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Four big deadlines in 2025 that will put Congress and Trump on a collision course


Published on 2024-12-01 19:31:35 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Republicans will need to act swiftly after lawmakers are sworn into the new Congress on Jan. 3 on a number of big-ticket items set to expire in 2025. With control of the White House and both chambers of Congress,

The article from MSN discusses four critical deadlines in 2025 that could lead to significant political confrontations between Congress and potentially a second-term President Trump. Firstly, the debt ceiling, which was suspended until January 1, 2025, will need to be addressed again, likely sparking debates over federal spending and budget cuts. Secondly, the 2017 tax cuts, set to expire at the end of 2025, will force Congress to decide on their extension, reduction, or expiration, amidst discussions on tax policy and economic strategy. Thirdly, the farm bill, which expires on September 30, 2024, but with its implications extending into 2025, will require renewal, affecting agricultural policy, food stamps, and rural development. Lastly, the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is due by September 30, 2023, but its long-term implications will be felt in 2025, involving issues like airline safety, infrastructure, and labor regulations. These deadlines could serve as flashpoints for policy disagreements, especially if Trump's administration pushes for different priorities than those of a potentially divided Congress.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/four-big-deadlines-in-2025-that-will-put-congress-and-trump-on-a-collision-course/ar-AA1v4dYm ]
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