He’s in the West Wing. He’s at the rally. He’s got Trump’s ear. Bill Pulte is everywhere.

WASHINGTON — In June, Congress did something it almost never does anymore: Democrats and Republicans came together to overwhelmingly pass major legislation. All it needed was President Donald Trump’s signature.

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