Politics Jul 02 Where Trump’s massive policy bill stands in the House as some Republicans express concerns It was a dramatic day in the House, where President Trump's massive tax cut and budget bill is currently in limbo. Conservatives and others with concerns are not yet on board and the House has frozen proceedings as GOP leaders…
Politics Jul 01 What’s in the version of Trump’s bill passed by the Senate and its chances in the House President Trump's massive domestic policy bill overcame a major hurdle in the Senate. Vice President Vance broke a tie to pass the legislation after lawmakers worked through the night and made last-minute changes. The bill shrinks Medicaid, extends trillions in…
Politics Jun 30 Senate pushes to pass Trump’s budget as some Republicans voice concerns over Medicaid cuts President Trump's agenda, and one of the largest bills in U.S. history, is in the hands of the Senate. At stake is trillions in tax cuts, reshaping the country’s immigration system, energy future and the future of Medicaid. It’s unclear…
Politics Jun 25 Senate committee hears White House request to claw back foreign aid, public media funding On Capitol Hill, senators questioned President Trump’s budget director over the administration's request to claw back funds for foreign aid and public media. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
Politics Jun 24 Time running out for GOP to pass massive tax and spending plan by Trump’s deadline Time is running short for Capitol Hill Republicans hoping to pass President Trump’s massive tax and spending plan by his self-imposed deadline. Republicans don't need a single Democratic vote if they can keep their side of the aisle united. Congressional…
Health Jun 24 How proposed cuts to Medicaid could affect rural hospitals Rural hospitals across the country, many already struggling to stay afloat, could face devastating consequences if proposed Medicaid cuts in the domestic spending bill become law. To help understand what’s at stake, Geoff Bennett spoke with Tim Wolters, the director…
Politics Jun 19 As some lawmakers cash in on Trump’s tariffs, others try to ban betting on Wall Street A recent Wall Street Journal analysis reveals a surge in stock trading by lawmakers and their families in early April, as President Trump’s shifting stance on tariffs sent markets into turmoil. But while some members cashed in, others are looking…
Politics Jun 17 Can Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ make it through the Senate? It’s crunch time in Congress as Republican Senate leaders try to shape the president’s so-called “big beautiful bill” into a compromise that can pass. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to unpack the latest proposed changes to health care, tax, and…
Politics Jun 12 What lawmakers said about Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed from DHS news conference Members of Congress have been quick to react to news from across the country that one of their own, California Sen. Alex Padilla, was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference. Democrats pointed the blame at the…
Politics Jun 11 How GOP lawmakers are reacting to immigration raid protests and Trump’s response Immigration raids and inspections continued on Wednesday in California, Pennsylvania and Louisiana, among other places. Chicago's mayor called the president an authoritarian, but the Trump administration defended his approach and warned guard troops could be deployed to other cities. Lisa…