Kamala Harris’s campaign is pushing a version of the credit intended to fight child poverty, while Donald J. Trump sees the program primarily as a tax cut for people higher up the income scale.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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How Kamala Harris’s Economic Plan Has Been Shaped by Business Leaders
The vice president has repeatedly incorporated suggestions from business executives into her economic agenda.
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‘Pod Save America’ Is Still Here After Trump Resistance Faded
The hosts of the political podcast have outlasted the wave of anti-Trump #Resistance that made it popular. That’s where things get complicated.
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Kamala Harris Owns a Glock, an All-American Gun
In a “60 Minutes” interview this week, the vice president shared the kind of gun she owns. Its associations with law enforcement and pop culture make it a potent symbol.
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The Trump-Harris Election Is Creating Anxiety on Wall Street
Among deal makers with fortunes at stake, the consequences of a Harris or a Trump win are increasingly murky.
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Trump Family Business Eyes Hotel Deals in Israel
The Trump Organization was in talks about Israeli hotels before the Hamas attack last year. It says it wants to resume them in the future, raising questions about the mingling of politics and money in the event of a second Trump term.
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Small Business Administration Will Soon Exhaust Disaster Loan Funds
The agency has less than $100 million for new loans, according to officials, while Hurricane Milton is headed toward Florida and after Hurricane Helene devastated much of the Southeast.
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U.S. Budget Deficit Rises to $1.8 Trillion in 2024
New estimates from the Congressional Budget Office show continuing fiscal strain, despite steady economic growth.
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On Drug Prices, Harris Pushes for Deeper Cuts While Trump Offers Few Specifics
Both have campaigned for lower prescription costs. Kamala Harris has promised to expand President Biden’s policies. Donald Trump is a wild card.
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Harris Proposes a Medicare Plan to Provide Home Care for Seniors
The vice president’s latest health care plan is meant to help Americans who are struggling to find affordable home care for themselves or their aging loved ones.
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Trump’s Plans Could Increase U.S. Debt While Raising Costs for Most Americans
A new analysis finds that Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump’s plans would both add to the deficit, but Mr. Trump’s proposals could create a fiscal hole twice as big.