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House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage Thursday, …
Three Republican senators joined all Democrats in voting against it.
A new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found 11.8 million more Americans would become uninsured by 2034 if the bill became...
A new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that 11.8 million more Americans would become uninsured by 2034 if the bill...
By a 51-49 tally and with Vice President JD Vance at the Capitol to break a potential tie, the Senate cleared a key procedural step Saturday as...
Not all GOP lawmakers are on board with proposals to reduce spending on Medicaid, food stamps and other programs to help cover the cost of tax cuts.
It's a major blow to Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill.
Much of the health care cost savings would come from new 80-hour-a-month work requirements on those who receive Medicaid benefits, even as most...
After the House passed its version, the nonpartisan CBO estimated the bill would add $2.4 trillion to the deficit over the decade, and leave 10.9...
It also estimates roughly 11 million more Americans will be uninsured due to changes in U.S. health care.
Republicans warn the tax cuts alone would pile onto the nation's $36 trillion debt.
The House Ways and Means Committee named its package ‘ ‘THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL’’ in all capital letters, a nod to Trump himself.
A preliminary estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the proposals would reduce the number of people with health care by 8.6...
Trump budget moves to claw back $163 billion in domestic spending while boosting defense
Trump's hostile rhetoric has focused minds in Brussels, with leaders now scrambling to establish closer trade ties with other nations including India.
A failed vote, particularly as the economy was convulsing over Trump’s trade wars, would be a major setback for the Republican agenda in Washington.
Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky both voted against the measure.
What's unclear is how it will all be paid for, since Republican deficit hawks typically require spending offsets to help defray the lost tax revenue...
It's a remarkable shift of emphasis away from the chainsaw-wielding tech entrepreneur whose vast power has made him an admired, revered and deeply...
Senators voted for hours, as late Thursday night turned into early Friday, on one amendment after another, largely from Democrats trying to halt the...
Even Republicans are wary of DOGE as the department takes aim at research, agriculture, and national parks.
Trump repeated false claims that the state's fish conservation efforts in the northern part of the state are responsible for fire hydrants running...
At stake are tax cuts, border security, money to deport immigrants and efforts to boost oil and gas energy production — priorities for...
Hours earlier Thursday, Trump announced “SUCCESS in Washington!” in coming up with the new package which would keep government running for three...
Trump and Elon Musk have forced congressional Republicans to do a 180 on the bill, which House Speaker Mike Johnson originally supported.
"One of the worst bills ever written," Elon Musk posted on his social media site X.
Hegseth is running into questions amid a sexual assault allegation, which he has denied, and other emerging reports about his work conduct and...
Republicans in Congress have been meeting privately for months and with the president-elect to go over proposals to extend and enhance those tax...
The GOP has already cemented the trifecta, clinching majority rule in all three government branches.
The White House has dismissed the House impeachment inquiry as a “stunt” and encouraged House Republicans to “move on.”
Key Democrats believe Harris would benefit from what some call a “mini-primary.”