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Trump signs tax and spending bill at White House picnic in photos

Jul 4, 2025, 5:45 PM

President Donald Trump walks to greet guests during a Fourth of July celebration on the South Lawn ...

President Donald Trump walks to greet guests during a Fourth of July celebration on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — At a Fourth of July White House picnic, President Donald Trump signed a major tax and spending bill, celebrating its passage through the Republican-led Congress.

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Trump signs tax and spending bill at White House picnic in photos