Politics May 19 Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill advances out of committee, but conservatives demand more changes The Budget Committee, which just days ago failed to advance the package when four conservative Republicans objected, was able to do so Sunday on a vote of 17-16, with the four hold-outs voting "present" to allow it to move ahead.
Politics May 16 What’s inside the House GOP’s budget bill? Here’s a look House committees have labored on the legislation, which runs a whopping 1,116 pages and is titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a nod to President Donald Trump himself.
Politics May 16 House Republicans stall spending package for steeper cuts to Medicaid and green energy The hard-right lawmakers are insisting on steeper spending cuts to Medicaid and the Biden-era green energy tax breaks, among other changes, before they will give their support to President Donald Trump's "beautiful” bill. They warn the tax cuts alone would…
Politics May 16 Trump’s big bill faces next hurdle in Congress as GOP conservatives warn they may vote against it Conservatives are holding out for steeper cuts to Medicaid and other programs to help offset the costs of the tax breaks. But at the same time, lawmakers from high-tax states including New York are demanding a deeper tax deduction, known…
Politics May 15 Republicans pass sweeping bills out of committee, but division remains over Medicaid and other cuts Cheers broke out early Wednesday as Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee signed off on the GOP tax breaks bill after a grueling round-the-clock session. But there's more work to do.
Politics May 13 Marathon hearings begin as House Republicans push ahead with Trump’s big bill Republicans are working to push President Donald Trump's signature legislative package through a gauntlet of committee hearings over mounting opposition from Democrats, advocacy groups and even some wary Republicans themselves.
Politics May 13 WATCH: Jeffries holds briefing as House committees discuss budget bill plans House Republicans proposed sweeping tax breaks Monday in President Donald Trump's big priority bill, tallying at least $4.9 trillion in costs so far, partly paid for with cuts to Medicaid, food stamps and green energy programs used by millions of…
Politics Apr 11 After intense negotiations, GOP leaders passed a budget plan. Now the hard part begins They'll seek to craft a final bill with enough spending cuts to satisfy those on the right while not jeopardizing the reelection prospects of more vulnerable lawmakers whose constituents rely on key safety net programs such as Medicaid and nutritional…
Politics Apr 10 House GOP approves framework for Trump’s big budget bill after intense talks win over GOP holdouts Johnson worked into the night to satisfy conservative lawmakers who refused to support the plan. He and Senate Majority Leader John Thune assured conservatives they were on track seeking as much as $1.5 trillion in cuts.
Politics Apr 10 WATCH: Johnson vows to try again after GOP holdouts block Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill Johnson vows to try again to pass the Republican budget framework after abruptly postponing Wednesday's vote.