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President 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...

President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill, about to face the Senate, entails a new 3.5% tax on remittance transfers from non-citizens, drawing widespread criticism for disproportionately affecting poor migrants while failing to completely close off channels for sending money overseas. What...

The US bond market is experiencing a wave of anxiety due to House passage of the GOP budget bill, which has the potential to add trillions to the federal deficit. This has led to a surge in bond yields and has unsettled the stock market. What Happened: The bond market is responding to the GOP...

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin is donating $15 million and lending his rare first editions of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights to Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. What Happened: The hedge fund billionaire’s gift...

House Republicans have revised key parts of their proposed spending cuts targeting federal employee retirement benefits, softening some of the most controversial measures in response to internal opposition and growing criticism from federal workers and advocacy groups. What Happened: Originally,...

A new House Republican-backed provision in Donald Trump-backed "big, beautiful" bill reportedly aims to block state and local governments from regulating artificial intelligence for the next decade — and it's already sparking fierce backlash. What Happened: Tucked into a sweeping GOP tax package,...

On Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) delivered a sharp critique of the Republican budget reconciliation bill, denouncing it as a “death sentence” for millions of Americans. What Happened: Sanders accused President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans of pushing through what he...

During the marathon Ways and Means Committee meeting scrutinizing the new Republican tax bill, Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) asked Joint Committee on Taxation Chief of Staff Thomas Barthold about key details, focusing on whether the bill lives up to President Donald Trump's promise of no taxes on...

The past week has been a whirlwind of political and business news. From President Donald Trump‘s personal calls to CEOs to an attempted assassination of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, there’s a lot to unpack. Let’s dive into the top stories of the week. Trump’s Direct...

House Republicans are warning newly confirmed Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano against further staffing reductions that could worsen already deteriorating customer service at the agency. What Happened: Fifteen House Republicans sent a letter to Bisignano shortly after his...

Republican senators have voiced their apprehensions about the potential political fallout of President Donald Trump‘s ongoing trade war on the GOP’s prospects in the 2026 elections. What Happened: Republican lawmakers are drawing comparisons with the 1932 and 1982 elections, where trade...

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump presented his latest round of tariffs as a political boost for the GOP leading up to the 2026 midterms. What Happened: Speaking at a Republican fundraising event in Washington, he insisted they would solidify his party's position on the House, according to a...

On Thursday, former U.N. Ambassador and 2024 presidential candidate Nikki Haley took to X to express her support for American workers and culture in response to Department of Government Efficiency Co-head Vivek Ramaswamy. What Happened: Ramaswamy, who is set to lead DOGE along with Elon Musk under...

House GOP leaders have put forth a three-month plan to keep the government funded, in the wake of Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) initial plan failing due to Republican opposition. What Happened: The continuing resolution (CR) was a product of bipartisan negotiations in the House and Senate....

The Republican party is in a frenzy to control the damage caused by the latest scandal involving North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson. They fear it could ripple beyond the state and impact Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.  What Happened: After CNN’s...