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Senate GOP leaders are gearing up to take their first formal step as soon as this afternoon on advancing Trump’s legislative agenda.

Thune and Smith meet. Plus, tax writers talk no tax on tips options.

News: Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-Mo.) and Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) met this afternoon as Thune and Smith brawl over reconciliation strategy for 2025.

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