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House Republicans draw key lines in Trump bill as Senate weighs legislation
New York GOP Rep. Nick LaLota drew the first line, stating that he would oppose any changes to the legislation if the Senate tries to lower the cap on state-and-local-tax (SALT) deductions from the $40,000 the House agreed on.
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Stefanik returns to House Intelligence panel after Johnson adds seats
House Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Rep. Elise Stefanik and Rep. Steve Cohen to the panel.
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Two House Democrats ask Bondi, Patel about Epstein files release after Musk allegation against Trump
The two Democrats asked Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel to "immediately clarify whether" Elon Musk's "allegation is true and respond to this letter with the requested information and documentation."
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Fetterman visited Israel on trip paid for by NYC Jewish mental health nonprofit
The three-day trip cost over $36,000 and was funded by Relief Resources.
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Sen. Johnson says deficit is mortgaging children's' future by spending $89.3 trillion over 10 years
Some Senate Republicans are opposed to passing Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' due to concerns about it increasing the deficit.
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Ron Johnson says he does not want to run for reelection in 2028
“I learned in my second run, when I absolutely meant ‘second and final,” you can’t say never, never, okay?” He said. “I don’t want to. Yeah, I’d like to dig my heels in now, set this nation on a sustainable course and then go home.”
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Tennessee Rep. Burchett predicts Senate will make cuts with SALT on Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
SALT is a tax break that allows taxpayers to deduct part or all of what they paid in state and local taxes from their federal tax return.
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Ex-Capitol Police chief: Plaque honoring J6 officers not installed because 'politically divisive'
The plaque was to be installed near the west front of the Capitol building by March 2023, but since Republicans took control of the House chamber, it has not been rejected, but not yet installed.
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GOP Sen Scott: 'I'd vote no' on the current House GOP budget bill if no changes are made
"If they brought it to the floor right now, there’s not a chance it will get the 51 votes it needs," Sen. Rick Scott said.
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Former New York congressman Charlie Rangel, Korean War Purple Heart recipient, dies at 94
The "Lion of Lenox Avenue" in Harlem died seven months after his wife of 60 years, who was also 94.
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GOP senator says House-passed megabill doesn't cut spending enough
"Listen, this is the weekend we honor the service and sacrifice of the finest among us. You know, more than a million that died defend this nation. I don't think they served in sacrifice to leave our children completely mortgaged their future and their prospects diminished," he says
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House Speaker Mike Johnson warns Senate not to 'meddle' too much with House-passed megabill
"I have a very delicate balance here, very delicate equilibrium that we’ve reached over a long period of time," he says
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Here's what's in Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
Most of the cost stems from the Ways and Means committee’s portion, which deals with codifying most of the sunsetting 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law.