Contained in the new federal spending law formerly known as the "Big Beautiful Bill" is funding for 17 icebreakers, 21 cutters, more than 40 helicopters and six large patrol airplanes, Coast Guard officials said.

Bettors can still deduct losses from wins within a single session of play. But the Internal Revenue Service ( irs) is unlikely to let punters treat a full year, or arguably even a week, as one session. In the meantime, some sports bettors are placing their hopes on a potential loophole presented by a disruptive new entrant to the industry.

Although the Senate killed some of the House's ideas to improve health savings accounts, the final legislation does expand access. That's a win-win.

The GOP measure includes tax cuts and spending reductions, as well as immigration enforcement funding.

The "big, beautiful bill" signed into law​ by President Trump last week will allow him to dramatically expand his immigration crackdown.

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