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Trump Appoints Pirro Amid Controversial Tax Overhaul

5/31/2025

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On May 28, 2025, President Donald Trump appointed Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. In a bold legislative move, the House passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," aiming to overhaul tax regulations for foreign investments. Notably, Section 899 could ignite trade tensions by targeting countries with unfair tax practices, raising fears of a looming capital war.

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On May 28, 2025, President Donald Trump appointed Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. In a bold legislative move, the House passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," aiming to overhaul tax regulations for foreign investments. Notably, Section 899 could ignite trade tensions by targeting countries with unfair tax practices, raising fears of a looming capital war.