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Freedom Caucus demands Senate make ‘major changes’ to tax bill
The Freedom Caucus isn't impressed with the Senate's reconciliation product, and fiscal hawks argue they shouldn't rush to meet the self-imposed July 4 deadline.
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Budget resolution clears a hurdle, more to come
The Senate advanced the One Big Beautiful Bill Act through a procedural vote, opening the legislation for debate followed by ...
What is a vote-a-rama? Senate vote marathon ahead of Trump legislative package
The Senate is set to go through a vote-a-rama on amendments to the Trump tax, spending and policy package. Here's what to ...
Pa. budget deadline slips by, as Shapiro, legislature continue to negotiate
Most agencies have enough cash to continue running for some time, although school districts are already nervous. Legislators ...
‘Blood money:’ N.J.’s shocking last-minute budget move has experts furious about ‘stolen’ opioid funds.
Gov. Phil Murphy was also urged to block the 'blatant misuse of power' that would scrap tighter scrutiny of failing nursing ...
The megabill’s math isn’t adding up for Senate Republicans
With just days until Senate GOP leaders want to start voting, they have been hit with a mathematical double-whammy: Tax ...
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Senate OBBBA Violates House Budget Instructions
The latest Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) would likely add roughly $4 trillion to the national debt, including interest. 1 The Senate bill would also violate the House ...
NC lawmakers go home without a budget, leaving raises and taxes unresolved
While it’s not unusual for lawmakers to miss the June 30 deadline, House and Senate leaders have signaled they remain locked ...
Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites
Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran have fallen short.
House GOP holdouts threaten revolt over Trump and Senate’s tax bill
The Senate has overhauled President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, sparking serious concerns over federal spending ...
As budget talks stall, NC Senate comes up with a funding stopgap — for now
A continuing resolution keeps state government funded and operating when the state legislature fails to pass a budget. State ...
How Every Senator Voted on the Iran War Powers Resolution
The Senate voted 53 to 47 to reject a resolution to block the president’s use of force against Iran without congressional ...