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The president, meanwhile, presented a very different perspective in his remarks at a rally in Macomb County, Michigan.

After coaching college football, Tuberville was elected to the Senate in 2020. He is a staunch supporter of President Trump.

The fees, which are expected to raise $50 billion in 10 years, are intended to cover the revenue lost because EV drivers don’t pay the gas tax.

Members approved their budget reconciliation recommendations over the hourslong objections of Democrats.

Republicans seek to pass national higher education finance reform as part of a massive reconciliation bill.

The tally was along party lines, 216–208.

President Trump and Elon Musk have said they want to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal government.

The measure would undermine efforts to address ‘extraordinary threats to national security,’ an OMB memo says.

The Department of Government Efficiency reports $160 billion in savings amid legal challenges and other opposition.

The Treasury secretary said the new ‘x date’ to force a debt limit increase will be determined once tax receipts are fully collected.

The bill, backed by First Lady Melania Trump, received overwhelming bipartisan support.

Four committees are permitted to increase spending, while all others must suggest deep cuts in their areas of jurisdiction.

The longtime Virginia congressman will focus his energy on beating cancer.

Democrats backed Judge Dugan, while Republicans cautioned others who attempt to obstruct federal immigration enforcement.

An endorsement from Trump would give either candidate a boost to their candidacy. Paxton currently leads Cornyn by 11 percentage points in opinion polls.

The Democratic Primary field to replace Sen. Dick Durbin, who has served in office since 1997, is likely to get more competitive

The sentence of more than 7 years behind bars is what was requested by the Department of Justice.

The Democrats citied a ‘whistleblower report’ that claimed DOGE staffers accessed systems in a labor board.

A political organization co-founded by Hogg is dedicating $20 million to primary Democratic incumbents.