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Rep. Nancy Mace kicks off South Carolina GOP gubernatorial bid. She says she's 'Trump in high heels'
Read full article: Rep. Nancy Mace kicks off South Carolina GOP gubernatorial bid. She says she's 'Trump in high heels'Rep. Nancy Mace kicks off South Carolina GOP gubernatorial bid. She says she's 'Trump in high heels'

Trump coveted Canada as 51st state. Most Canadians differ with him on religion's role in public life
Read full article: Trump coveted Canada as 51st state. Most Canadians differ with him on religion's role in public lifeTrump coveted Canada as 51st state. Most Canadians differ with him on religion's role in public life

Government shutdown talk is starting early ahead of a difficult funding fight in Congress this fall
Read full article: Government shutdown talk is starting early ahead of a difficult funding fight in Congress this fallGovernment shutdown talk is starting early ahead of a difficult funding fight in Congress this fall
Trump administration seeks release of Epstein grand jury records but not Justice Department files
Read full article: Trump administration seeks release of Epstein grand jury records but not Justice Department filesTrump administration seeks release of Epstein grand jury records but not Justice Department files
The Latest: Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI directorThe Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a prosecutor in the federal cases against Sean āDiddyā Combs and Jeffrey Epstein.
Vance touts tax breaks in Pennsylvania as he makes White House's first big pitch on Trump's new law
Read full article: Vance touts tax breaks in Pennsylvania as he makes White House's first big pitch on Trump's new lawVice President JD Vance made the Trump administrationās first big pitch to sell the public on President Donald Trumpās sweeping budget-and-policy package in the swing political turf of northeastern Pennsylvania.
Republicans declared it 'crypto' week in the House. It's not going as planned
Read full article: Republicans declared it 'crypto' week in the House. It's not going as plannedHouse Republicans are struggling with cryptocurrency legislation that they had expected to pass during what they dubbed ācrypto week.ā.
'Beautiful' or 'Ugly,' Trump's big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms
Read full article: 'Beautiful' or 'Ugly,' Trump's big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midtermsDebate over President Donald Trumpās sweeping budget-and-policy package is over on Capitol Hill.
US senators pushing bipartisan bill on new Russia sanctions brief European allies and Ukraine
Read full article: US senators pushing bipartisan bill on new Russia sanctions brief European allies and UkraineThe co-sponsors of new bipartisan U.S. sanctions package targeting Russia have briefed European allies and Ukraine on the legislation.
House Democrats decry health cuts in GOP tax law during town hall that previews midterms messaging
Read full article: House Democrats decry health cuts in GOP tax law during town hall that previews midterms messagingDemocrats are using a Louisiana town hall to preview one of their main strategies for attempting to retake the U.S. House next year, ripping into the health care changes in the just-passed Republican tax and spending bill.
Cyclist Greg LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal at Capitol ceremony
Read full article: Cyclist Greg LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal at Capitol ceremonyGreg LeMond, who is one of the most decorated cyclists in American history as a three-time Tour de France winner, has been honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.
The Latest: Trump meets with Netanyahu for private dinner at the White House
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meets with Netanyahu for private dinner at the White HouseU.S. President Donald Trump held a private dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as families of hostages held in Gaza push for any ceasefire agreement to include the release of all remaining hostages.
Takeaways as Congress sends tax and spending cuts bill to Trump's desk
Read full article: Takeaways as Congress sends tax and spending cuts bill to Trump's deskThe House has passed the massive tax and spending cuts package that President Donald Trump calls ābeautiful,ā getting it to his desk a day before the July 4 deadline that he had set.
The Latest: House gives final approval to Trumpās big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
Read full article: The Latest: House gives final approval to Trumpās big tax bill and sends it to him to signHouse Republicans have lifted President Donald Trumpās $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage.
The House gives final approval to Trumpās big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda
Read full article: The House gives final approval to Trumpās big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agendaHouse Republicans have propelled President Donald Trumpās multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage.
Democrats worry ābig, uglyā bill will impact healthcare; Republicans fear tax increase
Read full article: Democrats worry ābig, uglyā bill will impact healthcare; Republicans fear tax increaseU.S. House Reps. Mario DĆaz-Balart and Debby Wasserman Schultz are both worried about the future of a bill that President Donald Trump has described as ābigā and ābeautiful.ā
House GOP struggles to win over holdouts on Trump's tax bill in late-night session
Read full article: House GOP struggles to win over holdouts on Trump's tax bill in late-night sessionHouse Republicans strained through a day of starts and stops trying to advance President Donald Trumpās tax and spending cuts package.
