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Jul 03

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Why Republicans once staunchly opposed to Trump’s bill changed their minds

By William Brangham, Shrai Popat

For more on how Republicans, even those who were staunchly opposed to the so-called "One Big, Beautiful Bill," have since come around, William Brangham spoke with Sarah Longwell, a Republican strategist and publisher of The Bulwark.

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Jul 03

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How businesses and manufacturers will benefit from Trump’s big bill

By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant

Among the big winners with President Trump's bill are corporations and small businesses. The bill would make permanent the tax breaks from his first term, expand provisions on expenses and itemizations and allow companies to deduct the cost of new…

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Jul 02

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Where Trump’s massive policy bill stands in the House as some Republicans express concerns

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Doug Adams

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…

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Jul 02

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Rep. Flood says Trump’s bill ‘will get through this’ amid some GOP objections in House

By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens

Even with a handful of holdouts raising objections over cuts to Medicaid or the ballooning deficits, the vast majority of House Republicans have lined up to support President Trump's bill. They say it represents big wins for his agenda by…

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Jul 01

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What’s in the version of Trump’s bill passed by the Senate and its chances in the House

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens

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…

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Jul 01

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Rooftop solar industry fears demand will collapse as GOP rolls back tax credits

By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams

Provisions in the GOP policy bill would end a host of tax credits for renewable energy, including one that allows homeowners to recoup 30 percent of the cost of a rooftop solar system. Businesses say it could deal a serious…

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Jul 01

Here’s what’s in the big bill that just passed the Senate

By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Tax cuts are the priority.

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Jun 30

Watch 5:32
Senate pushes to pass Trump’s budget as some Republicans voice concerns over Medicaid cuts

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura

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…

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Jun 30

Watch 6:29
Who would be affected by health care cuts in Senate version of Trump’s budget bill

By Laura Barrón-López, Doug Adams

Recent changes to President Trump’s tax and spending bill would cut roughly $1.1 trillion in health care spending over the next decade, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. It also found the bill would result in 11.8 million people…

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Jun 26

WATCH: Trump hosts ‘big bill’ event as key provision found to violate Senate rules

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

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.

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