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Trump pushes Johnson on raising top tax rate
Trump privately pushed Johnson to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, a huge move that could alter the course of the GOP’s tax bill.
Trump’s foreign policy approach could hurt GOP
Most senior Capitol Hill aides say President Donald Trump’s approach to major foreign policy issues will hurt Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.
What the White House wants on taxes
The Trump administration recently sent House Republicans a list with proposed new tax cuts for made-in-America businesses as the GOP rushes to finalize its reconciliation package.
Trump’s budget plan falls flat on the Hill
Trump’s FY2026 budget proposal would essentially hold spending flat but with huge changes in how it’s divvied up between defense and non-defense discretionary spending.
US attorney nominee on thin ice
Ed Martin is facing backlash from Senate Republicans, raising fresh doubts about his confirmation prospects.
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The Medicaid ad wars continue on Long Island
An avalanche of Medicaid messaging led LaLota to cut a franked ad defending his position as simply looking to cut abuse in health care programs.
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Malliotakis is praising what a $30,000 SALT cap would do for her district, breaking with fellow New Yorkers on the deduction limit.
Three things we learned from crypto’s Senate flop
The Senate’s first-ever move to incorporate digital assets into the regulated financial system disintegrated on Thursday.
House Dems’ strategy for blockbuster tax markup
House Democrats on the panel are preparing to drag things into the night to present their alternative vision for the tax code