US Political News and Trump’s China visit

Good news! As anticipated, Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" has suffered a major setback in the House Budget Committee. The committee voted 16-21 against advancing the bill, with five Republicans breaking ranks to join Democrats in opposition. Their concerns centered on Medicaid cuts, tax provisions, and the growing federal deficit. Although I'm not getting my hopes up just yet, it’s at least a good beginning.

Opposition to the bill is also growing in the Senate, with Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski, Josh Hawley, Paul Ryan, and Ron Johnson expressing criticism and stating they will not support it in its current form. If the House does manage to pass it, we can expect major changes when it reaches the Senate. One can only hope for the best, because in its current form, this bill is a disaster not only for working people but for our country as a whole.


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GOP senator tells the 'ugly truth' about Trump's big, beautiful bill​

 
The SC said:
This is confirmed not just talk..and there is much more...

Multiple companies are still putting big money into the U.S. economy.

  • Johnson & Johnson: On Friday, Johnson & Johnson announced manufacturing, research and development, and technology investments of more than $55 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. They say it represents a 25 percent increase in investment compared to the previous four years under President Joe Biden, crediting an increase in investment levels to the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. Also on Friday, the company broke ground on a 500,000-square-foot biologics manufacturing facility in Wilson, North Carolina.
  • SoftBank: On Monday, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago and announced a $100 billion investment over the next four years with a promise to create 100,000 jobs focused on artificial intelligence and related infrastructure, according to CNBC.
  • United Arab Emirates: After a meeting with Trump, the United Arab Emirates committed to a 10-year, $1.4 trillion agreement with the U.S. that will sustain existing investments in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, and American manufacturing, according to Reuters.
  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company: Semiconductor giant TSMC announced earlier this month in response to Trump's tariffs threat on foreign chips that it would invest another $100 billion into its U.S. operations. The anticipated new chip fabrication plants, two advanced packaging facilities, and a new research and design center will increase the company's total investment in Phoenix to $165 billion—the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history.
  • In January, Trump announced a $500 billion private investment in AI infrastructure led by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank.
  • Apple: Tech giant Apple announced a $500 billion investment.
  • Nvidia: On Thursday, the White House announced that chipmaker Nvidia would invest hundreds of billions of dollars over the next four years in U.S.-based manufacturing operations.
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Most of the companies you mentioned are American multinational corporations. Regardless of who occupies the White House, these companies invest in the United States to expand their businesses. TSMC continues to grow its presence in the U.S., but its investment is not just financial, it is also a strategic geopolitical decision.

The key point I want to highlight is that while politicians and corporations often announce massive investment pledges amounting to trillions of dollars, many of these commitments never fully materialize. These announcements serve various strategic purposes, including influencing public perception, securing political leverage, and gaining favorable regulatory treatment. However, actual investment rollouts frequently fall short of the initial promises due to shifting economic conditions, policy changes, or corporate reassessments.
 
Sharma Ji said:
I know all that well, Rabzon ji.. Ukraine, Russia, BeloRussian 'scene' there

but official functions wise, spl in the ultra-conservative kingdom.. is a bit of a rarity.

also, these were very young kids here, barely adolescent... and wearing hair out open is legit till they reach a certain age.
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The United Arab Emirates is a moderate Gulf monarchy rather than an ultra-conservative kingdom like Saudi Arabia. In recent years, the UAE has adopted a more pragmatic and progressive approach. While it remains an authoritarian state, it has implemented several secular reforms, such as permitting unmarried couples to live together and expanding women's rights.

Sharma ji, let's not forget those amazing Thai massage parlors. ;)
 
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save the boer !

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