Senate passes Trumpās big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie
Read full article: Senate passes Trumpās big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tieSenate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans āgot the job doneā in passing President Donald Trumpās big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Republican senators stand divided before final vote on Trumpās ābig, beautifulā bill
Read full article: Republican senators stand divided before final vote on Trumpās ābig, beautifulā billRepublicans aimed to meet President Donald Trumpās Fourth of July deadline on the 940-page ābig, beautifulā bill.
The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trumpās big bill ahead of July 4 deadline
Read full article: The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trumpās big bill ahead of July 4 deadlinePossible changes to President Donald Trumpās big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts are being considered, though most of the amendments are expected to fail.
Senateās long day turns to night as GOP works to shore up support on Trumpās big bill
Read full article: Senateās long day turns to night as GOP works to shore up support on Trumpās big billThe Senateās long day of voting has churned into a long night as Republican leaders grasp for ways to shore up support for President Donald Trumpās big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Debate is underway in the Senate on Trump's big bill, but overnight voting is delayed
Read full article: Debate is underway in the Senate on Trump's big bill, but overnight voting is delayedDebate has been underway late into the night in the Senate on President Donald Trumpās big tax breaks and spending cuts package.
Senate Republicans advance Trump's tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote
Read full article: Senate Republicans advance Trump's tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night voteSenate Republicans voted in a dramatic Saturday session, clearing a key procedural step as they race to pass President Donald Trumpās big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July Fourth deadline.
Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites
Read full article: Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sitesDemocratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran have fallen short.
Republicans hit major setback in their effort to ease regulations on gun silencers
Read full article: Republicans hit major setback in their effort to ease regulations on gun silencersRepublican efforts to loosen regulations on gun silencers and short-barreled rifles and shotguns have been dealt a big setback.
Supreme Court has 6 cases to decide, including birthright citizenship
Read full article: Supreme Court has 6 cases to decide, including birthright citizenshipThe Supreme Court is in the final days of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administrationās emergency appeals of lower court orders seeking to slow President Donald Trumpās efforts to remake the federal government.
Senators diverge sharply on damage done by Iran strikes after classified briefing
Read full article: Senators diverge sharply on damage done by Iran strikes after classified briefingSenators are emerging from a classified briefing with sharply diverging assessments of President Donald Trumpās bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites.
A look at how Trump's big bill could change the US immigration system
Read full article: A look at how Trump's big bill could change the US immigration systemPresident Donald Trumpās spending cuts and border security package would inject hundreds of billions of dollars into his mass deportation agenda.
What's in and out of Trump's big bill as Senate races to meet Fourth of July deadline
Read full article: What's in and out of Trump's big bill as Senate races to meet Fourth of July deadlinePresident Donald Trump says āNO ONE GOES ON VACATIONā until the big, beautiful bill is on his desk by the Fourth of July deadline.
Trump administration postpones classified briefings for lawmakers on Iran
Read full article: Trump administration postpones classified briefings for lawmakers on IranPresident Donald Trumpās administration has postponed classified briefings for Senate and House members on Tuesday as lawmakers are looking for more answers about Trumpās directed strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend and his announcement on Monday that the two countries had reached a ceasefire agreement.
GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers and some rifles and shotguns
Read full article: GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers and some rifles and shotgunsThe massive tax and spending cuts package that President Donald Trump wants on his desk by July 4 would loosen regulations on gun silencers and certain types of rifles and shotguns.
Trump's go-it-alone strategy on Iran risks dividing an already split Congress
Read full article: Trump's go-it-alone strategy on Iran risks dividing an already split CongressPresident Donald Trumpās decision to launch a military strike on Iranās nuclear sites without fully consulting the U.S. Congress is layering a partisan approach onto a risky action.
Trump ignites debate on presidential authority with Iran strikes and wins praise from Republicans
Read full article: Trump ignites debate on presidential authority with Iran strikes and wins praise from RepublicansPresident Donald Trumpās bombardment of three sites in Iran has quickly sparked debate in Congress over his authority to launch the strikes, with Republicans praising Trump for decisive action even as many Democrats warned he should have sought congressional approval.
Supreme Court work goes on with 10 cases to decide, including birthright citizenship
Read full article: Supreme Court work goes on with 10 cases to decide, including birthright citizenshipThe Supreme Court is in the homestretch of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administrationās emergency appeals of lower court orders seeking to slow President Donald Trumpās efforts to remake the federal government.
Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump's big bill
Read full article: Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump's big billSenate Republicans are proposing deeper Medicaid cuts, including new work requirements for parents of teens, as a way to offset the costs of making President Donald Trumpās tax breaks more permanent.
Whatās left for the Supreme Court to decide? 21 cases, including state bans on transgender care
Read full article: Whatās left for the Supreme Court to decide? 21 cases, including state bans on transgender careThe Supreme Court is in the homestretch of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administrationās emergency appeals of lower court orders seeking to slow President Donald Trumpās efforts to remake the federal government.
