The Democratic group Defend the Vote PAC and Defend the Vote Action Fund announced a $14 million investment ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The investment includes $10 million from Defend the Vote PAC, which…
The departure of two top executives at CBS News in recent weeks has shaken journalists at the outlet and fueled speculation the network’s corporate parent will soon settle a high-profile lawsuit brought against the company…
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has begun meeting privately with Senate Republicans who are threatening to derail President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” over what they fear could be substantial cuts to Medicaid. Senate…
Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” appears on a glidepath to passing the House Thursday morning after GOP leaders rolled out a slew of eleventh-hour changes to appease holdouts from across their conference’s competing factions. A final…
Elon Musk’s pledge to step back from campaign spending — if he means it — is rippling across the nation’s political landscape. Some Republicans are worried that they might be losing their whale. Some Democrats…
The House early Thursday morning voted to eliminate a Biden-era rule that sought to crack down on toxic air pollution, sending the resolution to President Trump’s desk. The vote was 216-212, and Trump is expected…
Shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday, House Republican leaders unveiled the finishing touches to their “big, beautiful bill” — a 42-page “manager’s amendment” calibrated to win over the final votes they need to advance the bill…
House GOP leadership has agreed to a series of last-minute changes to its sweeping tax and spending package designed to win over holdouts. The manager’s amendment includes changes to the state and local tax (SALT)…
A former Florida congressional candidate was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday for threatening to kill his opponent in a primary race in 2021. William Robert Braddock III, 41, of St. Petersburg, was…
The House Rules Committee late Wednesday night advanced the GOP’s bill of President Trump’s legislative priorities, sending the legislation to the floor for consideration after a marathon meeting that stretched nearly 22 hours. The panel…
Google said Wednesday it would reduce its funding contribution for California newsrooms, following in the footsteps of state officials. The company has lowered its proposed $15 million donation to the California Civic Media Fund to…
House Republican leadership on Wednesday night unveiled last-minute tweaks to President Trump’s tax cut and spending priorities bill, including increasing the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap and speeding up the implementation of new…
House Republicans made substantial changes to the Medicaid portion of the GOP megabill in amendments unveiled Wednesday night, including accelerating work requirements and paying states not to expand the program under the Affordable Care Act.…
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday maneuvered to avoid a direct clash with the Senate parliamentarian over whether the Congressional Review Act can be used to overturn California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate. Thune…
The conservative hard-liners who’ve helped to hold up the Republicans’ domestic agenda appear ready to support the massive package after a furious pressure campaign from President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). After meeting with…
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Ca.) said she worries over the future of at-home care for seniors if President Donald Trump’s federal funding package passes in the House. Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” proposes cutting billions from social…
A key moderate Republican is balking over the IRA piece of the megabill after getting briefed on changes made to placate conservatives. Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) said he’s “not happy” with the changes to the…
House Republicans on Wednesday night released amendments to their domestic-policy megabill. A Rules Committee vote is expected in the coming hours, followed by overnight floor action. Read the bill text
Republicans look like they will have three votes to spare as they set up possible final votes on their megabill — possibly more, depending on attendance. The House currently has 220 Republicans and 212 Democrats,…
Nike will join the chorus of companies slated to raise prices due to the onset of President Trump’s tariffs. Company executives are planning to increase costs for apparel and equipment sourced from overseas. Price bumps will…