Wiktionary:

• Noun
• grift (plural grifts)
• A confidence game or swindle.

"Who really benefits from GOP’s tax overhaul is battle point as House passes its bill" PBS NewsHour 11/16/2017

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SUMMARY:  It's a big step for Republicans' tax overhaul plans, the House voted 227 to 205 to pass its version of the bill.  While a new analysis suggests that the plans would increase taxes for middle and lower-income Americans, Republicans deny that idea.  Lisa Desjardins reports and Judy Woodruff gets perspectives from Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas).