• Tariff Revenue and Proposed Rebates

  • President Donald Trump is advocating returning surplus tariff revenue to Americans in the form of $2,000 “tariff rebate checks” or tax credits.
  • The plan targets low- and middle-income U.S. citizens, excluding high-income earners.
  • Trump frames this as a dividend from tariffs, emphasizing that the funds should not be used for government projects but returned to taxpayers.
  • He claims tariffs have generated trillions of dollars in revenue and attracted significant foreign investment (estimated at $18–20 trillion).
  • The proposal also aims to reduce national debt (currently cited as $37–38 trillion).
  • Legal challenges exist, with the tariff policy under review by the Supreme Court.

• Government Shutdown Update

  • Ben also reports on the end of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history (lasting about 40 days).
  • A compromise deal is moving through Congress to reopen the government until January 30, including:
    • Full funding for SNAP benefits through September 2026.
    • Guaranteed back pay for federal workers.
    • Passage of three appropriations bills (Military Construction/Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Legislative Branch).
  • Air travel disruptions are highlighted due to unpaid air traffic controllers.
  • The shutdown is politically motivated, with criticism directed at Democrats for prolonging it.

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