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Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Trump pushes a July 4th deadline for big tax bill as senators dig in
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants his 'big, beautiful' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be singed into law by the Fourth of July, and he's pushing the slow-rolling Senate to make it happen sooner rather than later. Trump met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the White House early this week and has been dialing senators for one-on-one chats, using both the carrot and stick to nudge, badger and encourage them to act. But it's still a long road ahead for the 1,000-page-plus package. 'His question to me was, How do you think the bill's going to go in the Senate?' Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said about his call with Trump. 'Do you think there's going to be problems?' It's a potentially tumultuous three-week sprint for senators preparing to put their own imprint on the massive Republican package that cleared the House late last month by a single vote. The senators have been meeting for weeks behind closed doors, including as they returned to Washington late Monday, to revise the package ahead of what is expected to be a similarly narrow vote in the Senate. 'Passing THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL is a Historic Opportunity to turn our Country around,' Trump posted on social media. He urged them Monday 'to work as fast as they can to get this Bill to MY DESK before the Fourth of JULY.' Thune, like House Speaker Mike Johnson, has few votes to spare from the Senate's slim, 53-seat GOP majority. Democrats are waging an all-out political assault on GOP proposals to cut Medicaid, food stamps and green energy investments to help pay for more than $4.5 trillion in tax cuts — with many lawmakers being hammered at boisterous town halls back home. 'It'd be nice if we could have everybody on board to do it, but, you know, individual members are going to stake out their positions,' Thune said Tuesday. 'But in the end, we have to succeed. Failure's not an option. We've got to get to 51. So we'll figure out the path forward to do that over the next couple of weeks.' At its core, the package seeks to extend the tax cuts approved in 2017, during Trump's first term at the White House, and add new ones the presidents campaigned on, including no taxes on tips and others. It also includes a massive build-up of $350 billion for border security, deportations and national security. To defray the lost tax revenue to the government and avoid piling onto the nation's $36 trillion debt load, Republicans want reduce federal spending by imposing work requirements for some Americans who rely on government safety net services. Estimates are 8.6 million people would no longer have health care and nearly 4 million would lose Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits, known as SNAP. The package also would raise the nation's debt limit by $4 trillion to allow more borrowing to pay the bills. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Trump's bill 'is ugly to its very core.' Schumer said Tuesday it's a 'lie' that the cuts won't hurt Americans. 'Behind the smoke and mirrors lies a cruel and draconian truth: tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy paid for by gutting health care for millions of Americans,' said the New York senator. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is expected to soon provide an overall analysis of the package's impacts on the government balance sheets, particular its rising annual deficits. But Republicans are ready to blast those findings from the congressional scorekeeper as flawed. Trump Tuesday switched to tougher tactics, deriding the holdout Republican senators to get on board. The president laid into Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, the libertarian-leaning deficit hawk who has made a career of arguing against government spending. Paul wants the package's $4 trillion increase to the debt ceiling out of the bill. 'Rand votes NO on everything, but never has any practical or constructive ideas. His ideas are actually crazy (losers!).' Trump posted. The July 4th deadline is not only aspirational for the president, it's all but mandatory for his Treasury Department. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned Congress that the nation will run out of money to pay its bills if the debt ceiling, now at $36 trillion, is not lifted by mid-July or early August to allow more borrowing. Bessent has also been meeting behind closed doors with senators and GOP leadership. Thune acknowledged Tuesday that lifting the debt ceiling is not up for debate. 'It's got to be done,' the South Dakota senator said. The road ahead is also a test for Thune who, like Johnson, is a newer leader in Congress and among the many Republicans adjusting their own priorities with Trump's return to the White House. While Johnson has warned against massive changes to the package, Thune faces demands from his senators for adjustments. To make most of the tax cuts permanent — particularly the business tax breaks that are the Senate priorities — senators may shave some of Trump's proposed new tax breaks on automobile loans or overtime pay, which are policies less prized by some senators. There are also discussions about altering the $40,000 cap that the House proposed for state and local deductions, known as SALT, which are important to lawmakers in high-tax New York, California and other states, but less so among GOP senators. 'We're having all those discussions,' said Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., another key voice in the debate. Hawley is a among a group of senators, including Maine Sen. Susan Collins and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who have raised concerns about the Medicaid changes that could boot people from health insurance. A potential copay of up to $35 for Medicaid services that was part of the House package, as well as a termination of a provider tax that many states rely on to help fund rural hospitals, have also raised concerns. 'The best way to not be accused of cutting Medicaid is to not cut Medicaid,' Hawley said. Collins said she is reviewing the details. There's also a House provision that would allow the auction of spectrum bandwidth that some senators oppose. __ Associated Press writer Matt Brown contributed to this report.
