Politics Jul 22 Johnson shuts down House for the summer to sideline calls for Epstein transparency By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Politics Jul 03 Watch 7:47 House gives Trump a win as his big tax bill overcomes weeks of tense negotiations 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. By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams, Kyle Midura
Politics Jul 03 Watch 5:57 Why Republicans once staunchly opposed to Trump’s bill changed their minds 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. By William Brangham, Shrai Popat
Politics Jul 03 Watch 5:18 How businesses and manufacturers will benefit from Trump’s big bill 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… By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant
Politics Jul 02 Watch 4:14 Where Trump’s massive policy bill stands in the House as some Republicans express concerns 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… By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Doug Adams
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
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… Continue watching
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… Continue watching
Jun 24 Watch 7:23 Trump’s attempt to claw back funding already approved by Congress, explained By Laura Barrón-López, Sam Lane The House has approved President Trump’s request to claw back billions of dollars already appropriated for things like foreign aid and public media. That request now goes to the Senate, which will hold a hearing on it Wednesday. Laura Barrón-López… Continue watching