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US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

A look inside Trump's big bill: $5 trillion in tax cuts, tougher border security, and more

Republicans are rapidly advancing a comprehensive legislative package focusing on tax cuts, spending cuts, and border security funding.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago

Rep. Clarke calls out House Republicans for 'attack on their own constituents'

Congressmember Yvette Clarke condemned the Republicans for passing a healthcare bill detrimental to vulnerable populations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

We Look Forward to Holding Them Accountable': Karoline Leavitt Threatens GOP Holdouts on Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill'

Press Secretary Leavitt warned Republicans that opposing Trump's tax bill may result in a significant tax increase on the middle class.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
4 hours ago

3 Ways Senate Republicans Could Blow Up Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

Republicans celebrate the House passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, but Senate reconciliation poses critical challenges.”
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

A look inside Trump's big bill: $5 trillion in tax cuts, tougher border security, and more

Republicans are rapidly advancing a comprehensive legislative package focusing on tax cuts, spending cuts, and border security funding.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago

Rep. Clarke calls out House Republicans for 'attack on their own constituents'

Congressmember Yvette Clarke condemned the Republicans for passing a healthcare bill detrimental to vulnerable populations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

We Look Forward to Holding Them Accountable': Karoline Leavitt Threatens GOP Holdouts on Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill'

Press Secretary Leavitt warned Republicans that opposing Trump's tax bill may result in a significant tax increase on the middle class.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
4 hours ago

3 Ways Senate Republicans Could Blow Up Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

Republicans celebrate the House passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, but Senate reconciliation poses critical challenges.”
#trump-administration
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
7 hours ago

Republicans Kill California's Right to Clean Its Air

California loses its air quality standards as Congress revokes its authority, signaling a major shift in environmental policy under Trump-era Republicans.
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Equality Caucus Chair slams Trump loyalist's 'morally bankrupt' DOJ arrest of Democratic congresswoman

The Trump administration's charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver raise serious concerns regarding congressional oversight and the treatment of lawmakers.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Trump's massive tax cut bill passes key US House committee vote

The tax-cut bill may substantially increase national debt by $3-5 trillion over a decade, raising fiscal concerns.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
7 hours ago

Republicans Kill California's Right to Clean Its Air

California loses its air quality standards as Congress revokes its authority, signaling a major shift in environmental policy under Trump-era Republicans.
US politics
fromNew York Magazine
1 week ago

What If Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Goes Belly-up?

The budget reconciliation bill faces potential collapse due to internal Republican divisions and critical disagreements over SALT deduction caps.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Divided House GOP head to the White House to save Trump's big bill

House Democrats criticize the proposed bill as detrimental to American families, while Republicans face internal struggles to unify support around it.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.sun-sentinel.com
1 week ago

House Republicans look to help Trump strip tax-exempt status of nonprofits he says support terrorism

The GOP proposal could allow Trump to revoke tax-exempt status for nonprofits, raising concerns over political misuse and unclear criteria.
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Equality Caucus Chair slams Trump loyalist's 'morally bankrupt' DOJ arrest of Democratic congresswoman

The Trump administration's charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver raise serious concerns regarding congressional oversight and the treatment of lawmakers.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Trump's massive tax cut bill passes key US House committee vote

The tax-cut bill may substantially increase national debt by $3-5 trillion over a decade, raising fiscal concerns.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump and DOGE Effort to Dismantle Agency: Gross Usurpation of Power'

Judicial rulings reinforce the balance of power among government branches, restricting unilateral executive actions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump and DOGE Effort to Dismantle Agency: Gross Usurpation of Power'

Judicial rulings reinforce the balance of power among government branches, restricting unilateral executive actions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump's big beautiful' tax and spending bill advances toward vote US politics live

Trump's tax bill clears House hurdle, extending tax cuts and increasing military spending.
The proposed legislation would significantly increase U.S. debt over the next decade.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Trump calls on House Republicans to 'think about expelling' Dem impeachment backers

Trump criticizes Democrats for an impeachment push, labeling them as 'Whackjobs' and urging House Republicans to consider expulsion.
#legislation
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How Congress' weakening began decades before Trump

