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House Republicans are striving to pass President Trump's spending cuts and tax breaks bill by July 4, despite opposition from some within their party.

President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Act” is raising concerns that Medicaid cuts could close rural hospitals.

Live Free Illinois, alongside families, faith leaders, and community advocates, held a rally Wednesday to ask Congressman ...

Under the bill, The Congressional Budget Office said nearly 12 million more Americans would become uninsured by 2034.

Trump administration live updates: House leaders and White House officials scramble to sway GOP holdouts on Trump agenda bill ...

A June 2025 survey by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) found that 27% of nursing home providers said they would ...

While diners debate who serves the best seafood in Virginia Beach, a young mother on the other side of town is trying to figure out how to feed her young son. Her SNAP card ...

Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty on sex trafficking and racketeering—but could still face prison time for lesser ...

St. Louis County leadership put out a statement on the potential impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill on Wednesday July 2nd.

New Mexico politicians and business leaders react to the 'big, beautiful bill' passing the Senate and the effect it will have on the state.

The Democratic governor also gave President Donald Trump credit for reducing illegal border crossings to historic lows.