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Trump Signs Sweeping Tax And Spending Bill That CBO Says Will Add $3.3 Trillion To US Deficit, Cut Health Coverage For 11.8 Million Americans
Friday, July 4, 2025 - 10:33pm | 464On Friday, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping tax and spending bill into law during a July 4 picnic at the White House, touting it as a historic win, even as the Congressional Budget Office projects it will significantly widen the federal deficit and leave millions uninsured. What Happened:...
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Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Advances As House GOP Squeezes Out 219-213 Win
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 5:20am | 619The Republican-controlled U.S. House on Thursday advanced President Donald Trump‘s comprehensive tax and spending megabill by a narrow 219-213 vote, marking a critical legislative victory after internal GOP divisions nearly derailed the measure. What Happened: The procedural vote to begin...
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Nvidia, Intel, Broadcom, Micron, AMD And Other Chipmakers Stand To Benefit As Trump's Tax Bill Increases Incentives To Make Semiconductors In US
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 3:06am | 1066Chipmakers are likely to benefit from the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ passed by the Senate on Tuesday, as they will be eligible for an investment tax credit that can incentivize the semiconductor business. What Happened: According to the provisions of the tax cut bill proposed by...
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AOC Bashes Trump's 'No Tax On Tips' Bill Provision As 'Scam'
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 4:18pm | 441Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) blasted the Trump administration’s proposed tax bill during a session in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, sharply criticizing a provision that eliminates taxes on tips. She warned that the provision, which Trump has portrayed as a...
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GOP Senator On Armed Services Committee Buys This Defense Stock In Potential Conflict Of Interest
Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 11:38am | 1122Recent stock trades made by a senator could show conflicts of interest given his committee assignments and ramp up the call to ban members of Congress from being able to buy and sell stocks. Here's a look at the recent stock trades made by Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.). What Happened: Mullin...
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Chuck Schumer Wants Siri To Play 'Bad Blood' As Elon Musk, Donald Trump Feud Each Other — Mike Johnson Sings A Hawkish Tune
Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 11:21pm | 1142On Thursday, the public fallout between Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and Donald Trump escalated and sparked a wave of reactions from political leaders, including Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and other leaders, as the once-close relationship between the...
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White House Says Trump Is 'Sticking To' The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Despite Elon Musk's Sharp Criticism: 'It Doesn't Change The President's Opinion'
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 3:32am | 567The White House has dismissed the criticism of the budget bill by Elon Musk, asserting that the bill does not contribute to the deficit. What Happened: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to Musk’s criticism during a Tuesday briefing. She affirmed that...
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Medicaid Cuts Are 'Heroic,' Speaker Mike Johnson Says: 4.8 Million Won't Lose Healthcare 'Unless They Choose To Do So'
Monday, June 2, 2025 - 6:14am | 660House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) doubled down on his defense of President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill", arguing that those who lose Medicaid will do so by personal choice What Happened: During an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press, Johnson was asked about projections that 4.8 million...
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Trump Advisor David Sacks Admits New Bill 'Cuts $880 Billion From Medicaid' As Mike Johnson Insists 'We Have Not Cut Medicaid' And Trump Says Working Class 'Won't Lose Health Insurance'
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 8:56am | 478President Donald Trump's crypto and AI advisor, David Sacks, acknowledged that the GOP's flagship tax bill includes huge cuts to Medicaid, in direct contradiction with repeated public denials from top Republicans. What Happened: Discussing the bill on the All-In podcast, Sacks said, "This bill cuts...
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Speaker Johnson Backs Congressional Stock Trading Ban: Ruined By 'A Few Bad Actors'
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 3:13pm | 1382A ban on buying and selling stocks and options by members of Congress continues to heat up with a new bill proposed and several notable figures, including President Donald Trump, supporting the effort. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) is also in favor of a ban according to recent comments...
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Scott Bessent Attempted Assassination: Charged Massachusetts Man Originally Planned To Target Mike Johnson And Pete Hegseth
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 8:28pm | 499A Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged with the attempted assassination of a Cabinet nominee, as well as for carrying a deadly weapon on the Capitol grounds. What Happened: Ryan English, age 24, was apprehended in late January for his attempt to assassinate Treasury Secretary nominee, ...
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Speaker Mike Johnson Says Government Must 'Eliminate People On Medicaid' Who Are 'Not Actually Eligible To Be There'
Monday, April 14, 2025 - 4:48am | 299As Republicans make moves to reduce federal spending, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is taking a strict stance on Medicaid eligibility. Over the weekend, Johnson stressed that entitlement programs would be safeguarded for qualified recipients, but urged the removal of those who don't meet the...
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Amid Tariff Turmoil, Here's Why Mike Johnson and John Thune Stand by Trump
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 4:10pm | 410Republican leaders are reportedly standing firm in their support for President Donald Trump despite internal worries about his global tariffs. What Happened: According to a report, Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have not indicated any intention of pressuring...
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Days After Calling The CHIPS Act A 'Horrible Thing,' Donald Trump Sets Up New Entity For 'Negotiating Much Better...Deals:' Here's More
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 8:47am | 1347President Donald Trump has set up a new body within the Commerce Department to manage the CHIPS and Science Act, 2022. What Happened: A new entity, the United States Investment Accelerator within the Commerce Department, will now oversee the CHIPS Act program, as established by an executive order...
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Chuck Schumer Blames GOP For 'Partisan Path' As Shutdown Nears—Republicans Say 'Democrats' Fault' If Government Closes
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 10:51pm | 894Congressional leaders intensified rhetoric on Wednesday over the impending government shutdown, with just two days remaining before federal funding expires at midnight on Friday. What Happened: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) declared that Democrats are unified behind a “clean...