Senate Finance Committee unveils text for key components of Trump’s legislative package, attempting to balance House compromises on Medicaid and SALT deductions while facing internal pressure from Senate Republicans.
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Israel-Iran war divides Democrats, but Trump’s diplomacy also splitting Republicans
Israel-Iranian missile exchanges prompt Trump to call for immediate negotiations “before it’s too late,” revealing divisions among Republicans and Democrats on Middle East policy
‘Sick’: Democrat Under Fire Over Beheaded Trump Photo
A Democrat lawmaker in North Carolina is facing blowback over a photo she posted to social media depicting a beheaded President Donald Trump. State Rep. Read More
Blue state Republicans threaten revolt against Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ if Senate changes key tax rule
Blue state House Republicans warn Senate GOP against removing SALT deduction increase from tax bill, with Rep. Mike Lawler declaring any such move ‘dead on arrival’ as negotiations continue.
NY reps warn Senate version of ‘big, beautiful’ bill will be ‘dead on arrival’ if SALT cap lowered to $10K
Blue state Republican reps railed against rumored Senate plans to lower the state and local tax deduction (SALT) cap back down from the House-negotiated level Read More
Senate returns amid concerns about deeper US involvement in the Iran, Israel conflict
Congress returns amid Israel-Iran conflict, with lawmakers questioning U.S. involvement, war powers implications and terrorism risks as President Donald Trump balances MAGA concerns with Israel support.
Republicans criticize Dem congressional candidate’s ’86 47′ post as call for ‘political violence’
Former Marine and Democratic hopeful Maura Sullivan faces GOP backlash after appearing with sign containing ’86 47′ message that some interpret as threatening toward Trump
Americans Want To Prioritize Solving The Root Causes Of Infertility Over IVF: Poll
WASHINGTON—As the Trump administration debates protections for in vitro fertilization, a new poll shows that more than half of Americans want to prioritize solving the Read More
How Johnson pulled off another impossible win with just 1-vote margin on $9.4B spending cut bill
House Republicans pass $9.4 billion spending cuts bill with a 214-212 vote, showcasing Speaker Johnson’s ability to navigate tough legislation despite the slim GOP majority in the House.
Randi Weingarten, Lee Saunders quit DNC in latest blow to Dem Party leadership
The Democratic Party faces new turmoil as top labor union presidents exit DNC, citing concerns about party leadership direction in a resignation letter to Chair Ken Martin.