Republican Rips Key Vote on Trump Bill as ‘Power Move’
Republican Representative Keith Self of Texas ripped a procedural vote taking place on the much-debated financial package dubbed the “big, beautiful bill” by President Donald Trump Wednesday night, saying he’s a “no,” as more talks are vital. Newsweek reached out to House Speaker Mike Johnson‘s office via email for comment. Why It Matters The attempted […]
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Student Loan Repayments Changed by Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: What to Know
A slew of changes to the federal student loan system have won the approval of Senate lawmakers this week, marking a major shift in how students borrow and repay federal education loans. Why It Matters On Tuesday, Senators narrowly passed its version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with Vice President JD Vance calling […]
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Map Shows How Many People Will Lose Healthcare in Each State Under Tax Bill
A number of states could see the population of Americans without health insurance increase by 5 percent if President Donald Trump‘s tax and spending bill is passed, according to data collected by KFF. Louisiana, Washington and Oregon are expected to see the biggest rises in the number of constituents without health insurance if the “Big […]
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These Maps Show Where Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Bill Will Cancel Clean Energy
Analysis of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA) nearing final votes in Congress shows that the legislation based on President Donald Trump‘s agenda threatens 4,500 clean energy projects, putting hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk and likely adding billions of dollars to annual energy costs for Americans within five years. “It’s terrible,” Robbie […]
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GOP Advances Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Despite Party Holdouts
Senate Republicans narrowly cleared a critical procedural hurdle Saturday evening, advancing President Donald Trump‘s sweeping legislative package by a razor-thin 51-49 margin. Why It Matters This procedural vote represents a make-or-break moment for Trump’s domestic agenda and the GOP’s governing credibility. The package seeks to permanently extend $3.8 trillion in expiring benefits while funding Trump’s […]
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Trump Threatens Primary Challenge Against Tillis Over Bill Vote
President Donald Trump issued a scathing rebuke of Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina on Truth Social Saturday, threatening to support primary challengers against the two-term senator over his opposition to his “Big Beautiful” spending bill. The confrontation came as Senate leaders vote, scrambling to secure enough Republican support for the party-line legislation they […]
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins: Farmers Win With the One Big Beautiful Bill | Opinion
Our nation’s farmers and ranchers are ready to put America First. Over 97 percent of our agricultural counties voted for President Donald Trump last November, and he will never forget their commitment to his agenda. Now is the time to put that agenda into effect. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) unleashes economic growth and […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Turns Against Donald Trump’s Tax Bill
By Giulia Carbonaro is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on the U.S. economy, housing market, property insurance market, local and national politics. She has previously extensively covered U.S. and European politics. Giulia joined Newsweek in 2022 from CGTN Europe and had previously worked at the European Central Bank. She is […]
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Bill Belichick’s Future With North Carolina Made Crystal Clear By Insider
When Bill Belichick decided to make the jump from the NFL to college football with the North Carolina Tar Heels, it shocked the football world. Immediately, the Tar Heels were viewed as a team to watch. They have one of the best football head coaches in the history of the sport. However, things have not […]
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How Senate Tax Bill Differs From House Bill: What to Know
Senate lawmakers have released proposed tax changes to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, making a number of changes to the budget plan approved by the House of Representatives in May. Why It Matters The bill is the cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda for his second term in office. The Senate Committee on […]
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