‘Novel situation’: GOP leader Thune admits Senate just made up new rules to overturn California’s clean car requirements Senate Republicans bypassed rules to kill California emissions waiver We Got This Covered · May 22, 2025
‘We need grown up conversations’: Adam Kinzinger cuts through MAGA spin to clarify ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ offers no tax cuts whatsoever The lone wolf howls again. We Got This Covered · May 22, 2025
Musk, and his money, leaving politics is upsetting both Democrats and Republicans Billionaire says he has ‘done enough’ but will be missed in Washington by politicians on both sides of the aisle The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
Republican Declares Lawmakers Are 'Setting Course for the Iceberg' Before Voting 'No' on Own Party's Spending Bill Rep. Thomas Massie split from his party to slam Trump's signature spending bill as a fiscal "debt bomb," warning it sets the U.S. on a collision course with economic disaster. Latin Times · May 22, 2025
‘Pro-worker priorities’? Trump’s budget bill offers the exact opposite The ‘big, beautiful’ measure going through Congress would cut health, food and education benefits – and offer a huge boost to the richest The Guardian - US · May 22, 2025
GOP Lawmaker Berated for Promising to End Free Tax Filing Because It 'Contradicts Taxpayers' Best Interest': 'Anything That Helps Americans is Out' A Republican congressman is facing backlash after advocating for the end of the IRS Direct File program, stating it went against taxpayers' best interests. Latin Times · May 22, 2025
At the Races: One big beautiful campaign - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget reconciliation and the 2026 midterms. Roll Call · May 22, 2025
Forget Biden, focus on Trump Trump's problems today are more important than Biden's problems yesterday Salon · May 22, 2025
Work requirements are better at blocking benefits for low-income people than they are at helping those folks find jobs Republican lawmakers have been battling over a bill that includes massive tax and spending cuts. Much of their disagreement has been over provisions intended to reduce the cost of Medicaid. The Conversation · May 22, 2025
‘That’s a joke’: MAGA Republican Thomas Massie has a moment of clarity over Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful, bill’ Calling out "a joke" can sometimes be the most serious move of all We Got This Covered · May 22, 2025
Texas Legislature on verge of completely banning THC products after key House vote The House approved the ban after previously considering proposals to preserve the industry by tightening regulations. The Texas Tribune · May 22, 2025
To save Trump’s ‘one big, beautiful bill,’ Republicans disregard the math ANALYSIS: Analysis: The leadership doesn’t like the debt-exploding numbers of Donald Trump’s proposal exposed by the Congressional Budget Office, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report worries farmers, Republicans ahead of release A much-anticipated White House report about childhood diseases has provoked a tug-of-war that’s pitted farmers and some prominent Republican lawmakers against health secretary Robert F The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
As House members run for Senate, their seats become prime targets - Roll Call With a trio of House members running for Senate in Minnesota, New Hampshire and Kentucky, their seats have become prime targets to flip. Roll Call · May 21, 2025
We Got This Covered · May 21, 2025 ‘Groceries are down’: Trump launches into deranged tirade as GOP moves to gut food assistance for 42 million people Trump defends SNAP cuts amid Republican push to restrict benefits.
Roll Call · May 21, 2025 Republican gains among Latino voters face 2026 test in California - Roll Call The midterm elections will test the durability of Latino voters' shift toward Donald Trump, especially in several California districts.
Latin Times · May 21, 2025 GOP Believes They're 'Further Away' From Passing Spending Bill as Party Splits Over Raising Tax Cap: 'Got Worse Overnight' Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns about their party's ability to get President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill passed after negotiations within the GOP on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning were unsuccessful.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Majority of US states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more to follow More than half of U.S. states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more likely to follow
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Democratic rep. records GOP colleague falling asleep during Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ hearing A Democratic lawmaker recorded her Republican colleague appearing to fall asleep in an early morning hearing on Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.”
The Guardian - US · May 21, 2025 Stephen Colbert on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’: ‘Like the husky guy at a male strip club’ Late-night hosts mock Trump hawking his mega-bill as congressional Republicans fight over what should be in it
Salon · May 21, 2025 GOP could make it easier to carry a gun Under a GOP proposal, residents of Texas and other red states could carry a gun without a permit across the U.S.
Latin Times · May 21, 2025 Rubio, Florida Republicans Blasted In New Ad After Ruling On TPS For Venezuelans: 'Who Will They Betray Next?' Secretary of State Marco Rubio is again being criticized publicly for shifting some of his stances after making it to Trump's cabinet
Roll Call · May 21, 2025 GOP budget vote goes down to the wire amid conservative pushback - Roll Call House Republicans appeared stuck in reconciliation limbo as of Wednesday morning with no changes to the text ready to be unveiled, after an all-night Rules Committee session.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 House Republican goes scorched earth on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in Fox News appearance Rep. Mike Lawler refuses to back down after being personally attacked by president over vote holdout
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Mike Johnson inches closer to passing Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ but holdouts remain Trump made clear he wants the SALT caucus to cut a deal. That could end up saving — or dooming — his ‘big, beautiful bill’