GOP tax bill would cost poor Americans $1,600 a year and boost highest earners by $12,000, CBO says
Read full article: GOP tax bill would cost poor Americans $1,600 a year and boost highest earners by $12,000, CBO saysThe Republican tax bill approved by the House would cost the poorest Americans roughly $1,600 a year while increasing the income of the wealthiest households by an average of $12,000 annually.
Officers sue to compel Congress to install a Jan. 6 riot memorial at Capitol
Read full article: Officers sue to compel Congress to install a Jan. 6 riot memorial at CapitolTwo of the police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol from a mob of Trump supporters have filed a lawsuit to compel Congress to follow one of its own laws and install a memorial to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
Read full article: House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aidThe House has voted to cut about $9.4 billion in spending as President Donald Trumpās administration looks to follow through on work done by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk.
Southern Baptist public policy arm survives challenge to its conservative credentials
Read full article: Southern Baptist public policy arm survives challenge to its conservative credentialsSouthern Baptist representatives have fended off two efforts to move the staunchly conservative body even more sharply to the right.
Trump's actions in LA spur debate over deportation funds in his 'big, beautiful' bill
Read full article: Trump's actions in LA spur debate over deportation funds in his 'big, beautiful' billPresident Donald Trumpās ābig, beautiful billā includes more than tax breaks and spending cuts ā it also seeks to pour billions of dollars into his mass deportation agenda.
Mike Johnson downplays Musk's influence and says Republicans will pass Trump's tax and budget bill
Read full article: Mike Johnson downplays Musk's influence and says Republicans will pass Trump's tax and budget billSpeaker Mike Johnson took clear sides Sunday in President Donald Trumpās breakup with mega-billionaire Elon Musk.
Republicans urge Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end their feud
Read full article: Republicans urge Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end their feudPresident Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are showing no signs of reconciling on Friday, but Republicans are increasingly urging them to settle their dispute.
The Latest: Trump-Musk relationship appears to implode
Read full article: The Latest: Trump-Musk relationship appears to implodeAfter long months when President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk appeared united in their chaotic mission to remake Washington, their relationship imploded this week.
What is the CBO? A look at the small office inflaming debate over Trump's tax bill
Read full article: What is the CBO? A look at the small office inflaming debate over Trump's tax billA small government office with some 275 employees has found itself caught in the political crossfire as Congress debates President Donald Trumpās āone big beautiful bill.ā.
Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says
Read full article: Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO saysPresident Donald Trumpās big bill is likely to unleash trillions in tax cuts and slash spending, but also spike deficits by $2.4 trillion over the decade and leave some 10.9 million more people without health insurance.
Musk slams Trumpās big tax bill as Republican senators race to meet a July 4 deadline
Read full article: Musk slams Trumpās big tax bill as Republican senators race to meet a July 4 deadlinePresident Donald Trump wants his ābig, beautifulā bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be signed into law by Independence Day.
At 3 a.m. in the Capitol, the Speaker of the House pauses to share his place for prayer
Read full article: At 3 a.m. in the Capitol, the Speaker of the House pauses to share his place for prayerSpeaker Mike Johnson was rushing through the halls of the Capitol during the overnight House vote on President Donald Trump's big tax bill.
The Latest: House passes Trumpās big tax bill in overnight session
Read full article: The Latest: House passes Trumpās big tax bill in overnight sessionHouse Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the skeptics and unifying his ranks to muscle President Donald Trumpās priority bill to approval.
House Republicans pass Trumpās big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session
Read full article: House Republicans pass Trumpās big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night sessionHouse Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package.
Trump's 'beautiful' bill spans more than 1,000 pages. Here's what's inside it
Read full article: Trump's 'beautiful' bill spans more than 1,000 pages. Here's what's inside itHouse Republicans are getting closer to passing President Donald Trumpās tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security.
The Latest: Johnson attempts to advance Trumpās massive tax break bill
Read full article: The Latest: Johnson attempts to advance Trumpās massive tax break billWith President Donald Trumpās multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package at risk of stalling, House Speaker Mike Johnson and conservative Republican holdouts went to the White House for the last-ditch talks to salvage the ābig, beautiful bill.ā.
Speaker Johnson and Republicans head to the White House as Trumpās tax breaks bill hits trouble
Read full article: Speaker Johnson and Republicans head to the White House as Trumpās tax breaks bill hits troubleDefying opposition from within his ranks, House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted late Wednesday that Republicans would march ahead on their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package.
The Latest: US authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys say
Read full article: The Latest: US authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys sayAttorneys say U.S. immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan despite a court order on removals to third countries.
