Trump bets on a different reaction to new tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump last rolled out tariffs this high, financial markets quaked, consumer confidence…
After a dramatic vote, the Senate pushes ahead on Trump’s bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Capping a tumultuous night, the Republican-controlled Senate advanced President Donald Trump’s package of tax breaks,…
Key Medicaid provision in Trump’s tax bill is found to violate Senate rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald…
Senate Democrats seek audit of DOGE access to Social Security systems
In the aftermath of DOGE incursions into Social Security Administration computer systems, a trio of Senate Democrats is…
GOP senators push ahead on Trump’s tax cuts package and delay big decisions for later
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators are meeting Wednesday morning with President Donald Trump at the White House as…
‘DOGE person’ Bisignano gets hearing to lead Social Security
WASHINGTON (AP) — Frank Bisignano, a self-professed “DOGE person,” faces questions about whether the Trump administration plans to…
Social Security Administration could cut halve its workforce amid DOGE cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its…
Oregon senators join legislation codifying Office of Environmental Justice | News
WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore) are joining legislation that could codify…
Elon Musk’s DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO…
Trump Energy, Interior Cabinet Picks Easily Pass Committee Votes
Chair Mike Lee, R-Utah, opens up the business meeting to advance President Trump’s nominees on Thursday. | Senate…