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Johnson Addresses Trump Concerns Amid Controversial Budget Plan

5/30/2025

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Johnson Addresses Trump Concerns

House Speaker Mike Johnson calmed worries about President Trump's agenda following Elon Musk's criticism of a new legislative package that could inflate the budget deficit. Trump is set to sign executive orders and attend Jeanine Pirro's swearing-in ceremony. In a significant move, a federal judge has upheld New York City's congestion pricing program to enhance mass transit funding.

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Trump Faces Tariff Backlash

Donald Trump found himself in hot water after Wall Street investors dubbed him "TACO Trump," a jab at his controversial tariff policies. His furious response during a press conference highlighted his frustration. Adding to the turmoil, the U.S. Court of International Trade paused his tariffs, casting doubt on his economic plans and requiring Congress's nod for any future import taxes.

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Johnson Addresses Trump Concerns

House Speaker Mike Johnson calmed worries about President Trump's agenda following Elon Musk's criticism of a new legislative package that could inflate the budget deficit. Trump is set to sign executive orders and attend Jeanine Pirro's swearing-in ceremony. In a significant move, a federal judge has upheld New York City's congestion pricing program to enhance mass transit funding.

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