In a surprising move, the Senate Finance Committee gave a green light to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary. This decision came after a heated debate and a series of intense hearings the previous week. Republicans, numbering 14, including key figures like Senate Majority Leader John Thune and S...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is up for a major role in the nation’s health department, and his future lies in the hands of a key senator, Bill Cassidy, a doctor from Louisiana. Kennedy is a controversial pick. Cassidy, is a key gatekeeper to Kennedy’s confirmation. He's got some questions. Many people expect his upcoming vote will settle this matter. It's complicated....
Bernie Sanders, a long-time progressive voice in the Senate, has expressed interest in joining the Finance Committee, which is set to be led by Republicans. This move would bring a strong advocate for social programs to the table, as Sanders aims to shield Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from potential cuts. Medicaid, in particular, is a hot topic for the upc...
As lawmakers debate the impending expiration of tax breaks after 2025, the stakes are high for millions of families and small businesses. Enacted by former President Donald Trump in 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought sweeping tax changes, including temporary provisions that will automatically expire without Congressional action. So, what's at stake, and w...