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Trump's Tax Bill Could Add $2.4 Trillion Debt

6/7/2025

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Trump's Tax Overhaul

President Trump's ambitious tax and immigration bill could balloon the national debt by over $2.4 trillion in just ten years, sparking fierce criticism from influential voices like Elon Musk. As Trump pushes to pass the legislation by July 4, lawmakers are increasingly alarmed by its potential impact on public education and federal spending.

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Trump Targets Universities

President Trump is ramping up his battle against prestigious universities such as Harvard and Columbia, accusing them of fostering anti-Semitism and liberal bias. His administration has halted international student admissions at Harvard and is threatening Columbia's accreditation, jeopardizing federal funding. Critics decry these moves as retaliatory and a violation of First Amendment rights, while China pledges to safeguard its students.

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Trump's Tax Overhaul

President Trump's ambitious tax and immigration bill could balloon the national debt by over $2.4 trillion in just ten years, sparking fierce criticism from influential voices like Elon Musk. As Trump pushes to pass the legislation by July 4, lawmakers are increasingly alarmed by its potential impact on public education and federal spending.

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