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What optimistic outlook is presented for the new year?

Lisa Brady 0:02
An optimistic outlook for the new year. I'm Lisa Brady, Fox News.
Unknown 0:06
We think there are just benefits that are going to continue to play out through the course of this next year for the American people.
Lisa Brady 0:12
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the Republican bill passed last summer will kick in.
Unknown 0:17
We think this year, when they start filing their tax returns, it's going to be a good day for them because they're going to have a lot more money in their pocket than they would have if the Democrats had had their way and we weren't able to get the tax cuts done.
Lisa Brady 0:30
Also highlighting reforms, including Medicaid and food assistance changes that Democrats say will hurt Americans who rely on benefits. A fight over health care remains unresolved after Obamacare subsidies expired, with the president urging Republicans to figure it out ahead of this year's midterm elections.
Ainsley Earhardt 0:47
President Trump says he'll meet with executives from 14 health insurance companies in a few days to push for lower premium prices as he told Republicans in Congress to pass new health care legislation.
Donald Trump 0:58
Let... the money go in the healthcare account or however you do it. Let the money go directly to the people.
Ainsley Earhardt 1:07
Congress stalled on competing plans to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies before they expired at the end of last year, creating higher costs for millions of Americans.
Lisa Brady 1:18
Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House. A possible step toward peace in Ukraine with allies, including the U.S., agreeing to provide defense guarantees as part of a proposal to end Russia's invasion.
Donald Trump 1:29
President Trump's mandate is that he wants a peace in Ukraine.

How will recent tax cuts affect American taxpayers this year?

Donald Trump 1:33
And we are determined on his behalf to do everything possible to attain that peace.
Lisa Brady 1:37
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, after a meeting in Paris where the French president called the new security statement a significant step, the U.K. prime minister says allies would take part in U.S.-led monitoring and verification of any ceasefire. But it remains unclear what Russia will agree to. America is listening to Fox News.
Ainsley Earhardt 2:00
This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52-episode podcast series, The Life of Jesus.
Unknown 2:05
A listening experience that will provide hope, comfort, and understanding of the greatest story ever told. Listen and follow now at foxnewspodcasts.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Lisa Brady 2:15
An Alabama senator is running for governor.
Jessica Rosenthal 2:18
Former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville ran for the Senate in 2020 and won, but rather than run for a second term, he's opting instead to run for governor. He officially filed the paperwork Monday and said from the state GOP headquarters.
Unknown 2:31
If I thought that staying in the U.S. Senate would be best for Alabama, I would have stayed.

What unresolved issues remain in the healthcare debate?

Unknown 2:37
But I think the best thing for Alabama is for me to come back, put together staff, make a lot of changes, which we will do.
Jessica Rosenthal 2:44
He said business recruitment and creating better jobs will be a top priority. A former congressional candidate, Ken McPheeters, is so far the only other announced Republican running. There are a few Democrats running, including former Senator Doug Jones, who lost to Tuberville in 2020. Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News.
Lisa Brady 3:01
In Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro's re-election campaign announcing another campaign finance record for the state. The Democrat now with $30 million on hand as he seeks a second term this fall. Check your pocket change for a new coin.
Unknown 3:15
The first of five new quarter designs honoring America's 250th birthday has been released into circulation.

How are stock market records impacting the economy?

Unknown 3:22
The Mayflower Compact Quarter features two pilgrims, a man and a woman, under a banner that reads E Pluribus Unum. The reverse side shows the Mayflower sailing over rough seas. The others in the series are not yet released. They feature Presidents George Washington on the Revolutionary War Quarter. The Declaration of Independence quarter has Thomas Jefferson. The U.S.

What steps are being taken towards peace in Ukraine?

Unknown 3:43
Constitution quarter shows James Madison. And the Gettysburg Address quarter features Abraham Lincoln.
Lisa Brady 3:50
Fox's Lillian Wu, the Trump administration did not greenlight previously debated themes, including the civil rights and women's voting rights movements.

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