Category: Congress
July 06, 2025
Congress
Reps. August Pfluger, Buddy Carter say family members were saved from lethal Texas flooding
But Carter said one of his cousins has died.
July 06, 2025
Congress
Republicans just cut Medicaid. Will it cost them control of Congress?
Republicans’ vote to cut health care programs by more than $1 trillion could hurt them next year.
July 05, 2025
Congress
How Trump’s Very MAGA Tax Cuts Break with GOP Tradition
Republicans have long been in favor of lower rates and a simpler tax code. For Trump, only one of those priorities mattered.
July 05, 2025
Congress
The next megabill Congress needs to worry about
A sharp cliff for tax cuts and deep safety-net rollbacks will figure into the 2026 and 2028 elections.
July 05, 2025
Congress
Trump got $170 billion for immigration. Now he has to enact it.
Even with new cash, ICE could face challenges to meet the White House’s goal of 1 million annual deportations.
July 04, 2025
Congress
From spaceports to venture capitalists, tailored tax breaks add billions to megabill
GOP lawmakers said the provisions provided needed economic relief for some industries, while they took fire from deficit hawks.
July 04, 2025
Congress
In Today’s GOP, There Is No Choice at All
The “Big Beautiful Bill” proved that for Republicans, it’s MAGA or nothing.
July 04, 2025
Congress
Trump takes a megabill victory lap at Iowa rally
A jubilant president celebrated with a campaign-style speech, complete with attacks on his critics.
July 03, 2025
Congress
Planned Parenthood pledges to sue Trump administration over megabill provision cutting funding
Planned Parenthood has vowed to take the Trump administration to court over a provision in the newly-passed megabill that would “defund” the nonprofit for up to one year. Alexis...
July 03, 2025
Congress
Inside the Freedom Caucus’ final surrender
Thursday's megabill vote cemented the hard-liners' reputation for capitulation.