German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday defended his government's decision to retain electricity tax for most businesses ...

He wants as much executive power as possible and the U.S. the top global player.

The House-passed bill includes a large tax cut, as well as more money for defense and immigration enforcement, financed in part by slashing health, nutrition, education and clean energy programs.

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