‘The rich are getting richer and the poor pay for it': Trump's new bill critiqued by Democrats
'In the past when Republicans and certainly Democrats have passed tax cuts, they've provided resources for poorer people … this one doesn't do that,' Mr DeSipio told Sky News Australia.
'The rich are getting richer and the poorer are paying for it and that's not a healthy system where America is already pretty divided.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Sky News AU
33 minutes ago
- Sky News AU
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania arrive at MetLife Stadium to huge applause for FIFA Club World Cup final
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived at the FIFA Club World Cup final in MetLife Stadium Sunday to thunderous applause, getting a preview of the even grander soccer tournament the US is set to host next year. The president and first lady had trekked up from the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster to watch Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea square off in the showdown at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. FIFA Club World Cup is a global contest between club teams — not to be confused with the FIFA World Cup, which is the world's premier soccer competition between national teams. The president and first lady were seen waving to the crowd as they took their seats to watch the big game. MetLife Stadium is also poised to host the men's 2026 FIFA World Cup final, marking the first time the US will hold the feted event since 1994. Next year will be the 250th anniversary of the country's founding. Trump did not have any other major events on his schedule for Sunday other than observing the FIFA Club World Cup final and traveling. The president's visit to the FIFA Club World Cup final comes on the one-year anniversary of his brush with death in Butler, Pa., when a would-be assassin's bullet came within a quarter inch of killing him. Trump did not have any announced plans to mark that harrowing date, though he did sit for an interview with his daughter-in-law, Lara, which aired on Fox News Saturday night, in which he reflected on the assassination attempt. 'Well, it was unforgettable,' the president reflected during an interview on Fox News' 'My View.' 'I didn't know exactly what was going on. I got whacked. There's no question about that.' 'And fortunately, I got down quickly. People were screaming, and I got down quickly, fortunately, because I think they shot eight bullets.' Throughout his second term, Trump has frequented blockbuster sporting events such as Super Bowl LIX and UFC fights, but Sunday marked his first foray of the year at a major FIFA game. Trump has long been a sports fan, and during his second term, he has upped his attendance to major competitions, particularly the UFC, amid his friendly rapport with its CEO, Dana White. Earlier this month, Trump unveiled plans to host a UFC fight at the White House within the next year as part of the festivities to herald America's 250th birthday. Back in February, he became the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl. Trump's sports outings have become the top source of his public domestic travel, thus far in his second term, per a Newsweek tally. In addition to hosting the FIFA World Cup Next year, the US is slated to host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Originally published as President Donald Trump and first lady Melania arrive at MetLife Stadium to huge applause for FIFA Club World Cup final
Perth Now
34 minutes ago
- Perth Now
Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK
Donald Trump will make an unprecedented second state visit to Britain in September, with the US president to be hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. Trump, who is a big supporter of the royal family, will be accompanied by his wife, Melania during the three-day visit from September 17 to 19, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday. No US president has been invited for a second state visit. Trump previously enjoyed the pomp and pageantry of the state visit in 2019 during his first term when he was hosted by Queen Elizabeth II. The invitation was hand-delivered by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in February during a meeting at the White House. Trump said it was a "great, great honour" and appeared particularly pleased by the fact he will be staying at Windsor Castle. "That's really something," he said. Precedent for second-term US presidents who have already made a state visit is usually tea or lunch with the monarch at Windsor Castle, as was the case for George W Bush and Barack Obama. State visits are ceremonial meetings between heads of state that are used to honour friendly nations and sometimes smooth relations between rivals. While the king formally issues the invitation for a state visit, he does so on the advice of the elected government. The visit is seen as part of Starmer's effort to keep Trump close and lessen the impact of some of his polices on the UK. The relationship between the two appears amicable and has helped the UK from facing the sort of hefty US tariffs that other nations are seeing. But like Trump's previous visit, it's unlikely he will be welcomed by all. Last time, a day of protests saw the flying of a giant blimp depicting Trump as an angry orange baby from outside parliament. MPs from Starmer's Labour Party have also questioned whether the honour should be extended to Trump at a time that he is supporting Israel's war in Gaza and threatening the sovereignty of allies such as Canada and Greenland. Charles could also face some challenges during the visit because he is head of state of both the UK and Canada, which Trump has suggested should become the 51st US state. During a speech to the Canadian parliament in May the King highlighted Canada's "unique identity" and "sovereignty", while echoing the words of the country's national anthem when he said "The True North is indeed strong and free". State visits to Britain are particularly prized by heads of state because they come with a full complement of royal pomp and circumstance, including military reviews, carriage rides and a glittering state banquet hosted by the monarch. The events normally take place in and around Buckingham Palace in central London. But like last week's state visit from French President Emmanual Macron and his wife Brigitte, the Trumps will stay at Windsor Castle. Buckingham Palace is undergoing extensive remodelling.
Sky News AU
an hour ago
- Sky News AU
‘We should be concerned': ADF ready for arrival of Chinese spy vessels
Strategic Analysis Australia Director Michael Shoebridge discusses the Chinese spy ships, which are expected to head towards Australia as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits the country. 'Beijing's government sending a sophisticated vacuum cleaner on a big ship to hoover up a whole lot of information about the vulnerabilities and strengths of Australian, American and other partner military systems,' Mr Shoebridge said. 'We should be concerned, as China has been conducting a whole lot of very high-tempo military practice runs for invading Taiwan. 'It wants to know vulnerabilities in the militaries that might stop it.'
