Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax agenda scores major victory in House despite GOP rebellion threats
In a massive victory for the GOP on Thursday, the House passed a bill that will set the stage for a massive conservative policy overhaul.
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Russia frees U.S. dual national Ksenia Karelina in prisoner swap
Russia released Ksenia Karelina, a dual U.S.-Russian national who was sentenced to 12 years in prison for treason in August last year, in a new prison swap on Thursday. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed her release in a social media post early Thursday, but offered no information about the terms of her release.
Johnson: ‘We Have the Votes’ to Pass Compromise Budget Resolution
The reconciliation bill would include provisions related to ending restraints on American energy, securing the border, and making the 2017 tax cuts permanent. The House has the votes to pass the compromise budget resolution to begin the process of passing President Donald Trump’s signature legislation, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on April 10. A
US Stocks Drop Day After Trump Tariff Pause Announcement
A day earlier, all three indexes posted significant gains, with the Dow Jones increasing by nearly 3,000 points. Wall Street opened sharply lower on Thursday morning, coming a day after President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would pause reciprocal tariffs for every country except China. As the markets opened at 9:30 a.m., the Dow Jones
SCOOP: This Texas Republican congressman endorses Paxton over Cornyn in Senate primary brawl
Republican Rep. Lance Gooden of Texas is taking sides in the Lone Star State's burgeoning GOP Senate primary battle, endorsing state Attorney General Ken Paxton over longtime Sen. John Cornyn
Johnson says Republicans “have the votes” to pass budget resolution
Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Thursday morning that they now “believe they have the votes” to adopt a budget blueprint for President Trump‘s agenda after failing to muster a majority Wednesday night. He plans to move forward later in the morning with a vote in the lower chamber. Negotiations had continued into Wednesday night,
LIVE NOW: Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Whether to Keep Daylight Saving
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation holds a full committee hearing at 10 a.m. ET on April 10 to examine the various issues around whether the country should keep daylight saving. Witnesses: Mr. Scott Yates, Founder, Lock the Clock Movement Mr. Jay Karen, Chief Executive Officer, National Gol… Original News Source Link –