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House Republicans broke the record Wednesday for the lower chamber's longest vote in history after more than seven hours of grueling negotiations over President Trump's "big, beautiful bill." Why it ...

House Republicans are striving to pass President Trump's spending cuts and tax breaks bill by July 4, despite opposition from ...

President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Act” is raising concerns that Medicaid cuts could close rural hospitals.

Live Free Illinois, alongside families, faith leaders, and community advocates, held a rally Wednesday to ask Congressman ...

Under the bill, The Congressional Budget Office said nearly 12 million more Americans would become uninsured by 2034.

Trump administration live updates: House leaders and White House officials scramble to sway GOP holdouts on Trump agenda bill ...

By Brian Hews If you’re one of the thousands of residents in California’s 40th Congressional District who relies on Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act marketplace, or food assistance ...

A June 2025 survey by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) found that 27% of nursing home providers said they would ...

Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty on sex trafficking and racketeering—but could still face prison time for lesser ...

St. Louis County leadership put out a statement on the potential impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill on Wednesday July 2nd.

New Mexico politicians and business leaders react to the 'big, beautiful bill' passing the Senate and the effect it will have on the state.