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Trump's Tax Cuts Made Permanent Amid Controversial Budget Moves

12/31/2025

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In 2025, the Republican-led Congress enacted legislation that makes U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax cuts permanent, projecting $4.5 trillion in relief over the next decade.
The package authorized a $1 trillion military budget.
It allocated over $170 billion for immigration enforcement, while Democrats criticized Medicaid and clean energy cuts.
Senate Republicans changed rules to expedite confirmations of presidential nominees, limiting minority power.

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In 2025, the Republican-led Congress enacted legislation that makes U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax cuts permanent, projecting $4.5 trillion in relief over the next decade.
The package authorized a $1 trillion military budget.
It allocated over $170 billion for immigration enforcement, while Democrats criticized Medicaid and clean energy cuts.
Senate Republicans changed rules to expedite confirmations of presidential nominees, limiting minority power.