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GOP bill could add trillions to the U.S. deficit, some experts say. Here's what to know.
Republican tax bill could cost $3.8 trillion over 10 years as its tax cuts surpass spending reductions, according to one ...
Ex-GOP lawmaker rips ‘toddler’ Trump over latest meltdown
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said President Donald Trump’s latest social media rant proves that he is the “world’s ...
The GOP’s ‘present’ problems
GOP fiscal hawks let their party’s tax and spending package advance toward a floor vote. But they’re threatening to tank ...
Pa. GOP lawmakers question Philly school district’s spending
Republican lawmakers held a hearing as state budget negotiations pick up, including debate over school funding.
How much would Americans of different income save in taxes if the GOP bill is signed into law?
The greatest benefits would go to high-income households, while low-income families would see a much more modest boost, ...
House GOP inches ‘big, beautiful bill’ forward, but key factions still not on board
House Republicans barely managed to advance President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Sunday evening, but some of the same lawmakers who made that happen insist they still have issues with the ...
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In pro-military Nebraska, a lawmaker’s stand over Hegseth tests the GOP
Rep. Don Bacon has called for the embattled defense secretary’s ouster. Back home in Nebraska, his principles resonate — but ...
Debt, Tariffs Remain Thorny Issues for GOP and Trump
The president returned to Washington from a Middle East trip to find his tariffs and a U.S. debt downgrade remain a concern ...
Utah GOP Sen. John Curtis vows to be independent voice as he breaks with Trump over key issues
In a Republican Party dominated by President Donald Trump, Sen. John Curtis, who was elected to fill retired Sen. Mitt Romney ...
Brown grad Rob Sand is aiming to break GOP hold in Iowa governor’s race
Rob Sand, the only current Democrat elected statewide in Iowa, recently launched his campaign, and reportedly raised more ...
Trump not yet whipping GOP votes on megabill
The president is in “constant touch” with House Speaker Mike Johnson and being briefed, but not yet at the point of making ...