Samuel Barlow Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, was seen leaving the House Chamber on Wednesday following a procedural vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This vote was crucial as it allowed Johnson to gather enough support to pass the final rule for the legislation. With the House now set up … Read more
Republican lawmakers are moving closer to passing a significant bill with a tight deadline looming. The urgency is heightened by a July 4 deadline set by House Speaker Mike Johnson, which many in Congress feel is critical to getting the legislation through. During a recent procedural vote, several Republicans switched their votes from no to … Read more
House Republicans have made significant progress on President Trump’s ambitious tax and spending package after a lengthy delay in voting. The procedural vote that was crucial for moving the bill forward was finally passed after GOP members reached a consensus, despite some holdouts initially stalling the process. The bill is now being debated on the … Read more
Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump. This lawsuit stemmed from a 60 Minutes interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris during the last election cycle. Trump claimed that CBS edited the interview in a way that constituted election interference … Read more
The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on a significant tax and spending bill that has sparked debate among Republicans. This legislation, which mirrors a version passed by the Senate, includes proposed cuts to Medicaid and is projected to add trillions to the national deficit. With a deadline set by President Trump for July … Read more
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has played a crucial role in advancing President Trump’s significant tax and spending bill through the Senate, paving the way for a final vote in the House. This marks a notable shift in Thune’s relationship with Trump, moving from political rivalry to a united front. In the aftermath of the … Read more
The Senate has passed a massive tax cut and spending bill that could add trillions to the federal debt over the next decade. This legislation extends many tax cuts from 2017 while also cutting spending on programs like Medicaid and food assistance. Different forecasters estimate the bill’s impact on the national debt. The Yale Budget … Read more
Supporters of reproductive rights in Wisconsin are celebrating a significant victory. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that an 1849 law, which some argued criminalized abortion, does not actually ban the procedure. This decision means that abortions can continue in the state without legal restrictions. The ruling comes after years of legal battles sparked by … Read more
President Trump recently announced a new trade deal with Vietnam, aiming to reshape tariffs as part of his broader strategy to renegotiate trade agreements with multiple countries. This announcement came just a week before his self-imposed deadline for these negotiations. In a post on social media, Trump revealed that tariffs on goods imported from Vietnam … Read more
A recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals that many Americans are feeling uneasy about the state of democracy and the political landscape in the United States. The survey highlights concerns about President Trump’s job performance, his immigration policies, and the overall direction of the country. According to the poll, about 75% of respondents believe that American … Read more
