Politics Oct 21 Senate Republicans head to the White House in a show of unity as the shutdown enters its 4th week By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Sep 18 Watch 3:59 Senate Republicans change rules to push through Trump nominees One of the largest groups of President Trump’s nominees was just confirmed in the U.S. Senate. The group includes 48 individuals who would hold significant jobs in the military, national security and overseas. The move was possible only because Republicans… By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura
Politics Jul 01 WATCH: Senate narrowly passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill on tax and spending cuts The bill next goes back to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana warned off big revisions from his chamber's version. By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Matt Brown, Associated Press
Politics Jun 26 Watch 5:14 Who gains and who loses under Trump’s big budget bill President Trump’s big budget bill faces a significant test as the Senate prepares to start voting as soon as Friday. It comes as the Senate parliamentarian ruled that some major Medicaid changes in the bill do not qualify for the… By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Karina Cuevas
Politics Jun 24 Watch 4:38 Time running out for GOP to pass massive tax and spending plan by Trump’s deadline Time is running short for Capitol Hill Republicans hoping to pass President Trump’s massive tax and spending plan by his self-imposed deadline. Republicans don't need a single Democratic vote if they can keep their side of the aisle united. Congressional… By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens
Jun 24 Watch 4:03 How proposed cuts to Medicaid could affect rural hospitals By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams, Kyle Midura Rural hospitals across the country, many already struggling to stay afloat, could face devastating consequences if proposed Medicaid cuts in the domestic spending bill become law. To help understand what’s at stake, Geoff Bennett spoke with Tim Wolters, the director… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 5:36 How Republicans’ massive budget bill impacts the Affordable Care Act By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas The Affordable Care Act faces significant rollbacks if President Trump’s big spending and tax cut bill is approved by the Senate. The proposed changes could affect many of the 24 million Americans enrolled in that insurance marketplace and could leave… Continue watching
Jun 03 Musk slams Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill as GOP senators race to meet July 4th deadline By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Trump met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the White House early this week and has been dialing senators for one-on-one chats, using both the carrot and stick to encourage them to act. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 5:49 Congress expects Trump request to cut funding already approved as big bill faces hurdles By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan As lawmakers return to Washington, they expect a rescission request from the White House to cut funding already passed by Congress. Among other cuts, President Trump’s request is expected to include the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit through which… Continue watching
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