Politics Jul 24 ‘We kept our promises’: Rep. Haridopolos touts GOP victories in Trump’s first 6 months By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz
Politics Jul 16 How bipartisan support helped foundations avoid a 600% tax increase in Trump’s big tax and spending law The move reveals the power of philanthropic groups, especially conservative ones, to sway legislators. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press
Nation Jul 04 WATCH: How aspiring Black doctors see Trump’s new loan cap Fewer than six percent of physicians in the U.S. are Black and experts are worried that Trump’s 'big bill' could widen that disparity. By Addison Briley, Deema Zein
Politics Jun 26 WATCH: Trump hosts ‘big bill’ event as key provision found to violate Senate rules Trump hosted House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP lawmakers in the East Room at the White House joined by truck drivers, firefighters, tipped workers, ranchers and others that the administration says will benefit from the bill. By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Politics Jun 17 Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ Republican leaders are pushing to fast-track the package by Trump's Fourth of July deadline. By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Jun 05 In escalating public feud, Trump threatens to cut Musk’s government contracts By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Hours after President Donald Trump lamented his breakup with Elon Musk and said he was “disappointed” in his former backer and adviser and Musk responded on social media, Trump escalated the feud by threatening to use the U.S. government to… Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: Vought said Trump could ask to rescind more money if Congress approves first request By Erica R. Hendry Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought told a House committee on Wednesday that the Trump administration could send more requests to claw back already appropriated money if its first attempt is successful. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: House Speaker Johnson says Musk did ‘a 180’ in publicly opposing tax bill By Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday he called Elon Musk to discuss Musk’s posts criticizing President Donald Trump's tax bill. Continue reading
Jun 04 How Trump’s big bill will affect taxes, the deficit and health care, according to the budget office By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s big bill making its way through Congress will cut taxes by $3.7 trillion but also increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Continue reading
Jun 03 Musk slams Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill as GOP senators race to meet July 4th deadline By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Trump met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the White House early this week and has been dialing senators for one-on-one chats, using both the carrot and stick to encourage them to act. Continue reading