Trump's defence secretary 'shared attack plans in second group chat' - this time including his wife and brother
Monday, 21 April 2025 US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has been linked to a second group chat about sensitive military operations, which he reportedly shared with his wife, brother and personal lawyer.
A massive new tax and spending bill, championed by Donald Trump as his "big, beautiful bill," has cleared major congressional hurdles and is now facing a final, contentious vote. The legislation proposes a sweeping overhaul of the US economy, extending Trump's 2017 tax cuts while significantly boosting defense and energy spending and allocating new funds for border security. This move has ignited a political firestorm in Washington D.C., creating deep divisions not only between parties but within the Republican ranks and even straining Trump's relationship with high-profile supporters like Elon Musk.
The funding for this ambitious bill is at the heart of the controversy. The Republican proposal outlines deep cuts to essential social safety nets, including Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and other low-income assistance programs. According to the Congressional Budget Office, these changes could result in nearly 12 million Americans losing their health coverage. The bill also introduces new work requirements for childless, able-bodied adults to receive Medicaid and SNAP benefits.
The financial implications are staggering. The bill is projected to add an estimated $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, a figure that has caused alarm and division among fiscal conservatives in the GOP. Social Democrats like Bernie Sanders have fiercely condemned the bill, labeling it a "handout to Trump’s rich allies." In a tense Senate session, Vice President JD Vance had to cast a tie-breaking vote to advance the legislation.
Despite the backlash, the bill contains provisions aimed at working-class voters, such as eliminating federal taxes on tips and overtime pay. However, House Democrats have blasted the legislation as a "reckless, regressive GOP tax scam" ahead of the crucial midterm elections. As the final vote looms, Trump has urged Republican lawmakers to "stay united" and pass the bill, which also includes a provision to raise the debt ceiling by $5 trillion.
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U.S President Trump is claiming total victory after Congress narrowly passed his massive $4.5 trillion ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ Calling it the “biggest bill of its kind ever signed”, Trump says the legislation will blow away his first-term achievements and launch the U.S. into a new era of economic dominance. The bill includes historic tax cuts, major funding for border security, and delivers on nearly every major second-term promise — all while Trump calls out past administrations for “weak, failed leadership.” This July 4th, Trump isn’t just celebrating — he’s redefining American power.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the floor for hours, delivering a marathon speech aimed at derailing former President Trump’s controversial “Big Beautiful Bill.” Branding it “one big, Ugly bill,” Jeffries slammed the legislation as a reckless handout to corporations and a threat to working families. Republicans accused Democrats of political grandstanding, while Trump allies vowed to push the bill through regardless.
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In a massive second-term victory, U.S President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion “Big Beautiful Bill” has officially cleared the U.S. Congress. Passed by a narrow margin of 218–214 in the House, the legislation delivers sweeping tax cuts, permanent extensions of his 2017 reforms, and major funding for border security and immigration enforcement. Despite deep Republican divisions and united Democratic opposition, Trump is set to sign the bill into law at a high-profile July 4th ceremony. What does this mean for America’s economy and the 2026 elections? Let’s break it down.
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At the QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Washington D.C., U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio jokingly called Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar a “very busy guy,” noting his constant travel. Jaishankar, alongside diplomats from Japan, Australia, and the U.S., took a firm stance on global terrorism—referencing the recent Pahalgam attack. He warned against equating victims and perpetrators, subtly addressing U.S. policy on Pakistan. The QUAD emphasized Indo-Pacific security, while Jaishankar also met with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to deepen bilateral defense ties, calling the partnership one of the “most consequential” today.
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