19 h. ago Dozens arrested at Capitol while protesting Republican tax and spending cut bill

Demonstrators arrested at U.S. Capitol while protesting Republican tax bill, carrying coffins representing potential Medicaid and SNAP benefit losses across multiple states.

Economics

36 h. ago Republican Sen. Ron Johnson 'satisfied' with Trump's bill after initial opposition

Ahead of the final push to pass President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," the Wisconsin senator said federal spending needs to be cut and that proposed changes to Medicaid preserve its original purpose

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3 d. ago US Senate Republicans unveil their version of Trump's sweeping tax

US Senate Republicans unveil their version of Trump's sweeping tax-cut, spending bill  Reuters

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4 d. ago Gloomy Americans cut back on spending as inflation ticks higher

Gloomy Americans cut back on spending as inflation ticks higher  The Washington Post

Economics

8 d. ago SCOOP: House Republicans target 'vulnerable' Democrats for voting against tax cuts in 'big, beautiful bill'

Republicans campaign against Democratic lawmakers in competitive districts, calling them "out of touch" on taxes as parties battle over Trump's spending and tax cut bill.

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2 w. ago Alaska Dems decry governor’s $122M cut from unrealistic spending bill

Alaska Dems decry governor’s $122M cut from unrealistic spending bill  Alaska Watchman

Economics

2 w. ago U.S. House Approves Rescission Bill to Cut $9.4 Billion in Federal Spending

U.S. House Approves Rescission Bill to Cut $9.4 Billion in Federal Spending  Lakeland PBS

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2 w. ago ‘Killed off Elmo’: Jeffries brings along stuffed friend for stunt on House floor

In a bizarre House floor moment, Rep. Jeffries waved a stuffed Elmo while accusing Republicans of targeting Sesame Street in a $9B spending cut bill.

Events

3 w. ago How the 'Big Beautiful Bill' positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate

When it comes to energy policy, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"—the official name of a massive federal tax-cut and spending bill that House Republicans passed in May 2025—risks raising Americans' energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

Economics

3 w. ago Trump's conservative allies warn Congress faces critical 'test' with $9.4B spending cut proposal

House conservatives are warning that President Donald Trump is testing Republicans' stomach for spending cuts with his $9.4 billion proposal.

Events

3 w. ago FLASHBACK: Musk accused Trump, GOP leaders of not wanting to cut spending — here's where they said they would

Elon Musk clashes with President Donald Trump and GOP leaders over spending cuts, questioning their commitment despite promises to reduce the nation's $37 trillion debt.

Politics

3 w. ago Washington Archdiocese to slash jobs, cut spending amid $10 million deficit

Washington Archdiocese to slash jobs, cut spending amid $10 million deficit  Washington Times

Economics

3 w. ago Here are taxes that Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' would repeal

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act would pay for Trump’s campaign promises to make his 2017 tax cuts permanent, cut other taxes and boost spending for the border and defense.

Politics

3 w. ago Trump 'disappointed' with Musk criticism of 'big, beautiful bill,' saying it's related to EV incentive cuts

Trump said that Elon Musk developed a 'problem' with his spending bill once he found out that the measure included a cut to an electric vehicle tax credit.

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4 w. ago In a break with Trump, Elon Musk calls the GOP megabill a 'disgusting abomination'

Musk joined with GOP critics who say the multi-trillion dollar plan to enact the president's domestic priorities doesn't go far enough to cut federal spending.

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4 w. ago The latest GOP push to cut waste and spending: Work requirements

The latest GOP push to cut waste and spending: Work requirements  The Washington Post

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