Virginia primaries draw attention as voters select candidates amid Trump’s DOGE cuts, with Republicans fielding a diverse ticket and Democrats seeing high turnout
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‘It’s wrong’: Hawley warns Senate GOP not to boot Americans from Medicaid in Trump megabill
Sen. Josh Hawley wants his colleagues to follow the president’s lead on preserving Medicaid benefits as the Senate Finance Committee prepares its version of Trump’s budget bill
Senate panel navigates delicate compromises on Medicaid, taxes in latest chunk of Trump’s megabill
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.
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
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.
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.
‘Another endless conflict’: Democrat echoes Trump’s anti-war stance as Middle East tensions escalate
Sen. Tim Kaine pushes for congressional oversight on potential Iran conflict as tensions rise in the Middle East, aligning with President Donald Trump’s reluctance toward “endless wars.”