California State Sen. Josh Becker on Accountability, Humility, and Hard Work | NTD’s Profiles of Service

In this episode of NTD’s “Profiles of Service,” we sit down with California state Sen. Josh Becker. A veteran of the private and nonprofit sectors, he brings a unique touch to public office. He says a big thing he’s working on is accountability. “In the private sector, there’s a lot of measurement and metrics, and

Congress Begins Debate Over Extending Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts at Ways and Means Hearing

Republicans champion certainty of tax law extension, while Democrats worry about cost. Over the next few months, lawmakers will be examining data, studies, and expert analysis when debating whether to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on Jan. 14 to speak with individuals

Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing

Watch: Pete Hegseth gives opening statement at confirmation hearing amid protester disruptions 10:52 Hegseth delivered an opening statement to the committee, outlining his vision for the post and arguing that his background — while it differs from previous Pentagon leaders — is an asset.  Hegseth doubled down on ideas he outlined in his book “War