Immigration Policy & Sanctuary Cities - Congressional Republicans are questioning Democratic governors on their states' immigration policies, focusing on sanctuary cities and laws [1] - The Trump administration is shifting tactics to focus on those whose only crime is being in the US without documentation, particularly in sanctuary cities [3] - A nationwide task force is targeting criminals in states with sanctuary policies, addressing crime, drugs, and theft [4][5] - Some individuals detained do not have violent criminal records, despite the focus on criminals [6] Tax Cuts & Deficit - Congressman Sessions voted for the tax bill despite misgivings about the impact on debt and deficit [9] - The bill includes a negotiated increase in the amount of money a person could deduct on their individual income tax above $10,000 for high-tax states [10] - The aim is to reduce spending and increase marketplace activity, contrasting with the $6 trillion deficit under President Obama [15][17] - Some tax cut extensions may be reconsidered to offset costs and balance the bill [14] National Guard Deployment - Governor Abbott deployed the National Guard in Texas due to protests, while Governor Nuomo in California initially opposed deployment [7] - The National Guard in Los Angeles was utilized for civil reasons, ensuring safety and civility [8]