A new culture war is brewing in Washington — and this time, it’s all about babies, marriage, and the future of the American family.
Inside the White House, a wave of ideas is gaining ground as the Trump administration looks to reverse America’s plummeting birth rate and revive traditional family values. Proposals flowing into the West Wing range from cash “baby bonuses” for new mothers to special scholarship benefits for married applicants — signalling a dramatic shift towards making family growth a national priority, The New York Times reported.
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