8 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.

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11 h. ago Washington prepares for crucial vote on Trump's tax and spending bill

Washington prepares for crucial vote on Trump's tax and spending bill  WDSU

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12 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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13 h. ago Senate considers ditching the EV tax credit even earlier than planned

As the Senate debates the giant tax and spending bill, lawmakers are weighing a Sept. 30 end date for the EV tax credits. The bill still needs to pass the Senate and then go through reconciliation.

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21 h. ago Trump live: US Senate debates big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts

Trump live: US Senate debates big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts  Al Jazeera

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21 h. ago US Senate debates Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts

US Senate debates Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts  Al Jazeera

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22 h. ago Trump DHS links data for new citizenship tracking tool. And, Senate discusses tax bill

The Trump administration is developing a searchable national citizenship data system, worrying some officials. And, the Senate focuses on the sweeping Republican tax and spending bill.

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38 h. ago Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks

Tillis was one of only two Senate Republicans, along with Rand Paul, Ky., who voted against a motion to start debate on Republicans' massive tax and spending bill.

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39 h. ago Senate Republicans advance Trump’s tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late

If the Senate is able to pass it, the bill would go back to the House for a final round of votes before it could reach the White House. The post Senate Republicans advance Trump’s tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote appeared first on Boston.com.

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68 h. 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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69 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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69 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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7 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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1 week ago Why the business world is worried about proposed tax on remittances and 'revenge tax'

For decades, the U.S. has welcomed the flow of foreign capital into the country. But two tax measures nestled into President Trump's spending package could change that.

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1 week ago Senate Republicans' changes to 'big beautiful bill' tee up clash with House

The highly anticipated text from the Senate is out — and it's already causing concern from GOP stakeholders in both chambers.

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2 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.

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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.

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3 w. ago 'He's not a big factor': Trump's Senate allies dismiss Elon Musk's calls to 'kill the bill'

Former DOGE head Elon Musk demands legislators kill the Republican spending bill over deficit concerns, while Senate Republicans focus on revising the $4 trillion package containing tax cuts and spending reductions.

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3 w. ago Senate weighs Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as policy group backs CBO, projects $3 trillion debt increase

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that Trump's spending package addressing tax policy, immigration and other issues would add $3 trillion to primary deficits over 10 years.

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3 w. ago Musk, hardline US Republicans ramp up attacks on Trump tax and spending bill

Musk, hardline US Republicans ramp up attacks on Trump tax and spending bill  Reuters

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