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The 🧂 SALT 🧂 debate in a nutshell — and how it could kill off Trump and Republicans’ “big beautiful bill.” It’s the blue-state Republicans vs. the ruby red Republicans. And the blue-state Rs have the upper hand. Today with @mariannasotomayor.bsky.social: www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
May 8, 2025, 3:11 PM
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