The recent narrow passage of President Donald Trump’s comprehensive tax-and-spending package through the Senate has ignited a firestorm of reactions, revealing deep fissures across the political spectrum and setting the stage for further legislative battles. This pivotal Senate Vote, hailed by some as a significant economic stride, has simultaneously drawn […]
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By a single vote, Trump’s megabill passes the Senate
In a dramatic legislative triumph for the Trump administration, the United States Senate narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s signature legislation, securing passage by a single, decisive tiebreaking vote. This pivotal moment on Capitol Hill underscores the razor-thin margins defining the current political landscape and represents a significant stride toward enacting […]
The Senate barely approves Trump’s “big and beautiful bill,” which will increase the deficit by $3.3 trillion
The United States Senate has narrowly approved a highly contentious legislative package, championed by former President Donald Trump and dubbed the “big and beautiful bill,” despite projections indicating it will significantly escalate the national budget deficit by an alarming $3.3 trillion. This pivotal Senate vote culminated in a dramatic 50-50 […]
The Latest: Senate passes Trump tax bill after turbulent all-night session
In a dramatic culmination of an intense overnight legislative session, the United States Senate narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s comprehensive tax breaks and spending cuts bill. The pivotal moment arrived with Vice President JD Vance casting the decisive tie-breaking vote, securing a significant victory for the former President’s long-standing legislative […]
Senate defeats Collins proposal to raise taxes on highest earners to help rural hospitals
A significant legislative effort aimed at bolstering the financial stability of rural hospitals recently met defeat in the Senate, underscoring the deep divisions within Congress regarding fiscal policy and healthcare funding. Spearheaded by Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), the proposed amendment sought to establish a new top marginal tax rate for […]
GOP Effort To Strip Illegal Immigrants Of Taxpayer-Funded Benefits Fails In Senate
The recent push by Senate Republicans to enact legislation aimed at curbing taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants faced a decisive defeat, underscoring the deep ideological chasm that defines current U.S. politics. This significant setback for conservative immigration policy efforts highlights the persistent gridlock in Congress over one of the nation’s […]
Collins, Murkowski vote with Democrats on striking Planned Parenthood provision from GOP megabill
In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation on a deeply divisive issue, Republican Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joined forces with Democrats on Monday to strike a critical provision from a comprehensive GOP spending bill. This contentious measure specifically aimed to prevent Planned Parenthood health […]