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Final Vote Looms for President Trump’s Tax Bill

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Good morning. House Republicans clear a key hurdle to set up a final vote on Donald Trump’s tax bill before Independence Day. Argentina’s shale revolution is roaring to life. And Starlink staff may soon get kayaking perks in Texas. Listen to the day’s top stories.

All over bar the shouting? House Republicans cleared a critical procedural hurdle to advance Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill after a marathon vote. That sets up a potential final ballot on the package—featuring tax cuts, immigration funding, and repeals of Biden-era green incentives—before the president’s self-imposed July 4 deadline. Gamblers are raising alarm about a tax hike that will affect them. Here’s what’s inside.