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Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
Read full article: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidiesThere’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic.
NC lawmakers likely to propose tougher pretrial release laws after fatal stabbing
Read full article: NC lawmakers likely to propose tougher pretrial release laws after fatal stabbingNorth Carolina's Republican legislative leaders are pushing for stricter pretrial release laws after a Ukrainian refugee was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte train.
Some National Guard to remain in DC through November after Trump's emergency order is set to expire
Read full article: Some National Guard to remain in DC through November after Trump's emergency order is set to expireSome National Guard troops from outside the District of Columbia will remain in the nation’s capital at least through the end of November at the request of the Trump administration.
Two DC teens arrested in congressional intern's fatal shooting
Read full article: Two DC teens arrested in congressional intern's fatal shootingTwo teenagers have been arrested on murder charges in the killing of a congressional intern who was struck by stray bullets during a shooting in the nation’s capital.
NCAA considers rule requiring athletes to disclose NIL deals from high school, junior college
Read full article: NCAA considers rule requiring athletes to disclose NIL deals from high school, junior collegeThe NCAA is considering a rule requiring incoming Division I athletes to disclose name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals from high school or junior college.
Democratic senator warns of 'Power 2' owning college sports if NCAA-backed SCORE Act becomes law
Read full article: Democratic senator warns of 'Power 2' owning college sports if NCAA-backed SCORE Act becomes lawA Democratic U.S. lawmaker sent a letter to leaders at the more than 350 Division I schools across the country, warning of a two-tier college system with haves and have-nots if a proposed bill to regulate the industry passes without changes.
Finding Solutions Where Homelessness and Addiction Overlap in Roanoke
Read full article: Finding Solutions Where Homelessness and Addiction Overlap in RoanokeRoanoke’s State of the City address highlighted homelessness and addiction as continuing challenges, with local groups like RAM House and Roanoke Valley Collective Response stressing that breaking stereotypes is key to providing support.
Democrats release plan to boost party's California US House seats in fight for Congress
Read full article: Democrats release plan to boost party's California US House seats in fight for CongressDemocrats have unveiled a proposal that could give California’s dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversary
Read full article: Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversaryThe Voting Rights Act was signed into law 60 years ago but has been slowly eroding for more than a decade.
Texas Democrats fleeing state to block redistricting vote follows strategy that's had mixed results
Read full article: Texas Democrats fleeing state to block redistricting vote follows strategy that's had mixed resultsTexas Democrats have fled the state in an effort to keep Republicans from approving a new U.S. House map that could boost their slim congressional majority next year.
Democrats launching summer blitz to press Republicans on Trump spending plan
Read full article: Democrats launching summer blitz to press Republicans on Trump spending planDemocrats are launching a nationwide summer blitz designed to force vulnerable Republicans to defend President Donald Trump’s big tax and spending bill, especially Medicaid cuts.
Football season looms with no clear guidance in athlete battles to win more eligibility from NCAA
Read full article: Football season looms with no clear guidance in athlete battles to win more eligibility from NCAAThe wave of lawsuits from college athletes seeking another season of eligibility seems to be slowing down.
How redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections
Read full article: How redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House electionsRedistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling.
House GOP seeks to censure Democrat McIver over New Jersey detention center incident
Read full article: House GOP seeks to censure Democrat McIver over New Jersey detention center incidentA House Republican is seeking to censure Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey over an incident stemming from a congressional oversight visit to a new immigration detention facility in her state.
House subcommittee votes to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein files
Read full article: House subcommittee votes to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein filesA House subcommittee has voted to subpoena the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump's urging, but there's a risk
Read full article: Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump's urging, but there's a riskTexas Republicans are poised to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special session that starts Monday.
What to know as Texas' search for flood victims stretches into a third week
Read full article: What to know as Texas' search for flood victims stretches into a third weekThe number of people still missing in a Texas county ravaged by deadly flooding over the Fourth of July holiday weekend now stands at three, down from nearly 100.
Trump signs new stablecoin regulations into law, a major milestone for crypto industry
Read full article: Trump signs new stablecoin regulations into law, a major milestone for crypto industryPresident Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act into law, setting new regulations for stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency tied to assets like the U.S. dollar.
Searching for pennies: With the cut in federal funding public broadcasters are looking to cope
Read full article: Searching for pennies: With the cut in federal funding public broadcasters are looking to copeIn Alaska, a public radio station general manager took a moment from a busy day warning her community about a possible tsunami for a special task — sending a text message to Sen. Lisa Murkowski urging her to vote against a measure to strip federal funding of NPR and PBS.
Republicans declared it 'crypto' week in the House. It's not going as planned
Read full article: Republicans declared it 'crypto' week in the House. It's not going as plannedHouse Republicans are struggling with cryptocurrency legislation that they had expected to pass during what they dubbed “crypto week.”.
Suspected Kentucky church shooter had a domestic violence hearing the next day
Read full article: Suspected Kentucky church shooter had a domestic violence hearing the next dayThe man accused of killing two women at a Kentucky church and wounding a state trooper in separate shootings had been expected in court for a domestic violence hearing the next day.
Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with China-backed scholarship program
Read full article: Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with China-backed scholarship programDartmouth College and the University of Notre Dame say they're ending their participation in a Chinese scholarship program.
“No Kings” protests take place in Southwest Virginia on Independence Day
Read full article: “No Kings” protests take place in Southwest Virginia on Independence DayAs many of us mark July 4th with celebrations and fireworks, some Roanoke residents decided to spend the day protesting Donald Trump and his administration as part of the national “No Kings” protests.
North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'
Read full article: North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed three anti-DEI bills and another targeting transgender rights.
House GOP struggles to win over holdouts on Trump's tax bill in late-night session
Read full article: House GOP struggles to win over holdouts on Trump's tax bill in late-night sessionHouse Republicans strained through a day of starts and stops trying to advance President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts package.
NCAA's House settlement era begins, shaking up college athletics as some schools opt out
Read full article: NCAA's House settlement era begins, shaking up college athletics as some schools opt outThe NCAA’s House settlement era has launched, with athletic programs across the country free to start paying millions to their athletes in the biggest change in the history of college athletics.
What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill that passed the Senate
Read full article: What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill that passed the SenateAt some 887 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie
Read full article: Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tieSenate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans “got the job done” in passing President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill moving through the Senate
Read full article: What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill moving through the SenateAt some 940 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill now before the Senate
Read full article: What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill now before the SenateAt some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
Funding of Olympic sports a bargaining chip as NCAA seeks antitrust help, AP sources say
Read full article: Funding of Olympic sports a bargaining chip as NCAA seeks antitrust help, AP sources sayCollege sports leaders seeking antitrust and other protections from Congress have a potential bargaining chip: School assurances that they will provide funding for their increasingly imperiled Olympic programs, by far the biggest pipeline of talent for Team USA.
What's in and out of Trump's big bill as Senate races to meet Fourth of July deadline
Read full article: What's in and out of Trump's big bill as Senate races to meet Fourth of July deadlinePresident Donald Trump says “NO ONE GOES ON VACATION” until the big, beautiful bill is on his desk by the Fourth of July deadline.
Virginia lawmakers react to U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear bases
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers react to U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear basesThe strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities received mixed responses from local lawmakers. The decision garnered criticism from Democrats such as Sen. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, but was praised by Republican representatives, as well as Gov. Youngkin.
New Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom
Read full article: New Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroomTexas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new state law that will make the state the nation’s largest to attempt to impose such a mandate.
How Senate Republicans want to change the tax breaks in Trump's big bill
Read full article: How Senate Republicans want to change the tax breaks in Trump's big billHouse and Senate Republicans are taking different approaches when it comes to the tax cuts that lawmakers are looking to include in their massive tax bill.
Senate Republicans double down and target clean energy in draft tax bill
Read full article: Senate Republicans double down and target clean energy in draft tax billA proposal by Senate Republicans would adjust the pace at which some crucial home energy efficiency and electric vehicle tax credits are phased out in timelines different from what House Republicans proposed in the multitrillion-dollar tax bill they passed last month.
Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators after Minnesota shootings
Read full article: Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators after Minnesota shootingsThreats to members of Congress are on the rise, security officials told senators at an emergency briefing in the wake of the killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker in her home over the weekend.
Democrats criticize latest effort by Congress to regulate college sports as setback for athletes
Read full article: Democrats criticize latest effort by Congress to regulate college sports as setback for athletesThe latest effort by Congress to regulate college sports is generating predictable partisan outrage.
Utah Republican proposes sale of more than 2 million acres of US lands
Read full article: Utah Republican proposes sale of more than 2 million acres of US landsMore than 2 million acres of federal lands would be sold or transferred to states or other entities under a budget proposal from Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee.
$14 billion in clean energy projects have been canceled in the US this year, analysis says
Read full article: $14 billion in clean energy projects have been canceled in the US this year, analysis saysA new analysis finds that more than $14 billion in clean energy projects in the U.S. have been canceled this year.
Texas is closer to putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a key vote
Read full article: Texas is closer to putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a key voteA push to put the Ten Commandments on display in all Texas public school classrooms is closer to reaching Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.
At 3 a.m. in the Capitol, the Speaker of the House pauses to share his place for prayer
Read full article: At 3 a.m. in the Capitol, the Speaker of the House pauses to share his place for prayerSpeaker Mike Johnson was rushing through the halls of the Capitol during the overnight House vote on President Donald Trump's big tax bill.
Tax bill passed by House Republicans would gut Biden-era clean energy tax credits
Read full article: Tax bill passed by House Republicans would gut Biden-era clean energy tax creditsThe budget reconciliation bill passed by House Republicans early Thursday would gut clean energy tax credits that Democrats approved three years ago.
The Latest: House passes Trump’s big tax bill in overnight session
Read full article: The Latest: House passes Trump’s big tax bill in overnight sessionHouse Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the skeptics and unifying his ranks to muscle President Donald Trump’s priority bill to approval.
House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session
Read full article: House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night sessionHouse Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the skeptics and unifying his ranks to muscle President Donald Trump’s priority bill to approval Thursday.
Trump's 'beautiful' bill spans more than 1,000 pages. Here's what's inside it
Read full article: Trump's 'beautiful' bill spans more than 1,000 pages. Here's what's inside itHouse Republicans are getting closer to passing President Donald Trump’s tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security.
Trump budget would cut ocean data and leave boaters, anglers and forecasters scrambling for info
Read full article: Trump budget would cut ocean data and leave boaters, anglers and forecasters scrambling for infoSweeping research cuts in President Donald Trump's proposed budget would target an ocean-monitoring system that scientists say is crucial to predicting tsunami escape routes and hurricane intensity and helping ships navigate dangerous harbors safely.
Trump's 'beautiful' bill spans 1,116 pages. Here's what's inside it
Read full article: Trump's 'beautiful' bill spans 1,116 pages. Here's what's inside itRepublicans continue to make progress on President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security, though considerable divisions remain as Speaker Mike Johnson attempts to bridge the differences in his conference.
Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump's bill
Read full article: Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump's billThere were cheers when Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee signed off on the GOP tax breaks bill after a round-the-clock session that pushed President Donald Trump’s package past overwhelming Democratic opposition.
What's in Trump's big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and more
Read full article: What's in Trump's big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and moreRepublicans in Congress are moving with rapid speed to advance President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security funding.
House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchers
Read full article: House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchersHouse Republicans want to set aside up to $5 billion a year for scholarships to help families send their children to private and religious schools, marking an unprecedented effort to use public money to pay for private education.
House Republicans target clean energy tax credits and pollution rules in budget proposal
Read full article: House Republicans target clean energy tax credits and pollution rules in budget proposalHouse Republicans have proposed cutting billions of dollars in funding for Biden-era climate and environmental programs, including clean energy tax credits.
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
Read full article: House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without careHouse Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”.
Tax the rich? Slash spending? Republicans wrestle with economic priorities in the Trump era
Read full article: Tax the rich? Slash spending? Republicans wrestle with economic priorities in the Trump eraThe Republican Party is trying to figure out what it stands for in terms of economic policy during the second Trump administration.
GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump's tax breaks bill
Read full article: GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump's tax breaks billAs Republican leaders draft President Donald Trump’s big bill of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, dozens of more moderate Republicans from contested congressional districts have positioned themselves at the center of the negotiating table.
House GOP backing off some Medicaid cuts as report shows millions of people would lose health care
Read full article: House GOP backing off some Medicaid cuts as report shows millions of people would lose health careHouse Republicans appear to be backing off some, but not all, of the steep reductions to the Medicaid program as part of their big tax breaks bill.
'Hands tied': Athletes left in dark as NCAA settlement leaves murky future for nonrevenue sports
Read full article: 'Hands tied': Athletes left in dark as NCAA settlement leaves murky future for nonrevenue sportsPending approval, the $2.8 billion House settlement will allow schools to share revenue with athletes directly for use of their name, image and likeness.
