Jul 21 What are the risks if Texas Republicans redraw House districts at Trump’s urging? By Nicholas Riccardi, Nadia Lathan, Associated Press The midcycle redrawing of political lines complicates Democrats' plans to begin regaining power in Washington, and they have few avenues to push back. Continue reading
Jul 18 House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid By Kevin Freking, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The vote marked the first time in decades that a president has successfully submitted such a rescissions request to Congress, and the White House suggested it won't be the last. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 7:47 House gives Trump a win as his big tax bill overcomes weeks of tense negotiations By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams, Kyle Midura The so-called "One Big, Beautiful Bill" overcame thin Republican majorities and weeks of tense negotiations, just meeting the president's self-imposed Independence Day deadline. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins takes us through the policy and politics of the GOP's signature bill. Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 5:57 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. Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 5:18 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… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 4:14 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… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 7:01 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… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 6:45 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… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 5:45 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading