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<i>The Atlantic</i> Politics & Policy Daily: Tax Strut

In a speech on the White House lawn, Trump, joined by GOP lawmakers, celebrated the passage of the Republican tax plan.
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Republicans their tax-cut bill, sending it to President Trump’s desk for signature. In a speech on the White House lawn, Trump, joined by GOP lawmakers, the passage of the legislation, saying “it’s always a lot of fun when you win.” Earlier in the day, Trump to cut off aid to that if Trump fires Special Counsel Robert Mueller, it could lead to a “constitutional crisis.” A judicial panel a contested ballot to Republican candidate David Yancy, producing a tie in Virginia’s 94th District House race.

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