How ‘No Tax on Tips’ Would Affect Waiters, Drivers and Diners

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** House Speaker Mike Johnson is stepping in to smooth over internal GOP disagreements about extending Trump-era tax cuts. Some Republicans want to push for permanent extensions, while others are wary of the fiscal impact. Johnson’s playing mediator to keep the party united ahead of a tough election cycle.

** South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump, bringing along potential business deals and even some golfers—likely a nod to Trump’s well-known love for the sport. The encounter hints at a mix of diplomacy, economic overtures, and personal rapport-building.

Laurene Powell Jobs, the billionaire philanthropist and founder of Emerson Collective, is laying off 10% of the organization's staff. Insiders say she’s been hinting at budget cuts for weeks, emphasizing the need for financial restraint in her philanthropic work.