Congress has ceded policymaking power to the president, undermining its role as a legislative body.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Bipartisan push to ban lawmakers from trading stocks gets boost from Trump

Bipartisan support for banning congressional stock trades may finally advance in light of recent scrutiny and public commentary.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago

Rep. Velazquez condemns House's passage of bill as 'betrayal of working families'

The GOP's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' could severely impact working-class Americans by slashing vital health and food benefits.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Far From a Done Deal': Fox News' Chad Pergram Casts Doubt Over the Fate of Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill'

Trump's ability to pass his comprehensive domestic bill faces significant opposition within his party.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How Congress' weakening began decades before Trump

Congress has ceded policymaking power to the president, undermining its role as a legislative body.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Bipartisan push to ban lawmakers from trading stocks gets boost from Trump

Bipartisan support for banning congressional stock trades may finally advance in light of recent scrutiny and public commentary.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago

Rep. Velazquez condemns House's passage of bill as 'betrayal of working families'

The GOP's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' could severely impact working-class Americans by slashing vital health and food benefits.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Far From a Done Deal': Fox News' Chad Pergram Casts Doubt Over the Fate of Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill'

Trump's ability to pass his comprehensive domestic bill faces significant opposition within his party.
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
1 day ago

Moskowitz, expert in disaster management, warns FEMA 'is going to fail' during hurricane season

FEMA is predicted to fail during the hurricane season, impacting disaster response capabilities.
#california
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

US House votes to block California's 2035 ban on sale of new gas-powered cars

Congressional Republicans are attempting to reverse California's plan to end new gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035.
California
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

House Republicans move to stop California from setting its own vehicle pollution standards

The US House aims to revoke California's pollution regulations, highlighting a conflict between state and federal authority.
Republicans may face legal challenges in their attempt to block California's pollution standards.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

What to know about the US Senate's effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California

Congress may block California's gas car sales ban, threatening the state's leadership in electric vehicle transition.
California
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Can California Set Its Own Air Pollution Rules?

The House voted to block California's gas-powered vehicle ban, reflecting tensions over state environmental policies and their impact on the auto market.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

US House votes to block California's 2035 ban on sale of new gas-powered cars

Congressional Republicans are attempting to reverse California's plan to end new gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035.
California
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

House Republicans move to stop California from setting its own vehicle pollution standards

The US House aims to revoke California's pollution regulations, highlighting a conflict between state and federal authority.
Republicans may face legal challenges in their attempt to block California's pollution standards.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

What to know about the US Senate's effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California

Congress may block California's gas car sales ban, threatening the state's leadership in electric vehicle transition.
California
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Can California Set Its Own Air Pollution Rules?

The House voted to block California's gas-powered vehicle ban, reflecting tensions over state environmental policies and their impact on the auto market.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Proposed Slashing $163 Billion in Spending

Trump's budget proposal aims for $163 billion in cuts, significantly impacting climate, education, health, and housing programs.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Proposed Slashing $163 Billion in Spending

Trump's budget proposal aims for $163 billion in cuts, significantly impacting climate, education, health, and housing programs.
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 day ago

Can travel visa backlogs for the World Cup and Olympics hurt the US?

The success of these games hinges on the State Department's ability to efficiently process the visa applications of spectators, athletes and media, including having enough visa appointment availability and waiving certain interviews where appropriate.
Los Angeles
#budget-cuts
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Facing self-imposed budget cuts, Republicans in Congress mull the future of Medicaid

Medicaid cuts are a politically risky move for Republicans as it endangers healthcare for millions.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Facing self-imposed budget cuts, Republicans in Congress mull the future of Medicaid

Medicaid cuts are a politically risky move for Republicans as it endangers healthcare for millions.
#democratic-party
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Dems in Congress keep dying - and it's helping the Republicans' razor-thin vote margins: 'Fundamentally broken'

The recent deaths of Democratic lawmakers reveal a serious issue of aging candidates affecting party stability and control in Congress.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Dems in Congress keep dying - and it's helping the Republicans' razor-thin vote margins: 'Fundamentally broken'

