U.S. Politics in Flux: Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions as Congress Battles Over Tax Cuts

Major Foreign Policy Shift and Domestic Budget Fight Ahead of 2026 Elections

Former President Donald Trump, now back in office, has lifted U.S. sanctions on Syria, reversing years of bipartisan policy aimed at isolating the Assad regime. Simultaneously, the Trump administration reinstated more aggressive restrictions on Cuba, signaling a realignment of U.S. foreign policy priorities.

On the domestic front, congressional Republicans are struggling to pass the highly publicized “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which combines tax cuts, spending reductions, and a partial Medicaid overhaul. Internal GOP disputes are threatening the bill’s passage, as Trump loyalists warn of primary challenges against dissenters.

Author: Global Ripple

Posted on: July 01, 2025