May 16 House Republicans stall spending package for steeper cuts to Medicaid and green energy By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The hard-right lawmakers are insisting on steeper spending cuts to Medicaid and the Biden-era green energy tax breaks, among other changes, before they will give their support to President Donald Trump's "beautiful” bill. They warn the tax cuts alone would… Continue reading
May 16 Trump’s big bill faces next hurdle in Congress as GOP conservatives warn they may vote against it By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Conservatives are holding out for steeper cuts to Medicaid and other programs to help offset the costs of the tax breaks. But at the same time, lawmakers from high-tax states including New York are demanding a deeper tax deduction, known… Continue reading
May 15 Republicans pass sweeping bills out of committee, but division remains over Medicaid and other cuts By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Cheers broke out early Wednesday as Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee signed off on the GOP tax breaks bill after a grueling round-the-clock session. But there's more work to do. Continue reading
May 13 Marathon hearings begin as House Republicans push ahead with Trump’s big bill By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Republicans are working to push President Donald Trump's signature legislative package through a gauntlet of committee hearings over mounting opposition from Democrats, advocacy groups and even some wary Republicans themselves. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: House Democrats blast Trump budget bill By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democrats say they will fight what House party leader Hakeem Jeffries calls the “extreme Republican agenda.”… Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Black women’s WWII unit, ‘Six Triple Eight,’ receives congressional honor By Fernanda Figueroa, Matt Brown, Associated Press At a ceremony Tuesday in Emancipation Hall at the Capitol Visitor Center, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other lawmakers will present the medal to the family of unit commander Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley. Continue reading
Apr 11 After intense negotiations, GOP leaders passed a budget plan. Now the hard part begins By Kevin Freking, Associated Press They'll seek to craft a final bill with enough spending cuts to satisfy those on the right while not jeopardizing the reelection prospects of more vulnerable lawmakers whose constituents rely on key safety net programs such as Medicaid and nutritional… Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 4:17 House Republicans pass budget framework to begin work on Trump’s congressional agenda By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz In a dramatic vote, House Republicans passed a $5 trillion budget framework that kick-starts the process for President Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill. It came less than a day after hardline conservatives refused to support it. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Apr 10 House GOP approves framework for Trump’s big budget bill after intense talks win over GOP holdouts By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Johnson worked into the night to satisfy conservative lawmakers who refused to support the plan. He and Senate Majority Leader John Thune assured conservatives they were on track seeking as much as $1.5 trillion in cuts. Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: Johnson vows to try again after GOP holdouts block Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Johnson vows to try again to pass the Republican budget framework after abruptly postponing Wednesday's vote. Continue reading