Trump’s Tax-Cut Bid Hits New Obstacle: Hurricane Harvey’s Costs

  • Multibillion dollar storm aid will add to deficit concerns
  • GOP leaders already face debt-ceiling, spending bill deadlines

Trump Warns Congress Not to Miss Tax Reform Opportunity

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Before President Donald Trump launched his latest call for major tax cuts, he took a moment to offer support to Texas and Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

“We are here with you today, we are with you tomorrow and we will be with you every single day after, to restore, to recover and to rebuild,” Trump pledged during a speech at a Springfield, Missouri, manufacturing plant Wednesday.