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 May 12 House Republicans have unveiled proposed Medicaid cuts. Democrats say millions will lose coverage Republicans insist they're rooting out "waste, fraud and abuse" to generate health care savings.
Politics May 09 Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden President Donald Trump abruptly fired Hayden in an email late Thursday from the White House’s Presidential Personnel Office.
Nation May 06 WATCH: House Democrats blast Trump budget bill Democrats say they will fight what House party leader Hakeem Jeffries calls the “extreme Republican agenda.”…
Politics May 02 White House to reveal Trump’s 2026 budget, expected to reduce or eliminate many federal programs The budget comes as Congress is already deep into drafting the Republican president's big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered money for deportations and border security.
Politics Apr 10 House passes Republican bill requiring voters provide proof of U.S. citizenship The issue is one of President Donald Trump's top election-related priorities.
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.