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President Trump speaks alongside Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Trump was on hand to meet with House Republicans and rally support for his legislative agenda.

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  • Politics

Here's what's in the GOP megabill that's just passed the House

At the center of the sweeping bill is trillions in tax cuts, which Republicans aim to partially offset through changes to safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP.

May 22, 2025
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By:
  • Elena Moore and
  • Claudia Grisales
A private school student works on a lesson at St. Luke's Lutheran School in Oviedo, Fla.

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  • Education

What to know about a federal proposal to help families pay for private school

Republicans want to use the federal tax code to create a national school voucher even in states where voters have fought such efforts.

May 14, 2025
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By:
  • Cory Turner
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., appears at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on May 6. Republicans are working to pass a sweeping multitrillion-dollar plan to reshape tax, energy and immigration policy.

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  • Politics

Republicans face a crucial stretch this week as they aim to deliver on Trump's agenda

Three key committees are putting pen to paper on Trump's "big beautiful bill." But lawmakers are at odds over policies with far-reaching impacts on Americans' wallets and, for many, their health care.

May 13, 2025
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By:
  • Deirdre Walsh and
  • Elena Moore
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 12: The headquarters of the Department of Education are shown March 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Department of Education announced yesterday that it will reduce its staff by nearly 50 percent, leaving the department with 2,183 workers, a reduction from 4,133 when U.S. President Donald Trump took office for his second term. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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  • Education

The future of student loan repayment, explained

A Republican overhaul would reduce borrowers' repayments options from several plans to just two.

May 12, 2025
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By:
  • Cory Turner
Concept of financial literacy and education. Human hand and graduation cap with dollar sign. Collage.

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  • Education

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

The Republican proposal would eliminate Grad PLUS loans, set strict limits on Parent PLUS loans and create a system in which colleges would be on the hook if their students don't repay their loans.

April 30, 2025
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  • Cory Turner
Senate Republicans have approved a new framework for a sweeping multi-trillion dollar plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy. Above, the U.S. Capitol is seen on March 31.

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  • Politics

Senate GOP passes budget plan, setting up a critical next phase for Trump agenda

The vote brings Republicans a step closer to finalizing a sweeping plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy. But a number of potential wildcards must still be sorted out.

April 05, 2025
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By:
  • Claudia Grisales
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Senate Republicans have unveiled a budget blueprint they hope to pass as they look to enact key elements of President Trump's domestic policy agenda.

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  • Politics

Senate Republicans move forward with their budget plan to promote Trump's agenda

If passed, the package could become a hallmark of President Trump's second term. But a number of obstacles remain ahead.

April 02, 2025
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By:
  • Claudia Grisales
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., delivers remarks following the weekly policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 11, 2025.

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  • Politics

Trump backs House's approach to budget plans to implement his agenda

The chambers are at odds about the best way to approach President Trump's legislative priorities, which could set them up for a showdown.

February 19, 2025
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By:
  • Barbara Sprunt and
  • Deirdre Walsh
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that the Senate would vote to move forward on the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democrats' package that tackles climate change, prescription drugs and inflation, this weekend.

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  • Politics

Senate will take up Democrats' tax, climate and health bill on Saturday, Schumer says

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has repeatedly said Democrats are on track to pass the Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days, but a few roadblocks still stand in the way.

August 04, 2022
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By:
  • Deepa Shivaram
President Biden on Friday signed legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown, but Congress still has a long to-do list before the end of the year.

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  • Politics

Congress avoids a government shutdown — but a long to-do list looms

Lawmakers are juggling must-pass items, like addressing the nation's borrowing authority and an annual defense authorization package, along with major political priorities for Democrats.

December 03, 2021
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By:
  • Kelsey Snell
Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, speaks to members of the media while departing the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 7. Manchin has reportedly told the White House that he opposes the key climate measure in Biden's multitrillion-dollar climate and social programs package.

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  • Politics

Joe Manchin's objections to a clean energy program threaten Biden's climate promises

The key climate element of President Biden's $3.5 trillion budget proposal appears to be in jeopardy, threatening environmental goals and global credibility.

October 16, 2021
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By:
  • Eric McDaniel

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