Congressional representatives
The Republican budget scheme, officially known as H.R. 1, has been passed by the House of Representatives, despite objections from Democrats. According to Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, this bill will have devastating effects on tens of millions of Americans, including stripping health care from 17 million people, causing 18 million
Congressional representatives
Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) criticized the House GOP's recent passage of H.R. 1, their reconciliation budget bill, in a party-line 218-214 vote. As Golden voted against the bill, he highlighted its detrimental effects on the working poor and the nation's fiscal health. The bill, which
Congressional representatives
Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and his Democratic colleagues in Congress have strongly condemned the Republicans' Big Ugly Bill, which they claim will have devastating consequences for working families across the nation. The bill, they argue, makes the largest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in history, while providing more
Congressional representatives
California Congresswoman Sara Jacobs has introduced the Leveraging Estate Gains for America's Children and Youth Act, which would cut the newly passed federal estate tax exemption by more than half to $7 million, and dedicate 15% of the generated revenue to address the nation's ongoing child
Congressional representatives
Congresswoman Lori Trahan voted NO on the Republican reconciliation package, citing its catastrophic impacts on working families, seniors, and children with disabilities across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill, supported by President Donald Trump, would deliver nearly $1 trillion in tax cuts to the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans while
Taxation
As the House of Representatives passed a stunning $3 trillion legislation that will add significantly to the US deficit, lawmakers demonstrated a willingness to disregard economic risks for their own interests. The passage of this compendium bill, known as the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), represents a significant
Taxation
Labour's leader Sir Keir Starmer is set to change course on wealth taxes, following warnings from his senior adviser Liz Lloyd that recent levies on the rich may be undermining economic growth. The move comes as some Labour members call for a levy on assets above £10 million,
Taxation
House of Representative Republicans voted to pass President Donald Trump's signature second-term policy package, a $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill, to final passage with a tight margin of 218-214. The bill, which will become law after being sent to the President's desk,
Taxation
President Trump's latest proposal promises to balloon the national debt while providing massive tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans, all while gutting critical programs and services used by everyday families. The bill is set to raise taxes on low-income households, slash federal Medicaid funding, and decimate middle-class opportunities,
Taxation
The Republican-led push for the "Big Beautiful Bill" (BBB), also known as the "Tax Cuts and Balanced Budget Act," has sparked intense debate in Congress. At its core, the bill extends the 2017 tax cuts, benefiting the wealthy, and includes provisions that could harm low-income individuals
Musk, Elon
The rift between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has been escalating in recent weeks, with Musk's online attacks against Trump sparking a heated exchange. JD Vance, the US Vice President, weighed in on the feud, stating that Musk's actions were a "huge mistake" and
Rich people
Taylor Swift's net worth has now surpassed $1.6 billion USD, making her the second-richest musician in the world, behind only JAY-Z. Her wealth is primarily composed of nearly $600 million USD from touring and royalties, another $600 million USD from her music catalogue, and around $125 million
