As DOGE hammers away at the US government, Republicans stir with quiet objections
While Democrats have been speaking out against President Donald Trump's federal cuts, Republicans are just beginning to stir.
Former longtime Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan is convicted in corruption trial
A Chicago Democrat who once set much of Illinois’ political agenda as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history ...
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Deadlines near for 2025’s new state laws
This year’s session of the Washington State Legislature is already a month old, and crucial deadlines are set in the weeks ...
Tennessee governor to sign new school voucher program that will exclude some immigrant families
Gov. Bill Lee will sign legislation designed to drastically expand school voucher access throughout the Volunteer State that ...
House Republicans unveil blueprint to extend $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and lift the debt ceiling
WASHINGTON — (AP) — House Republicans released a budget plan Wednesday that sets the stage for advancing many of President ...
Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump's director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line
WASHINGTON — (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump's director of national ...
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Republicans split on best path to advance Trump's agenda in Congress
Republicans may control both chambers of Congress but leaders in the House and Senate have very different ideas about the ...
Trump’s former personal lawyer defends him at a Senate hearing and decries ‘partisan lawfare’
President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, criticized the criminal cases against the Republican as ...
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WA Democrats debating ‘tax the rich’ property plan as alternative to cap increase
Lawmakers are exploring a plan to create a tax exemption for primary homes while placing a heavier burden on luxury ...
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WA Democrats back bill to raise revenue. But critics say folks ‘not in the mood’ for more taxes
Braun also pointed to a recent business-sponsored poll that found 76% of voters think the Legislature already has the funding it needs to address critical issues. More taxes could spike the cost of ...
Federal judge won't prevent withholding of FEMA funding for New York City migrant hotel stays
U.S. District Judge John McConnell in Rhode Island ruled that the government's bid to withhold Federal Emergency Management ...
Georgia Senate bill would cut funding for adult gender-affirming care, but it may have cloudy future
Georgia’s state Senate has passed a bill that would cut off public funding for gender affirming care for adults.