The text discusses the economic policies of the White House, highlighting the President’s plan to grow the economy from the middle out and bottom up. The President is committed to not raising taxes on anyone making less than 0,000 and will cut taxes further for workers and families, funded by asking corporations and the wealthy to contribute more.
About a dozen students were arrested during a sit-in at a Denver college campus, but emerged from detainment to cheers from fellow pro-Palestinian protesters. The protesters are demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, university divestment from companies profiting from the war, and amnesty for disciplined or fired protesters. Academics believe that maintaining the energy of the movement once students leave campus will be a challenge, but the protests have spread across the country and to smaller universities, showing staying power. The movement may evolve or fade away, but students in Denver are committed to continuing their protests until their demands are met, even through summer break and into the fall. Police responses to protests have ignited a sense of activism in a new generation of students, and there are expectations for a summer of protest leading up to the presidential election. Michael Heaney, a lecturer in politics, believes that the protests are just one tactic in a wider movement and that they could grow if Israel’s offensive in Gaza continues. Despite the potential for the campus to become a ghost town after graduation, student protesters in Denver are determined to continue their encampment.
Donald Trump attacked the Manhattan judge and prosecutor in his New York criminal trial at a rally in New Jersey. He accused them of working for President Joe Biden and portrayed the charges as politically motivated. Trump also hinted at possible economic policies, including a 200% tariff on some imported cars and a new tax cut if he returns to office. He also suggested that North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum could play a major role in his administration.
Nikki Haley is being considered by Donald Trump’s campaign as a potential running mate. Trump may choose Haley if he believes she can help him win the presidency, cover legal bills, and avoid a potential prison sentence. Other potential candidates for the vice president position include Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Tim Scott, J.D. Vance, and Elise Stefanik. Trump is not in a rush to make a decision and will not be formally nominated until the Republican convention in July.
Nikki Haley is not being considered as Donald Trump’s running mate for the November election, despite a report by Axios suggesting she could help him win the presidency and cover legal bills. Trump mentioned other potential candidates for the vice president position, including Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Tim Scott, J.D. Vance, and Elise Stefanik. Trump is not rushing to choose a running mate and will not be officially nominated until the Republican convention in July.
Nikki Haley is not being considered as Donald Trump’s running mate for the November election, despite a report by Axios suggesting she could help him win the presidency. Trump mentioned this on his social media platform Truth Social. Other potential vice president candidates include Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Tim Scott, J.D. Vance, and Elise Stefanik. Trump will not make a final decision until the Republican convention in July.
Fact: U.S. President Joe Biden joked about former President Donald Trump suggesting injecting bleach as a treatment for COVID-19.
The winner of November’s presidential election will face a challenge with the expiration of nearly trillion in tax cuts next year. Biden’s White House is highlighting the issue and emphasizing differences with Republicans over taxes. Biden wants to raise taxes on corporations and the ultra-wealthy to support the middle class. Trump argues that tax increases would harm the economy. The 2017 tax cuts failed to deliver the promised growth. Biden wants to extend middle-class tax cuts while raising taxes on profitable companies and the richest Americans. Trump believes growth comes from choices made by companies and wealthy investors, while Biden believes it comes from spending and saving by middle-class households. Extending all of Trump’s tax cuts would add .6 trillion to budget deficits through 2034. Biden’s plan does not include the cost of extending tax cuts for those making under 0,000. Republicans may need to consider spending cuts to address the higher debt load from extending tax cuts.
Lael Brainard, the director of the National Economic Council, suggested that lawmakers should raise taxes on companies and the wealthiest while extending the 2017 cuts for those making less than 0,000.
Fact: Lael Brainard, director of the White House National Economic Council, stated that President Biden is considering raising the corporate tax rate and increasing the federal tax on stock buybacks if he wins a second term.