SCOOP: Blue state Republican could oppose Trump tax bill over Medicaid changes
A key moderate House Republican could oppose the GOP's reconciliation bill over Senate changes to Medicaid.
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Newsom Signs California Budget Aimed at Addressing $12 Billion Deficit
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Sep. 25, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed the state budget that is projected to close a $12 billion deficit through spending reductions on some of the state’s ongoing programs. The signing came shortly after lawmakers approved the $321 billion
Hundreds gather for the funeral of Melissa and Mark Hortman
Hundreds gathered Saturday morning at Minneapolis’ Basilica of St. Mary for the private funeral of Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their dog, Gilbert. Gov. Tim Walz and Robin Ann Williams, a close friend of the Hortmans, spoke at the service, which was a traditional Catholic Mass said by Father
What’s in Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” headed for Senate vote
Washington — Senate Republicans released the latest version of President Trump’s massive spending and tax bill late Friday as the GOP eyes an ambitious July 4 deadline to approve the centerpiece legislation of the president’s second-term agenda. After the House narrowly approved the legislation that addresses the president’s tax, defense, border and energy priorities last month,
Senate Republicans Release Updated Draft of Megabill as Deadline Nears
(L) Elect Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) after the Senate Republican leadership election on Nov. 13, 2024; (R) House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during the GOP weekly press conference on Capitol Hill on Nov. 19, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) released a revised version of the One Big
Prosecutors tied to Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases fired by Justice Department: reports
The Justice Department, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, has abruptly fired at least three federal prosecutors involved in cases stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, according to multiple reports.
House GOP freshman celebrates young American’s safe homecoming amid Iran-Israel conflict
Seth McCready, 21, returns to Virginia from Israel with help from GOP Rep. John McGuire, as President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.