18 h. ago 'Significant' expansion of nuclear waste compensation now in Trump's megabill

The program will allow for compensation for exposure to toxic waste.

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33 h. ago Trump admin live updates: CBO says Trump bill would cut resources for poor, help rich

New CBO analysis shows Trump megabill reduces “resources” for poorest households by about $1,600 per year while households in the top 10% would see gains of $12,000.

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66 h. ago What to know about the national debt debate surrounding Trump's megabill

Concerns about the national debt from Elon Musk and some Republican lawmakers is complicating the path to passage for Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."

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3 d. ago MAGA country voters sound alarm over ‘ridiculous’ national debt amid debate over Trump

Red state voters across America voiced alarm about the growing national debt, with some criticizing President Donald Trump's own spending habits.

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6 d. 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.

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7 d. ago FLASHBACK: Trump ran on being 'King of Debt' in 2016, bragged he could eliminate national debt in 8 years

Trump, once self-proclaimed "king of debt" who promised to eliminate national debt, now faces criticism from Elon Musk over a GOP spending package adding $3 trillion to the national debt.

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7 d. ago Elon Musk’s Fight With Trump Threatens $48 Billion in Government Contracts

The billionaire’s feud with the president over the nation’s debt is jeopardizing lucrative deals for SpaceX and other Musk companies.

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7 d. ago Speaker Johnson tries to protect fate of megabill from Trump

Speaker Mike Johnson is working to keep the focus on the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" as all eyes remain on Trump and Musk amid their bitter public feud.

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8 d. ago What will Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' do to Medicaid and SNAP?

Trump's megabill cuts around $600 billion in Medicaid. About 11 million people could lose their coverage over 10 years, according to the CBO. Here are other effects.

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8 d. ago GOP bill takes aim at Congress' 'no rules apply' emergency spending

Rep. Marlin Stutzman is out with a new bill addressing how to tackle the national debt.

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8 d. ago War of words erupts between Trump and Musk over president's megabill

President Trump and Elon Musk traded barbs on Thursday over the megabill to fund much of the president's domestic policy agenda.

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8 d. ago Thune plows ahead to pass Trump's megabill as Musk continues to bash it

Senate Republican Leader John Thune reiterated that "failure is not an option" as he works to get GOP holdouts on the megabill in line.

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8 d. ago What will Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' do to Medicare and SNAP?

Trump's megabill cuts around $600 billion in Medicaid. About 11 million people could lose their coverage over 10 years, according to the CBO. Here are other effects.

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9 d. ago Trump proposes policies that would increase the soaring national debt

Trump proposes policies that would increase the soaring national debt  The Washington Post

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9 d. ago Trump tries to shore up support for megabill among Senate GOP at White House meeting

Members of the Senate Finance Committee met with Trump at the White House on Wednesday.

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9 d. ago Millions of Americans could lose health insurance under Trump megabill, CBO estimates

President Trump's massive tax and immigration bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit through 2034, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

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9 d. ago 'Immoral': Republican senator challenges Trump's spending bill over deficit concerns

Sen. Ron Johnson is breaking with President Donald Trump over a major spending bill, citing concerns about national debt and proposing alternative solutions.

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9 d. ago Fears of soaring debt and unregulated AI put Trump megabill at risk

Fears of soaring debt and unregulated AI put Trump megabill at risk  Los Angeles Times

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9 d. ago Elon Musk warns excessive spending will plunge US 'into debt slavery'

Billionaire business magnate Elon Musk is sounding the alarm about the nation's debt and spending problems, warning of dire consequences

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1 week 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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