative consequences, including increased costs, job losses, and inflation. Only 1% of workers earn the federal minimum wage, primarily young and unskilled. Removing regulatory barriers is proposed as a better solution.

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UK Government Faces Rebellion Over Welfare Cuts and NHS Hiring Changes

The UK government faces a major rebellion over its welfare bill, which will now push 150,000 more people into poverty, while the Chancellor plans tax cuts that could impact millions. The NHS plans to prioritize British doctors for jobs, and the BBC faces criticism after a band chanted "Death to the ...

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Labour Government Faces Rebellion Over Disability Benefit Cuts

The UK Labour government is facing a potential rebellion over plans to tighten eligibility criteria for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) disability benefit starting November 2026, causing internal divisions and raising concerns about the government's fiscal priorities.

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G7 Exempts US Multinationals From Global Minimum Tax

The G7 exempted US multinationals from a 15% minimum global tax, reversing a 2021 agreement, in exchange for the US removing a retaliatory tax clause; this significantly weakens the global tax pact and may affect future international tax cooperation.

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UK Government Averts Defeat on Welfare Bill After Major Climbdown

The UK government will avoid cuts to existing disability benefits after a deal with Labour rebels, impacting only future claimants, costing \$1 billion and marking the third major government U-turn this month.

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Spain Transfers €5.9 Billion in Assets, Jeopardizing "Bad Bank" Debt Repayment

The Spanish government will transfer €5.9 billion worth of assets (40,000 homes and land for 55,000 more) from Sareb, the "bad bank," to Sepes, impacting Sareb's debt repayment and potentially increasing Spain's public debt, prioritizing affordable housing over initial profit goals.

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House Freedom Caucus Rejects Senate's \$1.3 Trillion Deficit Increase in Trump's Bill

The Senate's version of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" faces strong opposition from the House Freedom Caucus due to a \$1.3 trillion increase to the federal deficit compared to the House version's \$72 billion increase; the bill's future is uncertain.

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Senate Passes Trump's $3.3T Bill; House Fate Uncertain

The Senate narrowly passed President Trump's $3.3 trillion bill, 51-49, with Vice President Vance's tie-breaking vote, sending it to the House where its future is uncertain due to internal Republican divisions and Democratic opposition.

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Keating Predicts \$3 Million Super Savings, Sparking Debate

Paul Keating claims a 12% compulsory super contribution guarantees over \$3 million in retirement savings for young Australians, a projection disputed by other experts who estimate significantly fewer individuals reaching this balance; this projection is tied to a reduction in age pension reliance b...

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UK Government Concedes on Welfare Bill Amidst Labour Rebellion

Facing a potential defeat in Parliament, the UK government made concessions to its welfare bill, exempting existing PIP claimants from stricter criteria and limiting Universal Credit health top-up cuts to new applicants, aiming to avoid a rebellion by 127 Labour MPs who had concerns about the impact...

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EU Reforms State Aid Rules to Boost Green Transition

The EU is reforming its State aid rules to facilitate the green transition, aiming for a balance between supporting businesses and preventing larger companies from gaining unfair advantages, while addressing concerns raised by Germany and other member states.

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