Dec 19 Watch 8:15 U.S. needs to be a ‘little bit patient’ to see robust economic growth from the GOP tax plan, says Thune By PBS News Hour After a year in the majority marked by several legislative speed bumps and dead ends, Republicans are happy with the final tax bill that's poised to pass, according to Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. Judy Woodruff asks Thune about the long-term… Continue watching
Dec 19 WATCH: Senate approves sweeping Republican tax bill By Associated Press The Senate is expected to vote around 10 p.m. Tuesday evening. Watch live here. Continue reading
Dec 19 WATCH: House passes massive tax bill The vote, largely along party lines, was 227-203 and capped a GOP sprint to deliver a major legislative accomplishment to President Donald Trump after a year of congressional stumbles and non-starters. Now the bill moves to the Senate. Continue reading
Dec 16 Trump defends tax plan, proclaims economy set ‘to rock’ By Stephen Ohlemacher and Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Trump on Saturday defended the Republican tax bill as a good deal for the middle class while claiming it could lead to explosive economic growth. Continue reading
Dec 16 For GOP, tax bill’s most visible win may be averting failure By Alan Fram, Associated Press Republicans hope that passing the bill will overshadow their embarrassing failure to repeal President Barack Obama’s health law. Continue reading
Dec 16 ‘This is happening’: GOP revels in all-but-certain tax deal By Marcy Gordon and Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Republicans working to execute their first major legislative achievement of Donald Trump's presidency appear to have secured the votes to pass a massive tax overhaul. Continue reading
Dec 15 Return of ill GOP Sens. McCain, Cochran crucial next week for tax bill By Richard Lardner, Associated Press The presence of ailing Republican senators John McCain and Thad Cochran will be crucial early next week as the GOP tries to pass a sweeping $1.5 trillion tax package in the Senate. Continue reading
Dec 12 Tax package would lower top tax rate for wealthy Americans By Stephen Ohlemacher and Marcy Gordon, Associated Press Congressional Republicans on Tuesday rushed toward a deal on a massive tax package that would reduce the top tax rate for wealthy Americans to 37 percent and slash the corporate rate to a level slightly higher than what businesses and… Continue reading
Dec 10 Trump playing golf with Graham, talking tax cuts and budget By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The White House says President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham are discussing tax legislation and upcoming budget talks during a golf game at one of Trump’s Florida clubs. Continue reading
Dec 07 Send your questions: How will the tax bill affect you? By Lisa Desjardins Republicans hope to pass a massive tax overhaul through Congress by Christmas. But significant confusion still remains over precisely what the Republican approach would mean for American individuals and businesses. Continue reading