9 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 Republican senators seek to change Senate bill clean energy tax, improve tax credits

Republican senators seek to change Senate bill clean energy tax, improve tax credits  Reuters

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13 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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14 h. ago Here Are the Republican Senators Who May Revolt on Trump’s Bill

Senate Republicans can afford to lose no more than three of their own votes on the bill, but two already are opposed and others remained undecided.

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19 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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33 h. ago Following Trump attacks, Republican Senator Tillis bows out of 2026 reelection race

Following Trump attacks, Republican Senator Tillis bows out of 2026 reelection race  Reuters

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35 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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36 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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36 h. ago Dem delay tactic ends, debate begins on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

Senate floor drama unfolds as Democrats complete bill-reading delay tactic, while Republican leaders navigate resistance from fiscal hawks and senators seeking Medicaid changes.

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36 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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37 h. ago Thom Tillis announces retirement from Senate after clash with Trump

Republican Senator Tillis won't seek reelection in 2026 following his vote against Trump's bill, criticizing Washington's partisan politics and its scorn for independent thinkers.

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40 h. ago Republican Senator Mullin says babies born in US should be deported if parents are

Republican Senator Mullin says babies born in US should be deported if parents are  Yahoo

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58 h. ago Schumer to force Senate reading of Trump's entire 'big, beautiful bill'

Democrats led by Schumer will require Senate clerks to read the entire 940-page Republican bill, delaying proceedings in a tactical move against Trump's legislative agenda.

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58 h. ago Exclusive: Kentuckian Nate Morris Running for Senate to End 'Reign of Mitch McConnell' and His 'Puppets'

Senate Republican candidate Nate Morris said on Breitbart News Saturday he is running to end the "reign of Mitch McConnell" and block McConnell's "puppets" from entering the Senate. The post Exclusive: Kentuckian Nate Morris Running for Senate to End ‘Reign of Mitch McConnell’ and His ‘Puppets’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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59 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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59 h. ago Trump golfs with Republican senators Schmitt, Graham and Paul ahead of 'Big, Beautiful Bill' vote

President Donald Trump played golf with Republican senators as they work to pass the "Big, Beautiful Bill" by July 4, with Trump endorsing the latest revisions.

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61 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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3 d. ago Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' faces Republican family feud as Senate reveals its final text

Republican leaders advance their modified version of Trump's bill, despite resistance from conservatives and moderates over Medicaid changes and other divisive policy tweaks.

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3 d. ago Fearing Tax Increases and Trump, G.O.P. Toils to Pass a Bill With Plenty to Hate

The sweeping measure Senate Republican leaders hope to push through has many unpopular elements that they despise. But they face a political reckoning on taxes and the scorn of the president if they fail to pass it.

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3 d. ago Scoop: New Republican Senate candidate in Kentucky to team up with top Trump ally

Republican Nate Morris announces Senate bid in Kentucky to succeed McConnell, teaming with Trump ally Kirk while positioning as a MAGA candidate against rivals Barr and Cameron

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