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Trump Cabinet members are handing millions in cash gifts to the president: report

President Donald Trump has received millions in donations from his Cabinet members — except for three people, according to a new report Tuesday. The Swamp, The Daily Beast's Substack, reported that out of Trump's 23 Cabinet members, 20 have offered substantial financial gifts to the president.

Why it matters: The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.

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Trump Cabinet members are handing millions in cash gifts to the president: report

President Donald Trump has received millions in donations from his Cabinet members — except for three people, according to a new report Tuesday. The Swamp, The Daily Beast's Substack, reported that out of Trump's 23 Cabinet members, 20 have offered substantial financial gifts to the president.

The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.

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Washington Governor Signs “Millionaire’s Tax” Into Law

Washington has enacted a new tax targeting the wealthy, reshaping the state's economic landscape.

The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.

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Planned Parenthood clinics turn to Botox after federal cuts

Some Planned Parenthood clinics are adding Botox and other cosmetic services after federal Medicaid cuts squeezed their budgets.

Some Planned Parenthood clinics are adding Botox and other cosmetic services after federal Medicaid cuts squeezed their budgets.

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Trump weighs taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines

President Trump said he is weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines, with a plan to resell it later for what he calls “the right price.”

President Trump said he is weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines, with a plan to resell it later for what he calls “the right price.”

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Trump plans a Regeneron deal on drug prices

The White House is preparing to announce a deal with Regeneron that it says will help lower drug prices.

The White House is preparing to announce a deal with Regeneron that it says will help lower drug prices.

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U.S. pressure on Iran sends oil markets wobbling

The Trump administration has extended the Iran ceasefire while U.S. pressure on Tehran keeps the region on edge.

The Trump administration has extended the Iran ceasefire while U.S. pressure on Tehran keeps the region on edge.

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U.S. Treasury blocks Iraq oil cash to squeeze Iran-linked groups

The U.S. Treasury blocked a shipment of nearly $500 million in U.S. banknotes tied to Iraq’s oil system, according to reporting on the move.

The U.S. Treasury blocked a shipment of nearly $500 million in U.S. banknotes tied to Iraq’s oil system, according to reporting on the move.

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Senate GOP moves to fund ICE without Democratic support

Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution to start funding ICE and other immigration agencies without Democratic help.

Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution to start funding ICE and other immigration agencies without Democratic help.

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Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid expulsion threat

A Florida congresswoman resigned as the House moved toward a possible expulsion vote while she faces a federal trial over alleged theft of disaster funds.

A Florida congresswoman resigned as the House moved toward a possible expulsion vote while she faces a federal trial over alleged theft of disaster funds.

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Factory Shutdown, FAA Hiring Push, and Oil Shock Expose the Real Pressure Points

An Ohio brass-instrument factory is shutting down, the FAA is scrambling to hire air traffic controllers, and war in the Middle East is reshaping U.S. oil flows.

An Ohio brass-instrument factory is shutting down, the FAA is scrambling to hire air traffic controllers, and war in the Middle East is reshaping U.S. oil flows.

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NYC mayor proposes new tax on luxury second homes over $5 million

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a pied-à-terre tax on luxury secondary homes worth more than $5 million. The plan would target homes that are not owner-occupied and could pull more money from the city’s wealthiest property owners.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a pied-à-terre tax on luxury secondary homes worth more than $5 million. The plan would target homes that are not owner-occupied and could pull more money from the city’s wealthiest property owners.

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California says Amazon forced sellers into price games

California says newly unsealed records show Amazon pressured independent sellers to raise prices on rival sites.

California says newly unsealed records show Amazon pressured independent sellers to raise prices on rival sites.

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Gallego, Swalwell campaign spending in Puerto Rico draws heat

Federal records say campaign money tied to Ruben Gallego and Eric Swalwell was spent at Puerto Rico resorts during Gallego’s wedding weekend.

Federal records say campaign money tied to Ruben Gallego and Eric Swalwell was spent at Puerto Rico resorts during Gallego’s wedding weekend.

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Markets are betting Trump will blink

Wall Street jumped after Trump backed away from a threat to attack Iran, and traders saw another chance to profit from his pattern of escalation and retreat.

Wall Street jumped after Trump backed away from a threat to attack Iran, and traders saw another chance to profit from his pattern of escalation and retreat.

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Bribery Probe Hits Dem Governor’s Inner Circle Over Migrant Shelter Deals

An aide for New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, a New York City council member, and a retired NYPD sergeant are all tied to a federal bribery investigation involving migrant shelter contracts, according to the Associated Press.

An aide for New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, a New York City council member, and a retired NYPD sergeant are all tied to a federal bribery investigation involving migrant shelter contracts, according to the Associated Press.

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States Sue USDA Over Gender Ideology, Illegal Immigration Rules to Get Billions in Funding

Twenty Democrat-run states are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over a new policy that prohibits all grant recipients from using taxpayer funds to promote gender ideology, benefit illegal immigrants or on programs that deprive women and girls of fair athletic opportunities or permit male competitive participation in women’s sports.

Twenty Democrat-run states are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over a new policy that prohibits all grant recipients from using taxpayer funds to promote gender ideology, benefit illegal immigrants or on programs that deprive women and girls of fair athletic opportunities or permit male competitive participation in women’s sports.

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