North Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes his first bills. They are on concealed carry and immigration North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed his first bills The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
Another GOP Sen. Voices 'Concern' About Medicaid Cuts In Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill': 'Not Something That I Can Take Home' GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski again voiced her concerns about projected cuts to Medicaid in Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bil" Latin Times · Jun 20, 2025
GOP Lawmakers Issue Ultimatum to Demand Changes to Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' or Face Rejection: 'All Three of Us Have to Be Yes' A trio of Senate conservatives threaten to derail budget reconciliation unless GOP leaders agree to steep spending cuts and rollbacks of green energy subsidies. Latin Times · Jun 20, 2025
GOP Lawmaker Berated After Urging Users to 'Reject Marx' in Support of Privatizing Public Lands: 'So Roosevelt Was a Marxist?' A Republican lawmaker is facing backlash after urging users to "reject Marx" as he proposes privatization of some public lands as part of the GOP spending bill. Latin Times · Jun 20, 2025
GOP Sen. Warns Trump's 'Big. Beautiful Bill' Faces 'Nightmare Scenario' GOP Sen. Josh Hawler warned that President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" faces a "nightmare scenario" as it can't pass the house with Medicaid changes unveiled earlier this week Latin Times · Jun 20, 2025
‘Two weeks’: GOP hawks left twisting on Iran after Trump resorts to familiar crutch - Roll Call ANALYSIS — President Trump is leaning on his “two-week” crutch, leaving some GOP hawks out to dry after they urged him to strike Iran. Roll Call · Jun 20, 2025
Barbra Streisand rolls her eyes at how quickly Donald Trump forgets ‘America First’ when it doesn’t serve him Barbra Streisand for president. We Got This Covered · Jun 20, 2025
It sounds like 2003 on Fox News It sounds like 2003 on Fox News — but is MAGA listening? Salon · Jun 20, 2025
Senate GOP mulls shielding rural hospitals from Medicaid cuts - Roll Call Senate Republicans say they are looking for ways to safeguard rural hospitals from proposed cuts to a key Medicaid funding method. Roll Call · Jun 20, 2025
‘Nobody’s pushed back on my numbers’: Lone GOP senator revolts against party’s $2.8 trillion deficit-busting megabill Ron Johnson stands alone against fiscal fantasy. We Got This Covered · Jun 19, 2025
Five Surprising GOP Senate Bill Tax Changes to Know Senate Republicans released proposed tax changes for Trump’s ‘one big, beautiful bill.” Some provisions are already stirring debate. Kiplinger · Jun 19, 2025
Goldman Sachs says Trump’s spending plan won’t stop the national debt from hitting ‘unsustainable’ highs not seen since World War II If borrowing costs remain high, future lawmakers could be left in a tough spot. Fortune · Jun 19, 2025
American babies may get $1,000 each to invest because of Ted Cruz Included in Congress’ major tax and spending bill is Cruz’s proposal to give every American baby $1,000 to invest. The Texas Tribune · Jun 19, 2025
At the Races: The politics of war - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including war politics and Virginia results. Roll Call · Jun 18, 2025
Latin Times · Jun 18, 2025 GOP Senators Push Back After Being 'Caught by Surprise' With More Medicaid Cuts in New 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Proposal Republican senators are pushing back after Senate leadership surprised them with even deeper Medicaid cuts in proposed changes to a sweeping tax bill.
Roll Call · Jun 18, 2025 Anthony D’Esposito looks to go from cop to congressman to inspector general - Roll Call A familiar face returned to the Hill on Wednesday, as ex-Rep. Anthony D’Esposito faced a Senate panel as nominee for Labor inspector general.
Latin Times · Jun 18, 2025 Over 4 in 10 Americans Oppose 'Big Beautiful Bill' As Senate GOP Races To Pass Sweeping Legislation A plurality of Americans oppose the GOP's pillar "big, beautiful bill' as the party races to pass sweeping tax-and-spending legislation in the Senate.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 18, 2025 Analysis: The 2025 Texas Senate, from right to left Here’s a look at senators, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session.
Roll Call · Jun 18, 2025 Why reconciliation is a ‘privilege’ for lawmakers, not a right - Roll Call A look at the nuances of the budget reconciliation process' "Byrd rule" compared with a "privilege scrub."
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Trump administration blocked from cutting local health funding for four municipalities A federal court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from clawing back millions in public health funding for four Democrat-led municipalities in GOP-governed states
We Got This Covered · Jun 17, 2025 ‘Sorry, you’re not a victim pookie’: Adam Kinzinger’s head spins over shifting MAGA narratives about Minnesota assassinations That's right, he called them "pookie."
Latin Times · Jun 17, 2025 GOP Infighting Over 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Intensifies As Finance Committee Unveils Portion of the Sweeping Legislation Tensions between Republicans in the Senate and the House are on the rise as the Senate Finance Committee unveils its highly-anticipated portion of the massive legislation.
We Got This Covered · Jun 17, 2025 ‘We’re not doing anything to significantly alter the course’: GOP senator blasts as Republicans revolt against Trump’s megabill after just one day Strong opposition emerges immediately.
Latin Times · Jun 17, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Americans 'Have Been Brainwashed' By Fox News, New York Post As She Opposes U.S. Entering Israel-Iran War Rep. Marjorie Taylor slammed Republican-leaning outlets Fox News and New York Post, calling them "propaganda news"
Texas Observer · Jun 17, 2025 A Caucus, if You Can Keep It As their influence shrinks, liberals in the Legislature may need to consider withholding their cooperation.