1 week ago There Are Limits to Republican Lawmakers’ Reach, Even in Texas

Republican factions united to pass most but not all of their conservative priorities in this year’s legislative session, illustrating the limits of right-wing governance.

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3 w. ago House advances Trump agenda bill, opens up floor debate before final passage vote

House GOP unveils changes to Trump megabill to appease holdouts on Wednesday.

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3 w. ago Committee advances Trump megabill to full House after changes

House GOP unveils changes to Trump megabill to appease holdouts on Wednesday.

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4 w. ago House GOP channels ‘Nighthawks’ as they try to pass Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill’

Budget Committee advances tax cut package in late-night session as House Republican lawmakers channel Edward Hopper's 'Nighthawks' with 1 a.m. meetings

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4 w. ago Debt Downgrade Bolsters The Right In Congressional Talks Over Megabill

Conservatives have been holding out against the major tax and spending cut package to implement President Trump’s agenda, arguing it will swell federal deficits. The Moody’s downgrade underscored their concerns.

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4 w. ago Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' passes House Budget Committee vote

The House Budget Committee voted late Sunday night to advance President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."

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4 w. ago A user’s manual to where we stand with the 'big, beautiful bill'

House Republicans advance a bill from the Budget Committee to the Rules Committee, facing challenges on green energy, Medicaid and SALT before a vote.

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4 w. ago House committee advances package with President Trump's legislative priorities

The House Budget Committee on Sunday night voted to advance a sweeping package with many of President Trump's domestic priorities. But the GOP-led chamber still has hurdles to overcome this week.

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