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May 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
What is SALT and why does it threaten Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill?'
The future of President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful" federal spending bill could come down to SALT tax deductions.
May 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
May 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
What’s in Trump’s tax bill as it heads to Senate
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a sweeping package of tax cuts, Medicaid reform and immigration spending.
May 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
May 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
House committee advances Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ for floor vote
By the slimmest of margins, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" by a single vote of 215-214.
May 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
May 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Trump meets with GOP holdouts as negotiations over agenda bill falter
House Republicans worked through the night and met with Trump to move a megabill advancing the president's legislative agenda through a key committee.
May 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
May 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Here's the late changes Republicans made to Trump's big bill
Republicans have made several late changes to their tax cut and immigration bill
May 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
May 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Vance: Roberts 'profoundly wrong' about court's role to check the executive branch
JD Vance said Chief Justice John Roberts was “profoundly wrong” for recent comments he made on how the Supreme Court's role is to check the excesses of the executive.
May 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
May 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
What's in Trump's 'big' tax and immigration bill the House GOP is struggling to pass
Speaker Mike Johnson is scrambling for support ahead of a Wednesday vote.
May 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
May 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia has died, his office announced Wednesday morning. He was 75 years old.
May 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
May 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
House expected to vote on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The House Rules Committee hearing on President Donald Trump’s massive spending and immigration bill is ongoing as of 6 a.m. Wednesday, and a final vote to advance the bill to the floor is to come.
May 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
May 21, 2025 at 7:04 AM
What to know about Senate's effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California
The U.S. Senate is moving forward with an effort to block California's nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions
May 21, 2025 at 7:04 AM
May 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
What to know about the GENIUS Act, a crypto regulation bill
The Senate voted 66-22 to advance the measure late Monday.
May 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
May 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Trump headed to Capitol Hill to help Johnson sway hard-liners to support his agenda
It's crunch time in the House, where the next 48 hours will test House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership like never before.
May 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
May 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' passes House Budget Committee vote
The House Budget Committee voted late Sunday night to advance President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
May 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
May 18, 2025 at 4:22 AM
These are the Americans at risk of losing coverage due to proposed Medicaid cuts
Republicans are proposing cuts to Medicaid as part of President Donald Trump's spending bill. Some Americans are worried the cuts will cause them to lose their coverage.
May 18, 2025 at 4:22 AM
May 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Republican hard-liners defy Trump, Johnson as megabill fails to advance
House Republicans are working to get their mega-bill encompassing Trump's legislative agenda back on track Friday morning.
May 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
May 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
House GOP includes a 10-year ban on US states regulating AI in 'big, beautiful' bill
House Republicans surprised tech industry watchers and outraged many state governments when they added a clause to Republicans’ signature “big, beautiful” tax bill that bans states and localities from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade
May 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
May 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Are Republicans having trouble recruiting Senate candidates in the Trump era?
After major potential candidates for U.S. Senate races in 2026 passed on running, some Republicans wonder if they're struggling to recruit competitive Senate candidates.
May 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
May 15, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Republican hard-liners threaten to derail GOP bill encompassing Trump's agenda
A bill encompassing Trump's legislative agenda could be in jeopardy as several Republicans signaled their opposition to advancing it out of the House Budget Committee.
May 15, 2025 at 10:59 PM
May 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Republicans move forward with Trump tax bill despite major Medicaid cuts
ABC News’ Rachel Bade reports on what the legislation could mean for Medicaid.
May 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
May 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Cloud of uncertainty hangs over House GOP proposal to reach $880 billion in savings
Republicans brush off criticism over things they say aren't in the proposal.
May 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
May 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King enters 2026 Republican race for US Senate
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King has became the second major Republican to enter the 2026 race to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff
May 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
May 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Congress celebrates impactful teachers: 'We certainly do appreciate them'
Lawmakers are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 by paying tribute to the educators who helped them ascend to Congress.
May 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
May 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Bipartisan pair of senators applaud DOJ investigation into egg producers
Bipartisan pair of senators applaud DOJ investigation into egg producers over rising prices and want the department to look even further into the issue.
May 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
May 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
House passes bill to make 'Gulf of America' name change permanent
The future isn't sure in the Senate, where Republicans will need Democrat votes.