The recent deaths of Democratic lawmakers reveal a serious issue of aging candidates affecting party stability and control in Congress.
#politics
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Dan Goldman Savages Hack' Alina Habba for Prosecuting Colleague: This Is Such Trash'

Rep. Dan Goldman criticizes the prosecution of Rep. McIver as politically motivated and unacceptable under constitutional democracy.
NYC politics
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 days ago

Prosecutors charge congresswoman with pushing and grabbing agents while trying to stop mayor's arrest

Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal charges for allegedly obstructing an arrest, claiming the prosecution is politically motivated.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

What We Know About the DoJ's Investigation Into Andrew Cuomo

The Department of Justice is investigating former governor Cuomo for allegedly lying to Congress about his pandemic actions.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Nancy Mace pushes to expel Dem lawmaker charged with assaulting law enforcement during chaotic Newark ICE facility protest

Rep. Nancy Mace has filed a resolution to expel Rep. LaMonica McIver following her assault charge against law enforcement.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Dan Goldman Savages Hack' Alina Habba for Prosecuting Colleague: This Is Such Trash'

Rep. Dan Goldman criticizes the prosecution of Rep. McIver as politically motivated and unacceptable under constitutional democracy.
NYC politics
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 days ago

Prosecutors charge congresswoman with pushing and grabbing agents while trying to stop mayor's arrest

Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal charges for allegedly obstructing an arrest, claiming the prosecution is politically motivated.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

What We Know About the DoJ's Investigation Into Andrew Cuomo

The Department of Justice is investigating former governor Cuomo for allegedly lying to Congress about his pandemic actions.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Nancy Mace pushes to expel Dem lawmaker charged with assaulting law enforcement during chaotic Newark ICE facility protest

Rep. Nancy Mace has filed a resolution to expel Rep. LaMonica McIver following her assault charge against law enforcement.
#gerry-connolly
fromtime.com
2 days ago
US politics

Gerry Connolly Dies At Age 75. Here's How the Democratic Congressman Fought For the Federal Government

fromtime.com
2 days ago
US politics

Gerry Connolly Dies At Age 75. Here's How the Democratic Congressman Fought For the Federal Government

#tax-cuts
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
US politics

The US has $36 trillion in debt. What does that mean, and who owns it?

US national debt exceeds $36 trillion, with concerns about fiscal stability heightened by a new tax cut proposal.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Exclusive | More than 8 in 10 voters support keeping Trump's 2017 tax cuts: poll

The majority of voters support the extension of Trump's tax cuts before the year ends.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

The US has $36 trillion in debt. What does that mean, and who owns it?

US national debt exceeds $36 trillion, with concerns about fiscal stability heightened by a new tax cut proposal.
#federal-land
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Federal Land Sale-Possibly for Affordable Housing-Slides Into 'Big Bill' Making Its Way Through Congress

The debate over federal land sales is intensifying as Congress considers a bill related to substantial tax breaks and proposed land development.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Federal Land Sale-Possibly for Affordable Housing-Slides Into 'Big Bill' Making Its Way Through Congress

The debate over federal land sales is intensifying as Congress considers a bill related to substantial tax breaks and proposed land development.
SF food
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

House Republicans Want To Change SNAP Benefits For Children Over 7

SNAP is vital for 41 million people, with nearly half being children, but proposed changes threaten its efficacy and accessibility.
#medicaid-cuts
#doge
#environmental-policy
#robert-f-kennedy-jr
fromFuturism
1 week ago
NYC parents

Trump's Crackpot Secretary of Health Admits That Literally Nobody Should Be Taking Medical Advice from Him

fromFuturism
1 week ago
NYC parents

Trump's Crackpot Secretary of Health Admits That Literally Nobody Should Be Taking Medical Advice from Him

#stock-trading
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
SF politics

Mike Johnson says he supports a stock trading ban - but has 'sympathy' for lawmakers who want to keep doing it

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
SF politics

Mike Johnson says he supports a stock trading ban - but has 'sympathy' for lawmakers who want to keep doing it

Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Delegates walk out of Fifa congress after Infantino arrives late from Trump trip

European Fifa members protested Gianni Infantino's late arrival at the congress, signaling discontent with the leadership's commitment to the organization.
#public-health
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

None of That is True!' Senate Democrat Accuses RFK Jr. of Lying About Vaccines in Explosive Hearing Clash

Sen. Chris Murphy clashed with HHS Secretary Kennedy over vaccine funding and controversial statements during a budget hearing.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

None of That is True!' Senate Democrat Accuses RFK Jr. of Lying About Vaccines in Explosive Hearing Clash

Sen. Chris Murphy clashed with HHS Secretary Kennedy over vaccine funding and controversial statements during a budget hearing.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Refuses to Yield To Disrespectful Men' As Republican Tells Her To Stop Addressing the Camera'

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez criticized proposed Medicaid cuts and emphasized the need for exemptions related to women's health issues, notably after miscarriages.
#law-enforcement
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

DHS Spox Snaps Back After Jeffries, AOC Warn Against Arresting House Democrats: They Body Slammed' Federal Agents!

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says NJ Dems involved in Newark ICE center fracas should be censured: 'This was committing felonies'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

DHS Spox Snaps Back After Jeffries, AOC Warn Against Arresting House Democrats: They Body Slammed' Federal Agents!

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says NJ Dems involved in Newark ICE center fracas should be censured: 'This was committing felonies'

fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Rep. Malliotakis joins seniors as she pushes to reduce Social Security benefits tax

A significant change in tax policy could relieve senior citizens from the burden of taxes on their Social Security income, especially for those earning less than $75,000.
NYC politics
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Not just MTG: This House Democrat plunged tens of thousands of dollars into the stock market before Trump's tariff pause

Both Rep. Moskowitz and Marjorie Taylor Greene engaged in stock trades during tariff turmoil, raising concerns over possible insider trading.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Trump administration unveils multi-billion dollar plan to modernize air traffic control system

The Transportation Department aims to modernize the air traffic control system within four years, focusing on advanced technology.
SF politics
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Bay Area Democrats Decry Trump Administration's 'Outrageous' Plan to Use Military Base for Immigration Detention | KQED

Concerns over military bases being used for immigration detention operations.
Congressional representatives are worried about potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act.
US Elections
fromInsideEVs
2 weeks ago

Congress Is Likely Killing The $7,500 EV Tax Credit, Speaker Says

The $7,500 federal EV tax credit may be eliminated, raising EV prices amidst increasing tariffs.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

83-Year-Old Democrat Says Quitting Congress Would Be to Give Up My Life'

Retiring from Congress is seen by some older lawmakers as giving up on life.
Democratic leaders face challenges of age and influence in leadership roles.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Republicans in Congress Use Obscure Law to Roll Back Biden-Era Regulations

Republicans are using the Congressional Review Act to reverse Biden-era regulations, bypassing traditional legislative hurdles.
This move could weaken the Senate filibuster and reshape the legislative landscape.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Ex-FBI agent involved in Hunter Biden, Trump probes celebrated Peter Navarro's 2022 indictment: 'Wow. Great'

Wow. Great,
US politics
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Trump's 'big, beautiful' budget plan delivers for America

Trump proposes a budget reducing domestic spending to decrease the deficit while increasing military investments.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

MAGA Supporters Are Revealing If They Support President Trump Running For A Third Term

"It's wild that's one of the few things the left and right agree on, yet Congress refuses to."
Left-wing politics
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's Budget Proposal Falls Flat With Some Key Republicans in Congress

Key Republican senators criticize Trump's military budget as inadequate for national defense.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

A Military Whistleblower Showed a Photo of a Huge "Disc-Shaped" Saucer, But There's an Incredibly Obvious Explanation

This was taken by a civilian pilot,” Elizondo claimed during the meeting. “But again, you’d think this information would be important for somebody to look at,” he added, while holding up a printout of the image.
US news
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Lawmakers demand answers after a Haitian woman dies at an ICE detention center

A woman from Haiti died in ICE custody allegedly due to inadequate medical care, raising calls for an independent investigation.
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