With a massive ark and museum, he spreads creationism a century after Scopes trial. Heās not alone
Read full article: With a massive ark and museum, he spreads creationism a century after Scopes trial. Heās not aloneThe 1925 Scopes monkey trial famously put the spotlight on evolution and appeared to mark a defeat for biblical fundamentalism.
Trump on Capitol Hill implores divided Republicans to unify behind his big tax cuts bill
Read full article: Trump on Capitol Hill implores divided Republicans to unify behind his big tax cuts billPresident Donald Trump has implored House Republicans on Capitol Hill to drop their fights over his big tax cuts bill.
The Latest: Trump said to be 'frustrated' over war in Ukraine
Read full article: The Latest: Trump said to be 'frustrated' over war in UkrainePresident Donald Trump is hoping that separate phone calls Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.
Trump looks to unite Republicans with visit to Capitol before key votes on tax cut bill
Read full article: Trump looks to unite Republicans with visit to Capitol before key votes on tax cut billPresident Donald Trump will look to build momentum for his sweeping tax cut and immigration bill, meeting with House Republicans as they try to work out their differences.
Republicans forge their tax bill in Trump's image, with 'MAGA accounts' and more
Read full article: Republicans forge their tax bill in Trump's image, with 'MAGA accounts' and moreHouse Republicans are in the final rounds of negotiations over a sweeping budget plan that has been significantly influenced by President Donald Trump's priorities.
Trump's 'beautiful' bill spans 1,116 pages. Here's what's inside it
Read full article: Trump's 'beautiful' bill spans 1,116 pages. Here's what's inside itRepublicans continue to make progress on President Donald Trumpās big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security, though considerable divisions remain as Speaker Mike Johnson attempts to bridge the differences in his conference.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka set to appear in court on charge of trespassing at immigration facility
Read full article: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka set to appear in court on charge of trespassing at immigration facilityNewark Mayor Ras Baraka is set to appear in federal court for a status conference on the Trump administrationās charge he trespassed at an immigration detention center in the city last week.
Republicans working on Trumpās ābig, beautiful billā want cuts to Medicaid, food stamps
Read full article: Republicans working on Trumpās ābig, beautiful billā want cuts to Medicaid, food stampsNegotiations continued in Congress as Republicans aimed to pass President Donald Trumpās āone big, beautiful bill.ā
Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump's bill
Read full article: Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump's billThere were cheers when Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee signed off on the GOP tax breaks bill after a round-the-clock session that pushed President Donald Trumpās package past overwhelming Democratic opposition.
What's in Trump's big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and more
Read full article: What's in Trump's big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and moreRepublicans in Congress are moving with rapid speed to advance President Donald Trumpās big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security funding.
Trump's tariff truce with China brings some relief but uncertainty over what's next
Read full article: Trump's tariff truce with China brings some relief but uncertainty over what's nextPresident Donald Trumpās agreement with China to temporarily slash tariffs for 90 days offered the world a bit of welcome relief.
House Republicans target clean energy tax credits and pollution rules in budget proposal
Read full article: House Republicans target clean energy tax credits and pollution rules in budget proposalHouse Republicans have proposed cutting billions of dollars in funding for Biden-era climate and environmental programs, including clean energy tax credits.
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
Read full article: House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without careHouse Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trumpās ābig, beautiful bill.ā.
Tax the rich? Slash spending? Republicans wrestle with economic priorities in the Trump era
Read full article: Tax the rich? Slash spending? Republicans wrestle with economic priorities in the Trump eraThe Republican Party is trying to figure out what it stands for in terms of economic policy during the second Trump administration.
Trump revives, then discards, then revives again the idea of taxing the rich in big GOP bill
Read full article: Trump revives, then discards, then revives again the idea of taxing the rich in big GOP billAfter flirting with raising the tax rate for the wealthiest earners, President Donald Trump is backing off that call ā sort of.
GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump's tax breaks bill
Read full article: GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump's tax breaks billAs Republican leaders draft President Donald Trumpās big bill of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, dozens of more moderate Republicans from contested congressional districts have positioned themselves at the center of the negotiating table.
House GOP backing off some Medicaid cuts as report shows millions of people would lose health care
Read full article: House GOP backing off some Medicaid cuts as report shows millions of people would lose health careHouse Republicans appear to be backing off some, but not all, of the steep reductions to the Medicaid program as part of their big tax breaks bill.
House Republicans push to sell hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands in the West
Read full article: House Republicans push to sell hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands in the WestHouse Republicans have added a provision to their sweeping tax cut package that would authorize the sale of hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah.
The Latest: Prime Minister Carney rebuffs Trumpās push to make Canada the 51st state
Read full article: The Latest: Prime Minister Carney rebuffs Trumpās push to make Canada the 51st stateU.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off in the Oval Office on Tuesday and showed no signs of retreating from their gaping differences in an ongoing trade war that has shattered decades of trust between the two countries.