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Civil war threatens GOP over millionaire tax hikes in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

May 9, 2025

Civil war threatens GOP over millionaire tax hikes in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

Republicans are currently in misalignment over whether to accept tax increases for the wealthy in their reconciliation bill.

Trump, lawmakers at odds over whether FEMA should be elevated to Cabinet-level agency or completely overhauled

May 9, 2025

Trump, lawmakers at odds over whether FEMA should be elevated to Cabinet-level agency or completely overhauled

FEMA is currently housed under the Department of Homeland Security, but the House's effort would solidify FEMA as its own separate agency.

Dems erupt after report of Trump firing Librarian of Congress: ‘A disgrace’

May 9, 2025

Dems erupt after report of Trump firing Librarian of Congress: ‘A disgrace’

Democratic leaders erupted late Thursday after it was reported that President Trump had abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.

Bernie Sanders makes 'no apologies' for private jet travel on 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour

May 7, 2025

Bernie Sanders makes 'no apologies' for private jet travel on 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., defended his travel choices and addressed his 'Fight Oligarchy' tour during an exclusive interview on 'Special Report.'

Horse Sense: House Republicans work to pass 'big, beautiful bill'

May 7, 2025

Horse Sense: House Republicans work to pass 'big, beautiful bill'

House Republicans are sorting out the details of the 'big, beautiful bill,' which they say could save up to $550 billion from Medicaid waste and fraud over a decade.

USA Fencing clarifies chairman's photo which caused frenzy before hearing

May 7, 2025

USA Fencing clarifies chairman's photo which caused frenzy before hearing

USA Fencing shared Damien Lehfeldt's full photo after he appeared to flash a middle finger to the camera before a hearing on Wednesday. The photo showed him holding two fingers up.

Potential adoption roadblocks could soon be removed as GOP ramps up pressure: 'Safe, loving homes'

May 7, 2025

Potential adoption roadblocks could soon be removed as GOP ramps up pressure: 'Safe, loving homes'

Republican lawmakers are re-introducing legislation to make sure parents seeking to only raise a child of their biological sex do not face extra roadblocks in the adoption and fostering process.

New travel rules, same confusion: REAL ID raises questions, concerns among college-aged travelers

May 7, 2025

New travel rules, same confusion: REAL ID raises questions, concerns among college-aged travelers

Students could be adversely impacted by REAL ID, due to either the age requirements for students who recently turned 18 or lack of communication about the enforcement date.

Former Hill reporter considering running for Congress as Democrat

May 5, 2025

Former Hill reporter considering running for Congress as Democrat

Hanna Trudo, formerly of The Hill, is considering a campaign for Congress as a Democrat in New Hampshire’s 1st District, the same seat Karoline Leavitt once ran for.

Republicans squabble over Trump spending plan as Fiscal Year 2026 looms: 'Stay until we pass it'

May 5, 2025

Republicans squabble over Trump spending plan as Fiscal Year 2026 looms: 'Stay until we pass it'

The new Trump administration's first budget request comes with expectations of staggering spending cuts – and not all members of his party are on board.