CBS News
7 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Fourth of July parade in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, back on, weeks after being canceled
The Fourth of July parade is back on in Whitemarsh Township, weeks after officials said the tradition would be canceled in 2025 due to an "unnecessary risk to the community." On Thursday night, the Whitemarsh Township Board of Supervisors approved a vote to hold the Fourth of July Parade on Germantown Pike on Friday, July 4. Registration for the parade will open next week, according to the township. "Whitemarsh wants this tradition and deserves this tradition," Supervisor Vice Chair Fran McCusker said in a statement on the township's website. "As we said earlier, safety is our top priority and we are confident that we are taking steps that will allow the community to safely celebrate our nation's birthday with family and friends." The Board of Supervisors voted at a second special meeting on Thursday to discuss the parade's cancellation due to safety concerns. After listening to residents at a meeting last week, the Board of Supervisors asked township staff to identify options for holding a new parade in July. The township and community members then worked together to plan a parade with enhanced security, the township said, with additional steps that will be in place for future Fourth of July parades in Whitemarsh Township. The township says that additional details about the 2025 Fourth of July parade will be announced next week on its website, social media and weekly newsletter.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tariff Planning: 8 Barbecue Items To Stock Up on Now for the Fourth of July
Many Americans celebrate the country's independence with food, family and fun through outdoor barbecues, parades and pool parties. Though new tariffs are ostensibly supposed to promote American manufacturing, in the interim, they're raising prices on many of the very things people will be looking to buy for their Fourth of July events. Read More: Trending Now: Though tariffs have begun to land already, many retailers will be raising prices soon. Here are eight things to stock up on now ahead of the big holiday. If you were hoping to slap some actual shrimp on the barbie, you will want to get ahead of that now — a good 35% of U.S. seafood is either imported or processed overseas, according to Sustainable Fisheries UW. So that 'fresh' salmon may have actually made a detour to China after leaving Alaska, or have come from Mexico. While seafood doesn't keep long fresh, it's perfect for freezing and easy to buy in bulk for a big cookout. Consider This: If you love a good tipple on the holiday, and were planning to break out a bevy of beverages, from cool white wine and champagne to hard spirits, get to your nearest BevMo or bulk warehouse soon — liquors you love are about to get pricier. Tariffs could hit the wine industry the hardest, and since the U.S. imports wine (and other alcohol) from most of the countries on the tariff list — from Mexico, Canada, the European Union and even China — this already often-pricey item could skyrocket. If you happen to live in a community where you can get local beef and other meats, it's probably a great time to strike up a relationship with a local farmer and butcher. Imported meats, especially beef, will likely become quite expensive. And this doesn't just extend to ground beef and steak, but delicacies like salami, prosciutto and other cured meats. You may find your love of Italian sausage, for example, a difficult habit to afford going forward. If your go-to item for a local barbecue or potluck is a quick and easy charcuterie board, not only will your meats be pricier, so will your favorite French (and other) cheese, according to the Janet Fletcher blog. While locally made cheeses made from U.S. based dairies and other cheesemakers may not take as much tariff heat, you can probably kiss affordable Gruyere goodbye, to name just one of the fancier cheeses. Make a Trader Joe's or Walmart run to make sure your cheeseburgers are not just burgers, and your charcuterie is complete. Those juicy red tomatoes, creamy delicious avocados, and even smooth silky olive oil that you might drizzle on top are going to come at a premium once tariffs land, particularly those that come from places like Mexico, from which the U.S. imports a whopping 63% to 69% of horticultural products, according to the USDA. If you've got a green thumb, try growing tomatoes at home, though olives and avocados can take years to produce fully fleshed fruit. Better yet, find your nearest retailer known for reliably good produce and get stocked up. It's not just grocery items that are on track to skyrocket — get your legal street rockets and sparklers (and other allowable fireworks) now. Not only do these tend to sell out in regular economic times, tariffs are having an unexpected impact on the fireworks industry, according to TheStreet. This could even affect your local community's ability to afford big firework displays. Another item set to skyrocket in price once tariffs land is apparel — so if you're looking for fresh patriotic merch, best to grab it up now. Similarly, if you need some new supportive summer sandals or athletic shoes to march in your local Fourth of July parade, don't wait until July to get them. You could be paying anywhere between 10% and 40% more on items you used to buy when tariffs hit, depending on analyst predictions. If your Fourth of July celebrations, or any summer planning, really, involves the purchase of new toys for beach or pool activities (or just for running around in the sun fun) strategize what you want to buy now and pick them up. If any kids in your life have summer birthdays, don't wait until the last minute –these could see huge price increases. More From GOBankingRates 8 Dollar Tree Items Retirees Need To Buy Ahead of Summer 2025 Here's the Minimum Salary Required To Be Considered Upper Class in 2025 10 Cars That Outlast the Average Vehicle This article originally appeared on Tariff Planning: 8 Barbecue Items To Stock Up on Now for the Fourth of July Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joey Chestnut Reveals Where He Stands With Nathan's Months After Shocking Ban
