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Right-wing fiscal hawks and moderates have both threatened to derail the president’s plan dubbed the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill.’ ...

One congressman changes his vote at the last minute, likely so that the committee can try again as early as Monday.

Blow for Trump as his ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ fails in committee amid conservative revolt - Trump’s attempt to get Republicans ...

The hard-right lawmakers are insisting on steeper spending cuts to Medicaid and the Biden-era green energy tax breaks, among ...

Modifications to Medicaid eligibility raise alarms among Republicans, with potential impacts on millions of Americans ...

The hard-right lawmakers are insisting on steeper spending cuts to Medicaid and the Biden-era green energy tax breaks, among ...

Missouri lawmakers will meet in a special session to debate providing tax breaks to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in ...

The House Budget Committee voted down 16-21 its portion of the reconciliation bill, with fiscal hawks opposing it.

In a massive setback, House Republicans failed Friday to push their big package of tax breaks and spending cuts through the ...

Modifications to Medicaid eligibility raise alarms among Republicans, with potential impacts on millions of Americans ...