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Associated PressJul 19, 2025Wire Service

With gavel in hand, Trump chisels away at the power of a compliant Congress - AP News

President Trump signed a signature tax and spending bill while successfully pushing for $9 billion in funding rescissions.

With gavel in hand, Trump chisels away at the power of a compliant Congress - AP News
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President Trump is exerting unprecedented influence over a GOP-led Congress, successfully pushing through major tax cuts and Cabinet confirmations while challenging traditional legislative powers, such as the power of the purse through significant funding rescissions.

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