Joey Chestnut is speaking out once again on his shocking ban from the 2024 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, a decision that stunned fans and reshaped one of America's most iconic holiday traditions. In an exclusive interview with The Blast, the 16-time champion opened up about the dramatic fallout with Major League Eating (MLE), which occurred after Chestnut partnered with Impossible Foods, the plant-based brand behind a new vegan hot dog. Joey Chestnut Says He Was 'Surprised' Nathan's Took Offense To His Plant-Based Partnership 'I really didn't think my relationship with Impossible would affect anything with Nathan's,' Chestnut admitted. 'It didn't go against any of my previous agreements.' Advertisement Chestnut explained that his collaboration with Impossible was meant to promote Meatless Mondays, encouraging people who occasionally skip meat to explore plant-based alternatives. 'I eat more meat than anybody,' he said with a laugh. 'But even I take a break on Mondays. And sometimes I still want something that tastes like meat, so that's where plant-based comes in.' Despite the partnership having nothing to do with the annual Fourth of July competition directly, MLE took issue with the move, ultimately leading to Chestnut's exclusion from the contest he's headlined for over a decade. 'I was really surprised they took offense to that,' he said. 'It was for Mondays, for people who aren't even eating meat. I still don't know exactly where our relationship stands.' Joey Says He'd Consider Returning To Nathan's, But Doubts They'll Ask / MEGA As for whether he'd ever return to the Coney Island stage if invited back, Chestnut didn't rule it out. Advertisement 'If they came back with similar terms we were talking about last year, I would definitely consider it,' he said. 'I'd work with them to make sure there weren't any conflicts with other sponsors… But honestly, I don't think they want to go down that route. And yeah, it's a bummer. I love that contest.' Though his future with Nathan's remains uncertain, Chestnut continues to dominate the competitive eating scene, and fans haven't seen the last of him yet. Joey Chestnut Keeps Competitive Spirit Alive After Nathan's Ban / MEGA While his absence from the Coney Island stage marked a major shift in the holiday tradition, the reigning eating champ has kept his competitive edge sharp with a full plate of high-profile appearances and new challenges. Advertisement This past Independence Day, Chestnut went head-to-head with U.S. soldiers during the annual 'Pop Goes the Fort' celebration at Fort Bliss, bringing his signature intensity and crowd-pleasing energy to the patriotic showdown. Earlier in the year, he made waves at the Third Annual Siegel's Bagelmania World Bagel Eating Championship in Las Vegas, adding yet another quirky food feat to his growing list of accomplishments. Now, the 16-time Nathan's champion is preparing for his next big challenge: popcorn. Joey Chestnut Teams Up With Rural King For Popcorn World Record Attempt Teaming up with Rural King, Chestnut will attempt to set a new world record by devouring as much popcorn as possible in just eight minutes. The event celebrates the brand's nostalgic tradition of offering free in-store popcorn to customers, this time, with a competitive twist. Advertisement And for those wondering what happens when he's not competing, Joey Chestnut admits he still craves some good Mexican food, a juicy steak, or, if he's been sticking to his diet, a hearty plate of pasta, especially carbonara. "I've learned that I don't have to be married to one food," he told The Blast. The Undisputed King Of Competitive Eating With 55+ World Records And 16 Nathan's Titles / MEGA Joey Chestnut currently holds more than 55 world records in competitive eating, making him the most decorated eater in the sport's history. Chestnut gained national attention in 2007 when he defeated six-time champion Takeru Kobayashi at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, ending the Japanese competitor's reign and kicking off his own. Advertisement Since then, he's won the contest 16 times, setting and breaking his own records, most notably eating 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2021. But his dominance doesn't stop there. Joey Chestnut's Record-Smashing Feats Prove He's More Than Just The Hot Dog King Chestnut has devoured 182 chicken wings in 30 minutes, 141 hard-boiled eggs in just 8 minutes, and 47 grilled cheese sandwiches in 10 minutes. He's also made waves with non-traditional challenges, like eating 32 servings of popcorn (each weighing 24 ounces) and smashing shrimp cocktail, bratwurst, and taco records. His unmatched ability to consume massive quantities of food across a wide range of categories has cemented his status as a living legend in the world of competitive eating.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Ypsilanti's Fourth of July parade is a go once again, following former chair's departure
Ypsilanti claims to put on the longest-running Fourth of July parade in Michigan. While the former chair posted on Facebook that she would be stepping down and that the parade was cancelled, the new organizers confirmed that it isn't going anywhere. The American Legion Post No. 282 and other volunteers say they're keeping the tradition going in Ypsilanti, but they're racing the clock to get to the finish line. "We need to correct the record here because she may step down, but that doesn't mean the parade needs to die. Certainly, the Post doesn't want it to die and they're the sponsors," former Ypsilanti mayor Cheryl Farmer said. Farmer is rallying the community like she once did as mayor to piece together this year's Fourth of July parade any way they can. "Yes we're on a short timeline, but we can do this. This is the home of Rosie the Riveter, right? We can do this," she said. World War II is the overarching theme for the parade, and the grand marshal will be none other than the area's own Rosie the Riveter: Delphine Klaput, who turned 100 years old last year. Farmer says it's no guarantee that they'll be able to recruit a large field for this year's parade with so little time, but they're turning this challenge into an advantage for the parade's future. "Some of the units that we might find, that we might be able to locate, might already be committed, in which case we're going to commit them to our parade next year," she said. A meeting is taking place to discuss the parade plans at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. It will be held at the American Legion Post No. 282, located at 100 Ecorse Road in Ypsilanti.
