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Trump beat back anti-family taxes in 2025. Here’s what needs to happen next

President Trump and Vice President Vance are the first American leaders in generations to reject the myth that family formation is beyond the reach of good governance

By Terry Schilling Fox News

Published April 13, 2026 7:00am EDT

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The United States set an all-time low for births in 2025, and it’s clear that we are nowhere near rock bottom unless lawmakers take resolute action to support families.

The Centers for Disease Control announcement arrived not as a surprise, but as a final warning. For decades, the federal government ignored the slow-motion collapse of the American family. While Washington prioritized corporate subsidies and globalist trade deals, the foundational unit of our society withered under the weight of rising costs and a culture that views parenthood as a burden. The signing of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) marks a decisive end to this era of neglect. By expanding the Child Tax Credit and establishing Trump Accounts, this administration recognizes that the survival of the American family must be the primary objective of national policy.

The economic reality for the next generation demands nothing less than urgency. Pro-family policy is not a niche concern for the wealthy. It is a lifeline for struggling parents who surrender ever-increasing shares of their paychecks to cover the costs of housing, healthcare and education for their kids, as well as vacation packages for the millionaire retirees who own the home they are renting. Today, 69 million........

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