Sep 19 Congress started September with a packed agenda. Here’s what it has (and hasn’t) done so far. By Lisa Desjardins Congress entered September with a hefty to-do list. How are they doing?… Continue reading
Sep 14 Trump says he wants tax cuts for middle class, not just rich Americans By Associated Press President Donald Trump seems to be backpedaling on comments Wednesday, when he suggested rates could go higher for rich people. Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 4:32 News Wrap: Trump pursues bipartisan tax reform, inviting Pelosi and Schumer to dine By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump said he will take a bipartisan approach to pass tax reform and invited Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer to dine with him. He spoke with both Republicans and Democrats about cutting… Continue watching
Sep 13 WATCH: White House says Trump ‘has done more for bipartisanship’ than Obama By Associated Press Sanders is expected to speak around 2 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Sep 13 Trump wants lawmakers to ‘move fast’ on taxes By Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is pushing lawmakers to "move fast" on a tax overhaul. Continue reading
Sep 12 House Freedom Caucus chairman downplays rumored rift with Ryan By Jessica Yarvin Rep. Mark Meadows said in a PBS NewsHour interview that the conservative House Freedom Caucus was working closely with House Speak Paul Ryan on a number of legislative issues. Continue reading
Sep 12 America’s long, complicated history with tax reform By Lisa Desjardins Republicans in Congress are attempting to overhaul the nation’s tax code, but it’s not an easy task. With the current tax overhaul effort in mind, it’s a good time to look at the United States’ history with taxes, especially income… Continue reading
Sep 12 WATCH: White House expected to address North Korea sanctions, tax reform in news briefing By Erica R. Hendry White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to speak around 2 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Sep 12 White House says it’s hopeful for tax bill by year’s end By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press White House legislative director Marc Short says its principles for the tax overhaul will be released "in a matter of days, not weeks."… Continue reading
Sep 08 WATCH LIVE: White House may address Hurricane Irma, debt ceiling in news briefing By Associated Press Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to begin speaking around 1:30 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading