Category: Congress
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.
July 03, 2025
Congress
The megabill will soon be megalaw
The House delivered President Donald Trump his top legislative priority — a day before his July 4 deadline.
July 03, 2025
Congress
Hakeem Jeffries breaks the House record for longest floor speech
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered the longest speech in House history Thursday, holding the floor for well over eight hours to delay passage of Republicans’ domestic policy megabill. His...
July 03, 2025
Congress
Johnson says he has the votes to pass the GOP megabill
Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Thursday morning he had the votes to pass Republicans’ domestic policy megabill and would only lose “one or two” GOP lawmakers ahead of a self-imposed...