7 h. ago White House urges GOP to ‘stay tough’ as Senate debates amendments to Trump’s bill

White House urges GOP to ‘stay tough’ as Senate debates amendments to Trump’s bill  The Washington Post

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8 h. ago Senate GOP closes in on passing Trump’s tax bill, but holdouts remain

Senate GOP closes in on passing Trump’s tax bill, but holdouts remain  The Washington Post

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11 h. ago Why a GOP senator says the budget bill breaks Trump's promise

The massive budget bill that Senate Republicans are debating pays for some of its tax cuts by slashing hundreds of billions of dollars in Medicaid spending. The latest report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates nearly 12 million people will lose health insurance if the Senate version of the bill becomes law. Trump insists the cuts come from eliminating waste, fraud and abuse. Democrats have said they break Trump's promise not to touch Medicaid — and over the weekend, Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina agreed. "What do I tell 663,000 people in two years or three years when President Trump breaks his promise by pushing them off of Medicaid because the funding's not there anymore?" We asked Sarah Jane Tribble, the chief rural correspondent for KFF Health News, what the cuts will mean for rural residents of states like North Carolina — and the hospitals that serve them.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple ...

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15 h. ago Live updates: White House urges GOP to ‘stay tough’ as Senate debates amendments to Trump’s bill

Live updates: White House urges GOP to ‘stay tough’ as Senate debates amendments to Trump’s bill  The Washington Post

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15 h. ago Will Thom Tillis' opposition to Trump's megabill win over Senate GOP colleagues?

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said many Republicans agree with Tillis.

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36 h. ago Washington Senator Maria Cantwell supports removal of public land sales proposal from GOP budget bill

Washington Senator Maria Cantwell supports removal of public land sales proposal from GOP budget bill  KXLY.com

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37 h. ago Democratic socialist candidate for NYC mayor a 'gift to Republican Party,' GOP lawmaker says

Rep. Riley Moore said on CNN's "State of the Union" that Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who won the party's NYC mayoral primary, was a "gift" for the GOP.

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38 h. ago SCOOP: House Republican eyes bid for Thom Tillis Senate seat after Trump attack

North Carolina GOP Rep. Pat Harrigan is eyeing a bid for Sen. Thom Tillis' North Carolina Senate seat after the GOP lawmaker announced he would not run for re-election.

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38 h. ago GOP, Dem senators remain divided over Medicaid after Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ vote

A Republican senator touts tax benefits of President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" while one Democrat warns millions could lose healthcare coverage.

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40 h. ago Senate GOP tax bill includes largest cut to U.S. safety net in decades

Senate GOP tax bill includes largest cut to U.S. safety net in decades  The Washington Post

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50 h. ago Trump threatens to support a primary challenger against GOP senator for opposing 'big, beautiful bill'

President Donald Trump said he is considering a GOP candidate to face North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in the primary election after he opposed the president's "big, beautiful bill."

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61 h. ago Key GOP senator defects on crucial vote, imperiling Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' in narrow majority

Senate Republican Thom Tillis refuses to support Trump's healthcare bill vote, expressing concerns about Medicaid provider tax rate changes that would harm North Carolina

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63 h. ago SCOOP: Blue state Republican could oppose Trump tax bill over Medicaid changes

A key moderate House Republican could oppose the GOP's reconciliation bill over Senate changes to Medicaid.

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67 h. ago Senate GOP adds SNAP waivers for Alaska, Hawaii in new megabill text

Senate GOP adds SNAP waivers for Alaska, Hawaii in new megabill text  Politico

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67 h. ago Article | Senate GOP adds SNAP waivers for Alaska, Hawaii in new megabill text

Article | Senate GOP adds SNAP waivers for Alaska, Hawaii in new megabill text  POLITICO Pro

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68 h. ago Here's what's in the GOP megabill headed for a vote in the Senate

Senate Republicans released the full text of their massive tax and spending bill that contains many of President Trump's top campaign promises. Here's a look at what's in and what's out.

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68 h. ago GOP megabill narrowly wins first test in the Senate. Here's what's in it

Senate Republicans voted to advance their massive tax and spending bill late Saturday night after hours of delays and negotiations.

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3 d. ago Senate Republicans’ new SNAP proposal prompts concern for Alaska GOP

Senate Republicans’ new SNAP proposal prompts concern for Alaska GOP  The Hill

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3 d. ago Top House Republicans send stern warning to Senate GOP as Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' risks delay

House Republicans warn Senate against major changes to Trump's bill, with RSC Chairman Pfluger and Budget Chairman Arrington emphasizing the delicate balance achieved in the House

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3 d. ago GOP senator invites Trump to 'an appreciation event like you've never seen' in deep

Sen. Mike Rounds invites Trump to South Dakota's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, describing the Buffalo Chip campground event as 'an experience every red-blooded American should witness.'

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