As Trump battles elite colleges, House GOP looks to hike endowment tax by at least tenfold
Read full article: As Trump battles elite colleges, House GOP looks to hike endowment tax by at least tenfoldAs Congress looks to slash spending and raise revenue for President Donald Trump’s tax bill, Republicans have turned attention to the huge endowments amassed by the country’s wealthiest colleges.
What's in Trump's big bill? Money for migrant clampdown but tax breaks and program cuts hit 'bumps'
Read full article: What's in Trump's big bill? Money for migrant clampdown but tax breaks and program cuts hit 'bumps'Congress is drafting President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security and deportation funds.
Iowa immigrant group is alarmed by a state lawmaker's demand for confidential information
Read full article: Iowa immigrant group is alarmed by a state lawmaker's demand for confidential informationA state lawmaker has demanded that an Iowa immigrant rights organization turn over private details about the nonprofit’s legal clients, donors and list of members.
Democrats flood competitive Michigan district as GOP incumbent seeks governor's office
Read full article: Democrats flood competitive Michigan district as GOP incumbent seeks governor's officeA number of Democrats are launching bids in a suddenly competitive House district in Michigan after the Republican incumbent earlier this week announced a run for governor.
Republican-led House passes bill to limit nationwide orders from federal district judges
Read full article: Republican-led House passes bill to limit nationwide orders from federal district judgesThe House has passed a bill that limits the authority of federal district judges to issue nationwide orders.
House GOP holdouts threaten Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill as Speaker Johnson postpones vote
Read full article: House GOP holdouts threaten Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill as Speaker Johnson postpones voteHouse Republicans have abruptly postponed a late evening vote on their budget framework as grave misgivings from conservative GOP lawmakers threw it in flux.
Senate GOP approves framework for Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts after late-night session
Read full article: Senate GOP approves framework for Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts after late-night sessionThe Republican-controlled Senate has approved a budget framework that includes multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts.
Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar
Read full article: Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproarAfter a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump’s ”“big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout
Read full article: Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkoutBoxed into a vote on outlawing spending on gender affirming care for transgender prisoners, Georgia Democrats chose a third option Wednesday.
Trump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cuts
Read full article: Trump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cutsRepublican senators unveiled a budget proposal that’s central to President Donald Trump’s agenda of tax breaks, spending cuts and border security.
Republicans reject Speaker Johnson's effort to block parents in the U.S. House from proxy voting
Read full article: Republicans reject Speaker Johnson's effort to block parents in the U.S. House from proxy votingHouse Speaker Mike Johnson suffered a decisive defeat after he tried and failed to squash a proposal for new parents in Congress to able to vote by proxy, rather than in person, as they care for newborns.
Georgia bill to codify IVF heads to governor after getting overwhelming support in both chambers
Read full article: Georgia bill to codify IVF heads to governor after getting overwhelming support in both chambersA Georgia bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization got overwhelming in the state Senate and will likely go to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature soon.
Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuits
Read full article: Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuitsThe second part of Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priority to limit lawsuits and large verdicts won final approval from the House on Thursday.
Trump withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador, citing tight GOP House margin
Read full article: Trump withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador, citing tight GOP House marginThe White House has pulled Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
Read full article: New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwideNew Hampshire has tested out its new law requiring people to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania's state legislative special elections
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania's state legislative special electionsVoters in two Pennsylvania state legislative districts will elect new members in special elections Tuesday.
Democrats clashed over their shutdown strategy. But the party's identity crisis runs far deeper
Read full article: Democrats clashed over their shutdown strategy. But the party's identity crisis runs far deeperDemocrats are confronting stark divisions within their party as leaders grapple with their losses in the 2024 election cycle and how to confront an emboldened Trump administration.
Kentucky GOP lawmakers vote to protect conversion therapy
Read full article: Kentucky GOP lawmakers vote to protect conversion therapyKentucky’s Republican lawmakers have passed a bill that protects conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youths They want to undo restrictions that Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear placed on the practice.
Virginia lawmakers react to Trump-backed CR, following worries of a government shutdown
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers react to Trump-backed CR, following worries of a government shutdownLocal Representatives Ben Cline, Morgan Griffith, and John McGuire, as well as U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner are reacting to the recent passing of the Trump-backed CR.