May 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
May 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
House passes bill to make 'Gulf of America' name change permanent
The bill passed with a 211 to 206 vote with Rep. Don Bacon being the only Republican to vote against the measure. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports.
May 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
May 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
House to vote on cryptocurrency regulation that could impact Trump family
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the GENIUS Act, a bill that would create a regulatory framework for a type of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins.
May 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
May 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid in Trump's tax breaks bill
As Republican leaders draft President Donald Trump’s big bill of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, dozens of more moderate Republicans from contested congressional districts have positioned themselves at the center of the ...
May 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
May 1, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Supreme Court considers separation of church and state in public schools
ABC News’ Steve Osunsami reports from Oklahoma, where the nation’s first-ever religious charter school might upend America’s long-standing separation between church and state.
May 1, 2025 at 5:46 AM
April 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson on budget talks: 'Now is game time'
Republicans have begun releasing legislative text to codify their lofty ambitions to cut at least $2 trillion from federal spending over the next decade.
April 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
April 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Trump and Johnson strategize as budget reconciliation reaches 'game time'
GOP hopes to reshape spending to align with the president’s domestic agenda.
April 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
April 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Oversight top Democrat Connolly 'stepping back,' saying his cancer has returned
Rep. Gerry Connolly, ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, will “soon” step down from his role and won’t run for reelection because his cancer has returned.
April 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
April 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Democrat Connolly 'stepping back,' saying his cancer has returned
Rep. Gerry Connolly, ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, will “soon” step down from his role and won’t run for reelection because his cancer has returned.
April 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Young Democratic primary challengers seek to oust longtime incumbents
As the Democratic Party takes stock of the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, a slate of political newcomers are challenging longtime incumbents.
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GOP Sen. Grassley gets another earful at Iowa town hall
Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley faced another room of hearted constituents at a town hall in Northwood, Iowa, on Wednesday.
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What Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement means for Democrats in Congress
Longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026 and will retire after serving for over four decades in Congress.
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Sen. Dick Durbin announces retirement after decades in Congress
Longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026 and will retire after serving for over four decades in Congress.
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Jeffries: Trump's economic policy is 'his greatest weakness'
On "This Week," Hakeem Jeffries accused GOP leaders for ignoring the rising cost of living for many Americans.
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First to ABC: House Dems urge JD Vance to preserve Smithsonian independence
First to ABC: House Dems urge JD Vance to preserve Smithsonian independence.
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Maryland senator travels to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A source close to Abrego Garcia’s family told ABC News that the meeting in the capital was set up by El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, as both he and the Trump administration say Abrego Garcia won’t return to the U.S.
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McConnell to face constituents in Kentucky at town hall
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks to civic club in Kentucky as GOP lawmakers continue to face hostile crowds at town halls with questions about Trump’s policies.
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen goes to El Salvador amid erroneous deportation
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., has flown to El Salvador to seek answers over the contested deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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Shapiro fire should be investigated by DA as possible antisemitic hate crime: Schumer
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants the arson attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence to be investigated as a possible antisemitic hate crime.
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Protesters arrested at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall
ABC News' Averi Harper weighs in on how Republicans are responding to growing contentious town halls.
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David Hogg-run group to spend millions supporting challengers to House Democrats
Leaders We Deserve, a group led by David Hogg, announced it will spend $20 million to help younger candidates and primary challengers to House Democrats
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Grassley gets pressed in Iowa, scuffles at Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall
A protester was tased, another dragged out of Georgia GOP congresswoman's event.
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Congress considers an end to daylight saving time
On Thursday, a Senate committee tackled the daylight saving debate, with bipartisan support for ending the twice-a-year clock change.
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House passes budget blueprint to advance Trump's agenda
The House on Thursday passed a budget blueprint to fund Trump's agenda after a setback on Wednesday due to GOP hard-liner opposition.
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House narrowly passes Trump-backed budget blueprint
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the vote to approve the GOP budget blueprint by a vote of 216-214, delivering a major victory for President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.
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‘We have the votes’ to pass Trump-backed budget blueprint: Speaker Johnson
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports from Capitol Hill on the Senate-approved GOP budget blueprint that would fund President Donald Trump's agenda.
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Johnson scraps vote on Trump-backed budget blueprint
House Speaker said the House won't vote as planned on the budget blueprint that would fund Trump's agenda because a small "subset" of members aren't satisfied with it.
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