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VP Vance Champions Tax Law Amid Trump’s Scandals

7/17/2025

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Vice President JD Vance rallied support for the Republicans' tax and spending law in Pennsylvania, highlighting its advantages for workers as the 2026 midterms approach. However, he sidestepped the contentious Medicaid cuts associated with the legislation. Meanwhile, President Trump grappled with criticism over the Epstein scandal and uncertainty regarding the future of Federal Reserve Chair Powell.

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Vice President JD Vance rallied support for the Republicans' tax and spending law in Pennsylvania, highlighting its advantages for workers as the 2026 midterms approach. However, he sidestepped the contentious Medicaid cuts associated with the legislation. Meanwhile, President Trump grappled with criticism over the Epstein scandal and uncertainty regarding the future of Federal Reserve Chair Powell.