Here’s what’s in Trump’s GOP megabill and how it will affect Texans
The wide-ranging bill is the vehicle for much of Trump’s domestic policy agenda, containing key changes that will affect daily life for millions of Texans.
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The wide-ranging bill is the vehicle for much of Trump’s domestic policy agenda, containing key changes that will affect daily life for millions of Texans.
People in California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s orbit have signaled their boss’s willingness to counter Texas redistricting with a similar move to offset GOP gains, lawmakers said.
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