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House Republicans feeling 'unstoppable' after first-quarter fundraising haul
House Republicans have raised $36.7 million during the first quarter of this year as they gear up to expand their majority in next year's…
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Republicans Debate Higher Taxes on the Rich
As Republicans prepare to cut trillions of dollars in taxes, they are grasping for ways to keep down costs. There are the typical…
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Democrat grilled by voter over support for GOP-backed Laken Riley Act
Democratic Representative Derek Tran of California was grilled by a voter from his home state over why he voted for the GOP-backed Laken…
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Bernie Sanders town hall live updates: Senator faces questions
By Hannah Parry is a Newsweek Live Blog Editor based in New York. Her focus is reporting on U.S. politics and society. She has covered…
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Republicans react to Donald Trump's 90-Day pause on reciprocal tariffs
Republicans are responding to President Donald Trump's sudden decision to pause most reciprocal tariffs just hours after they took effect…
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Republicans mull higher taxes on wealthiest Americans to pay for other cuts
Republicans are discussing whether to raise the top individual tax rate or create a new bracket for millionaires and billionaires to help…
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Trump calls on Republicans to 'stop grandstanding' on budget
President Trump urged Republicans to support and pass the budget resolution this week, telling them to "stop grandstanding." Source link
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New poll shows nearly 25% of Republicans oppose Trump's tariff plan
A new poll by Reuters and Ipsos found that nearly 25 percent of Republicans oppose President Donald Trump's tariff plans. Why It Matters…
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Amid economic chaos, some Republicans want control of tariffs back in Congress
WASHINGTON — As the fallout over President Trump’s tariffs continues to roil the world economy, a few Republicans in Congress have begun…
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Republican Senator warns Social Security could "blow up"
Senator Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican, warned on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures that entitlement programs like Social Security…
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For Republicans, Tariffs Pose a Risk Like No Other
The time after a presidential election can feel like a moment of clarity. The results, after all, are finally in. But over the last two…
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Republicans Want to Make the Trump Tax Cuts Last Forever
When Republicans cut taxes in the past, they did so only temporarily, bowing to Washington’s arcane budget rules that limited how much…
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Ted Cruz and Other Senate Republicans Question Trump’s Tariffs
Some Republican senators on Capitol Hill, including one of President Trump’s most ardent supporters, have signaled their uneasiness to the…
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Blue state Republicans ready for fight to raise cap on state and local tax deduction
GOP lawmakers from blue states are digging in for a fight with fellow Republicans over raising the cap on state and local tax deductions…
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Republican working to crack down on people threatening ICE online
Republican Senator Katie Britt of Alabama has called for the prosecution of individuals who make online threats against federal…
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NSA director and deputy reportedly dismissed: What we know
National Security Agency (NSA) Director Timothy Haugh and his civilian deputy Wendy Noble were dismissed from their positions Thursday,…
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Senate Republicans, minus one, coalesce around budget plan
The Senate took an initial vote Thursday to advance a budget blueprint for enacting President Trump's agenda, with all but one Republican…
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Republicans Are in Denial About Trump’s Catastrophic Tariffs
“Well, we’re importing from Turkey, we’re importing from South Korea, to a few other countries right now,” Rollins responded. “But again,…
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Nine House Republicans Torpedo Mike Johnson’s Plans
Other states, such as Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Alaska will lose the majority of their funding, while Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana,…
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Republicans Should Squash Tax Hike Talk
Raising top marginal rates would be disastrous economic policy and bad politics. Source link
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Republican says Trump tariffs will "absolutely" inflict short-term pain
Republican Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana said that the tariffs President Donald Trump promises to impose this week would "absolutely"…
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How two Kentucky Republicans make a stand on federal debt, refuse to toe the line for Trump
As pressure mounts on congressional Republicans to unify and compromise on spending policy for President Trump's agenda, two Kentuckians…
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Republicans Should Get Rid of What’s Left of the Inflation Reduction Act
It’s good politics and good policy to eliminate as many of the act’s remaining environmentalist handouts as possible. Source link
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Republicans set sights on health care for illegal immigrants
Republicans are working to enact legislation aimed at restricting health care access for undocumented migrants. A key focus is Medicaid,…