Murkowski got to yes on $3.3T megabill thanks to spending for Alaska
Senate passes "big, beautiful bill" after negotiations with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who secured benefits for Alaska including food assistance protections.
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Federal climate website goes dark as Trump administration promises policy reset
U.S. climate assessment website goes dark as the Trump administration revamps federal climate content, with some scientists emphasizing the importance of these mandated reports.
Paramount to Pay $16 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over ’60 Minutes’ Harris Interview
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press after a joint session of Congress to certify the 2024 presidential election in Washington on Jan. 6, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against CBS parent company Paramount over edits made to a “60 Minutes” interview was settled on June 2 after the media
Paramount to Pay $16 Million to Settle Trump’s ’60 Minutes’ Lawsuit
Paramount Global logo in this illustration taken on Dec.17, 2024. Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against CBS parent company Paramount over edits made to a “60 Minutes” interview was settled on July 2 after the media company agreed to pay $16 million, the company said. Paramount said in a statement that the money would
Musk vows to start a new political party. Here’s why that’s harder than it sounds.
As billionaire Elon Musk feuds with President Trump over his signature tax and domestic policy legislation, Musk has reupped his calls to launch a new political party — a daunting task even for the wealthiest person on Earth. Musk first floated launching a third party, dubbed the “America Party,” earlier this month, part of a
House Panel Advances Senate-Passed Megabill to Floor
The U.S. Capitol building on July 1, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The House Rules Committee on July 2 advanced the Senate-passed version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, putting it one step closer to getting it to President Donald Trump’s desk and delivering on his signature legislative agenda. The tally was 7–6. Reps.
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ clears final hurdle before House-wide vote
House Rules Committee advances Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' for chamber vote, with Republicans backing tax cuts, while Democrats criticize it as a wealthy giveaway.