The latest twist in the Republican tax and spending bill has thrown a wrench into their plans. The Senate parliamentarian has flagged a key proposal to shift some food stamp costs to states, saying it breaks Senate rules. This is a big deal because Republicans were counting on billions in savings fr
The Republican Party in the Senate has a new plan. It wants to change how students pay back their loans. Some experts think this could lead to big problems. They worry that many students might struggle to pay back their loans. This could even cause a huge increase in loan defaults. The Senate Commi
Medicaid is a major topic in the political arena these days. Some politicians are pushing for significant changes to this program. These changes could affect millions of people who rely on Medicaid for their healthcare needs. One of the main proposals is to add work requirements for able-bodied adu
The House of Representatives had a close call. A $9. 4 billion spending cut package was on the brink of failure. This package targeted federal funds for foreign aid and public broadcasting. The vote was incredibly tight. It all came down to a last-minute change of heart by a couple of representative
The Senate is buzzing with tension over the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" that's been making waves. This bill, which has already sailed through the House, is now facing some stiff opposition in the Senate. The main issue? Some Republican senators think the bill doesn't do enough to tackle the national d
The House of Representatives is still aiming to pass a significant bill by the end of the week. This bill, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act, " is a crucial part of President Donald Trump's agenda. The bill faced a setback on Friday when some Republicans, both hard-liners and moderates, oppos
House Republicans have put forward a big budget plan. This plan wants to make President Trump's tax cuts permanent. To do this, they want to cut spending on important programs like SNAP and Medicaid. SNAP helps millions of low-income people buy groceries. The plan aims to cut $300 billion from these
The midterm elections are fast approaching, and the Republican Party is strategizing to keep their hold on power. This is especially true in the Senate, where the GOP is putting considerable effort into winning over Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia to run for the Senate. Republicans are well
The House Republicans are using every trick in the book to stop future votes on getting rid of President Donald Trump's tariffs. They are really digging in their heels to support his policies. They managed to push through a key step in their budget plan, with a very close vote of 216-215. This plan
The House of Representatives is in a bit of a pickle. A group of lawmakers is pushing for a change that would allow new parents to vote by proxy. This means that if a new mom or dad can't be present, they can have someone else vote for them. The idea is to give new parents up to 12 weeks to focus
