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Mar 12

WATCH: Senate convenes as Democrats divided on whether to vote with Republicans on budget

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

It's one of the biggest legislative tests so far of the President Donald Trump's second term, prompting Vice President JD Vance to visit Capitol Hill on Tuesday morning to rally support.

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Feb 28

What to know as the deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown creeps closer

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

With Republicans now in charge of the White House and President Donald Trump sidestepping Congress on previous funding decisions, a more contentious dynamic has emerged during negotiations, raising questions about whether lawmakers will avoid a shutdown this time.

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Feb 26

Watch 8:36
‘A lot of bloat’: Rep. Arrington defends GOP budget plan that slashes spending, cuts taxes

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Murrey Jacobson, Alexa Gold

When the House passed the Republican budget Tuesday night, it was an important step towards funding President Trump’s agenda. Their bill includes tax cuts totaling $4.5 trillion, spending cuts amounting to $1.5 to $2 trillion and about $3 trillion added…

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Feb 25

Watch 3:22
House Republicans struggle to pass budget advancing Trump’s agenda

By Lisa Desjardins, Ian Couzens

More drama is unfolding on Capitol Hill as House Republicans struggle to pass a budget that would advance President Trump's agenda. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.

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Feb 25

Elon Musk may direct more demands on federal employees to justify their work

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The Office of Personnel Management is considering how to fulfill Elon Musk's demand to increase scrutiny of government employees.

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Feb 25

WATCH: House Republicans pass their budget resolution, crucial step toward delivering Trump agenda

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Matt Brown, Associated Press

The vote late Tuesday evening is a crucial step toward delivering what he's called his "big, beautiful bill," with $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts.

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Feb 19

WATCH: Senate debates Republican budget proposal, support of Trump’s policy agenda

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Back on track, Senate Republicans pushed ahead Wednesday with their $340 billion budget bill focused on funding the White House's mass deportations and border security agenda after Vice President JD Vance gave a green light to proceed despite a morning dust-up caused by President Donald…

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Feb 12

Watch 5:22
House Republicans reveal their budget blueprint

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura

House Republicans release their long-promised budget outline as they seek to fulfill President Trump’s agenda while cutting both the deficit and taxes. But it remains unclear whether the plan will achieve those goals, or if it even has the votes.

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Feb 11

WATCH: Trump makes appearance with Musk, signs executive order downsizing federal workforce

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Trump wants strict limits on hiring, with agencies only adding one new employee for every four who leave.

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Dec 20

WATCH: House approves funding bill, sends to Senate hours before shutdown deadline

By Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri, Matt Brown, Associated Press

Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan late Friday from Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase…

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