Republicans initiated markups on their reconciliation bill, sparking intense debates over Medicaid cuts, tax cuts, and food-benefit reductions. Three key committees engaged in marathon sessions Tuesday night, revealing significant challenges to meeting Speaker Mike Johnson's Memorial Day deadline for House passage. The shift from conceptual debate to concrete...
President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized 59 white South Africans who relocated to the US as "cowards," dismissing claims of persecution. He asserted that they are unhappy with efforts to address apartheid's inequities and predicted their return. The move follows claims by President Trump of a "genocide" of white farmers...
A Republican-led bill aiming to overhaul Medicaid is causing concern among patients and healthcare providers. The proposed changes include work requirements, co-pays, stricter eligibility checks, and citizenship verification, potentially causing 8.6 million people to lose coverage. Supporters argue the bill will save $715 billion over 10 years and...
Democrat John Ewing Jr. is projected to win Omaha's mayoral race, ending years of Republican control. Ewing, the Douglas County treasurer, defeated incumbent Republican Mayor Jean Stothert, who conceded Tuesday evening. With most votes counted, Ewing held a significant lead. A few thousand remaining ballots will be...
Pete Buttigieg is making a series of public appearances, sparking speculation about his political ambitions ahead of the 2028 presidential election. In a recent Iowa speech, he implicitly criticized the Trump administration's handling of veterans' affairs and broader economic policies, urging voters to resist Trump and restore faith in...
Twenty Democratic state attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits against the Trump administration, alleging threats to withhold billions in transportation and disaster-relief funds unless states comply with immigration enforcement actions. The lawsuits claim this violates the Constitution by usurping Congress's power over federal spending. While no funds are...
House Republicans are pushing through a massive tax cut bill totaling over $5 trillion, featuring extended tax cuts and increased standard deductions. However, the bill faces strong opposition due to proposed cuts to Medicaid, food stamps, and green energy initiatives. Democrats criticize the bill as favoring the wealthy...
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized the Trump administration's actions in an Iowa town hall, highlighting instances of threats to freedom of speech and due process. He condemned the Trump administration's handling of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation and urged Democrats to actively resist Trump's policies, rejecting a passive approach....
Sen. Adam Schiff and other Senate Democrats are requesting an investigation into the Department of Defense's role in facilitating the Trump administration's acceptance of a luxury jet donated by Qatar. The senators express concerns about constitutional, legal, and national security implications, alleging the transaction attempts to circumvent congressional oversight....
President Trump announced the lifting of US sanctions on Syria, following the Assad regime's fall. This decision, reportedly made in consultation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Erdogan, is a significant win for Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa. The move is expected to boost...
