The Democratic Party is pushing to field more veterans as candidates in hopes of appealing to skeptical voters.

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Republicans have long been in favor of lower rates and a simpler tax code. For Trump, only one of those priorities mattered.

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Presidential approval ratings show Americans' views during each term. See how the Big Beautiful Bill may be affecting Trump's approval ratings.