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Trump’s Second Term: Border Security Boosts, Biden Investigated

7/19/2025

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President Trump’s second term has made waves with historic border security measures, resulting in a dramatic drop in crossings, and hefty tariffs on China. His administration has enacted a $9 billion spending cuts package and tax breaks. Meanwhile, investigations into Biden's pardons and the Trump-Russia inquiry continue, alongside looming workforce cuts in the Department of Education.

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Story summary

President Trump’s second term has made waves with historic border security measures, resulting in a dramatic drop in crossings, and hefty tariffs on China. His administration has enacted a $9 billion spending cuts package and tax breaks. Meanwhile, investigations into Biden's pardons and the Trump-Russia inquiry continue, alongside looming workforce cuts in the Department of Education.