Coalition eyes climate, housing money to fund tax cuts Savings of $31 billion earmarked by the federal opposition would be used to fund the coalition's plan to index income tax brackets. AAP · 23h ago
Unexpected ways inequality is worsening Some policies enacted more recently appear to be accelerating this trend Salon · Oct 25
‘Grow the damn economy: Billionaire Ken Griffin warns Trump made a mistake cutting taxes as the national debt tops past $40 trillion The Republican megadonor says Washington lacked room to renew tax cuts after pandemic spending, while criticizing Trump’s tariffs. Fortune · Oct 21
US inequality is getting worse in ways you might not expect The buzzword of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections may be affordability, but growing anger over inequality is behind the sentiment. The Conversation · Oct 20
Trump's Policies Raise Taxes and Costs for All Income Groups Except Richest 1%, New Analysis Finds ITEP projects higher taxes and household costs for most Americans in 2026, while the wealthiest 1% could gain $12,560 as tax savings outweigh added costs. International Business Times UK · Oct 19
Trump Delays Release of IRS Tax-Cut Data Weeks Before Midterms as White House Sells Voters on the Law The IRS has delayed income-group data on Trump's 2025 tax law as the midterms near. Critics say the figures could test claims about who benefits. International Business Times UK · Oct 15
Trump administration accused of hiding damning tax data just weeks before midterms IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 14
IRS says it’s waiting for approval to release data on Trump’s 2025 tax cuts. Then a former taxpayer advocate alleges the CEO is hiding something 'Stuff that doesn’t line up with all the crowing the CEO has been doing.' We Got This Covered · Oct 14
Fuel prices in Italy: tax cuts end, diesel rises and hauliers threaten strikes With tax breaks expiring and the decree on flexible excise duties delayed, diesel prices are rising again. The haulage sector warns of a strike as the government summons oil companies that have introduced initial capped prices. Euronews · Oct 6
Tories pledge tax cuts in free-market revival The Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has suggested that reducing inheritance tax would be ‘morally right’ as her shadow chancellor pledged to tear up regulations and slash taxes The Independent UK · Oct 5
Taxpayer money, Trump's face: White House ramps up TV ad blitz as bipartisan anger grows over 'propaganda' spend The Trump administration is currently airing taxpayer-funded advertisements promoting President Trump, which has raised concerns. Lawmakers from both parties have criticized the ads for their political tone and timing, especially close to the midterms. One ad features Trump speaking at Mount Rushmore, while another highlights achievements like tax cuts and… The Economic Times · Sep 26
The Guardian view on the Lib Dems: Ed Davey wants Tory voters without losing the left Editorial: The party leader offers social liberalism and lower taxes, hoping opposition to Reform UK will hold together voters with competing economic interests The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
Ed Davey pledges tax cuts as Lib Dems are in ‘fight of our lives’ Sir Ed entered the stage at the party conference to David Bowie’s 1974 song Rebel Rebel. Evening Standard · Sep 22
Liberal Democrats to focus on tax cuts and Europe – Sir Ed Davey The party is seeking to firm up a platform for the next general election at its four-day conference. Evening Standard · Sep 21
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Healey planning high street revival with small business tax cuts in first Budget Chancellor is weighing business rate cuts to revitalise high streets, according to reports
The Independent UK · Sep 17 Bulletin PM briefing: Reform’s crypto tax cuts and tributes to Noah Woods Here are five of today’s top stories
The Independent UK · Sep 17 How Reform’s crypto tax cuts would benefit a small group of millionaires IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16 Reform-linked thinktank ‘to call for big tax cuts for the rich’ Centre for a Better Britain will urge abolishing inheritance tax and phasing out capital gains tax, report says
The Texas Tribune · Sep 11 At Dallas convention, Texas Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, blame Democrats for high prices With high costs top of mind, GOP candidates in competitive races tested a tightrope act: Trump’s policies are helping, but Biden is still the culprit for your gas and grocery bills.
The Economic Times · Sep 10 Trump wants to make this midterm year 'special' to avoid losing Republican control of Congress In Dallas, Republicans gathered to strategize for the upcoming November elections while aiming to maintain their hold on Congress. Donald Trump took the stage, rallying support for the party by emphasizing crucial proposals like tax cuts and reduction in spending. Meanwhile, Democrats criticized the Republican agenda and raised concerns about…
Fortune · Sep 9 How Boomers voted the next generation a $40 trillion debt — and counting Over a 25-year reign spanning the presidency, Congress and the C-suite, the baby boom generation built the largest debt in U.S. history—and left the bill.
The Guardian - US · Sep 3 In 2016, Trump pledged to erase the federal debt. It just hit $40tn The trillions in tax cuts going to the rich and corporations could have instead been used to address the affordability crisis
The Economic Times · Sep 3 Trump’s second-term policies put US finances under growing strain as debt tops $40 trillion During President Trump's presidency, the national debt of the U.S. has ballooned to over forty trillion dollars. Federal expenditures are on a relentless rise, and interest on loans is climbing steeply. The tax reductions implemented by his administration have multiplied the national debt by trillions. This fiscal decline has roots…
Reason · Aug 27 The National Debt Has Crossed $40 Trillion. Both Parties Are Responsible. And both are hiding behind a lie of omission.
The Guardian - US · Aug 20 ‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending The enormous US debt under Trump will hobble the next Democratic administration – just as the GOP planned