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Pence applauds Johnson for passing tax cut extension in ‘big, beautiful bill’
Former Vice President Mike Pence wrote to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Monday to commend him for getting a massive reconciliation package that included an extension of the 2017 tax cuts across ...
Speaker Johnson unveils timeline for additional Trump megabills to fix 'mess' left by Democrats
House Speaker Mike Johnson reveals plans for Trump megabills, with the first coming this fall as Republicans advance their ...
Speaker Johnson: With Tariffs And BBB, Get Ready For More Months Of Budget Surplus
House Speaker Mike Johnson touted an alleged federal budget surplus for June 2025, the first since 2017, and said with ...
‘Beautiful’ or ‘Ugly,’ Trump’s big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms
Debate over President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget-and-policy package is over on Capitol Hill. Now the argument goes ...
Senators tout Russia sanctions bill as ‘sledgehammer’ for Trump to end war in Ukraine
The legislation, which would allow the president to levy a 500% tariff on imports from countries that purchase Russian ...
A red state reckons with Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Louisiana voted for Trump. But it also relies heavily on Medicaid benefits, which are set to face steep cuts under the ...
Trump’s megabill is creating a budget nightmare for states
The fiscal pain comes as up to 20 governors face reelection in 2026. President Donald Trump’s landmark legislation is driving ...
Johnson says House has ‘big appetite’ for bill with new sanctions on Russia and ‘bully’ Putin
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said the possibility of placing new sanctions on Russia’s energy is necessary for the United States to “act tough” against “bully” Russian President Vladimir Putin.