New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani discusses his vision for the city and his surprise … Zohran Mamdani on his run for NYC mayor, taxing the rich and tackling hate head-onRead more
Poll: Most feel democracy is threatened and political violence is a major problem
Seventy-six percent of Americans think that democracy is under a serious threat, according to the latest … Poll: Most feel democracy is threatened and political violence is a major problemRead more
New poll finds about three-quarters of Americans say democracy under threat
About three-quarters of Americans say democracy is under serious threat, according to a new poll from … New poll finds about three-quarters of Americans say democracy under threatRead more
Court suspends Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Paetongtarn has faced growing dissatisfaction over her handling of the latest border dispute with Cambodia, involving … Court suspends Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn ShinawatraRead more
18 GOP senators vote to raise taxes on the rich to pay for rural hospital fund
Eighteen Republican senators, including former Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), voted to advance an amendment … 18 GOP senators vote to raise taxes on the rich to pay for rural hospital fundRead more
Republicans scrap deal in ‘big, beautiful bill’ to lower restrictions on states’ AI regulations
A deal that had been reached between Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, over … Republicans scrap deal in ‘big, beautiful bill’ to lower restrictions on states’ AI regulationsRead more
Trump’s achievements embolden him to be even more aggressive
Donald Trump must be feeling pretty powerful. He’s even demanding that Israel cancel the criminal trial … Trump’s achievements embolden him to be even more aggressiveRead more
Senate holds marathon ‘vote-a-rama’ on Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ – US politics live
Massive tax-and-spending bill is critical to US president’s agenda but faces division and splits This weekend’s … Senate holds marathon ‘vote-a-rama’ on Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ – US politics liveRead more
Senate defeats Collins proposal to raise taxes on highest earners to help rural hospitals
The Senate voted early Tuesday morning to defeat an amendment sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) … Senate defeats Collins proposal to raise taxes on highest earners to help rural hospitalsRead more
Trump warns of ‘whopping 68% tax increase’ if Senate fails to pass historic bill
As the Senate continued to inch closer to finalizing President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” … Trump warns of ‘whopping 68% tax increase’ if Senate fails to pass historic billRead more
Conservatives huddle with Thune after plan to cut more from Medicaid stalls
A trio of conservatives pushing for an additional $313 billion in federal Medicaid spending cuts marched … Conservatives huddle with Thune after plan to cut more from Medicaid stallsRead more
Blackburn says AI deal with Cruz is off
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said Monday that a deal to update language of a provision in … Blackburn says AI deal with Cruz is offRead more
Top Democrat questions ‘special treatment’ for Alaska, Hawaii in GOP SNAP proposal
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), the top Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, questioned why only two … Top Democrat questions ‘special treatment’ for Alaska, Hawaii in GOP SNAP proposalRead more
Rep. Greg Steube says passing Trump megabill in the House will likely ‘be a challenge’
Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) said on Monday passing President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” in the House … Rep. Greg Steube says passing Trump megabill in the House will likely ‘be a challenge’Read more
GOP leaders looking to expand enhanced Medicaid matching rate to woo Murkowski
Senate Republican leaders are discussing a proposal to expand an enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) … GOP leaders looking to expand enhanced Medicaid matching rate to woo MurkowskiRead more
Another GOP senator warns Medicaid cuts could boomerang on Republicans
West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice (R) says he is a “no” on the amendment proposed by … Another GOP senator warns Medicaid cuts could boomerang on RepublicansRead more
Dozens arrested at Capitol while protesting Republican tax and spending cut bill
U.S. Capitol Police arrested dozens of demonstrators inside the Capitol rotunda and outside Capitol Hill in … Dozens arrested at Capitol while protesting Republican tax and spending cut billRead more
Elon Musk says US is ruled by ‘Porky Pig Party’ as Trump defends his vision against former ally’s criticism
Elon Musk has not given up his criticism over what he sees as a lack of … Elon Musk says US is ruled by ‘Porky Pig Party’ as Trump defends his vision against former ally’s criticismRead more
Trump news at a glance: Republicans scramble to pass ‘one big, beautiful bill’ as deadline looms
Voting continued as lawmakers proposed amendments that could prove tricky for Republicans. Key US politics stories … Trump news at a glance: Republicans scramble to pass ‘one big, beautiful bill’ as deadline loomsRead more
Donald Trump – Trump says 'no tax on Social Security' with reconciliation bill. That's not true for everyone.
The One Big Beautiful Bill will deliver the promise of “no tax on Social Security.”