Local officials spent years trying to force Marvin Peavy to remove the giant pro-Trump banners from his home in the Florida Panhandle. This summer, Mr. Peavy is basking in victory.

Lawmakers, trade professionals and professional bettors worry about a new Republican provision that will reduce the deduction for gambling losses.

Officials have brought in consultants to review the feasibility of The Line, a linear city in the middle of the desert.