Trump Administration Pursues School Choice Tax Credit, Faces Resistance from Democratic States
The Trump administration is moving forward with a federal school choice tax credit program set to begin in 2027, while simultaneously calling out Democratic governors who have resisted opting into the initiative, according to Fox News. A new White House website page features a map of the U.S., highlighting states whose governors have not embraced the program, labeling some as "failures" for their resistance. "President Trump is lowering the cost of education for American families, but children in your state will not benefit unless your governor takes action," the website states.
The "Working Families Tax Cut Act" is the basis for the tax credit. Colorado's Democratic Governor Jared Polis has voiced support for President Trump's school choice plan, stating, "There is not one right answer for every child," according to Fox News.
In other news, tensions remain high with Iran as President Trump threatened the country with a potentially devastating attack if it does not negotiate a nuclear deal. Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that a "massive Armada" was heading to Iran, led by the Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln. He compared it to the fleet sent to Venezuela, emphasizing its readiness to act "with speed and violence, if necessary." Trump urged Iran to "Come to the Table" and negotiate a fair deal that prevents nuclear weapons development, adding, "Time is running out, it is truly of the essence!" according to CBS News.
Earlier in the week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about U.S. policy toward Venezuela, answering questions from lawmakers for the first time since U.S. forces ousted former President Nicolás Maduro, according to CBS News. Following the Maduro operation, some Republicans expressed concerns about U.S. involvement and advanced a war powers resolution to limit President Trump's authority for further military action. Rubio assured them that the U.S. would not deploy ground troops in Venezuela.
Meanwhile, a Senate Democrat offered his vote to keep the government open in exchange for the firing of a top Trump official, Stephen Miller, according to Fox News. Senate Democrats are reportedly coalescing around a package of restrictions and reforms they want to impose on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as part of their effort to rein in the agency's powers.
In Maine, details emerged about the victims of a private jet crash that occurred during takeoff in Bangor on Sunday night, according to CBS News. All six people on board died. The plane was headed to Paris after refueling. Another plane had radioed the tower about poor visibility and chose not to fly, but airport officials said the crashed plane went through the standard de-icing process and was in line with other jets that took off safely. The cause of the crash remains unknown.
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