Republicans' sweeping spending bill has passed Congress; here's what to know about any plans for a stimulus check.

State officials estimate 310,000 Pennsylvanians will lose Medicaid coverage and anticipate strain at health facilities caused by federal budget cuts.

An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law on July 4, 2025, includes a provision that limits Section 8 housing assistance to two years for able-bodied adults. In fact, no such provision was included in the final legislation.

Donald Trump signed his budget bill into law on July 4. JB Pritzker says this will strip more than 300,000 Illinoisans of Medicaid coverage. See details.

Senior citizen advocates claim a partial win after the governor protected a policy that financially rewards the highest-scoring nursing homes.

Trump’s budget bill stacks the tax odds against gamblers. Starting in 2026, gamblers will only be able to deduct 90% of their losses, versus 100% today. That means even if you break even for the year,

The Democrat criticized the bill’s changes to Medicaid and SNAP benefits, saying that food assistance and health care networks are already under pressure in Vermont.

Thailand will push ahead with plans to stimulate the economy and pass the budget for next year as planned, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said, easing concerns that an ongoing political crisis could derail economic policy.