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☕ Buy Me a CoffeeArticle: Trump’s Clean Energy Cuts Threaten Renewables and Spike Household Energy Bills - Reuters
The bill strips away key subsidies for wind and solar, potentially increasing utility costs while slowing climate action.
Article: Trump’s Tax Bill Could Add $3.4 Trillion to National Debt by 2034 - The Guardian
Beyond climate concerns, the Congressional Budget Office warns of ballooning debt, cuts to safety nets, and 10 million more uninsured.