The idea of taxing the wealthy to fund tax cuts and spending reductions has sparked debate among Republicans. This discussion comes as they struggle to find $1. 5 trillion in spending cuts to balance out the tax reductions they want to make permanent. The former president has suggested that he woul
The Republican Party is in a pickle. They're trying to push through a big bill, but they can't agree on how to handle Medicaid. Some Republicans are worried about cutting Medicaid too much, while others want to slash spending to reduce the deficit. It's a tough spot for Speaker Mike Johnson, who's t
The midterm elections are fast approaching, and the Republican Party is strategizing to keep their hold on power. This is especially true in the Senate, where the GOP is putting considerable effort into winning over Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia to run for the Senate. Republicans are well
In North Carolina, a quiet change happened at the end of the last legislative session. Republicans snuck in a new rule. This rule gave the state auditor the job of picking the state elections board. Before this, governors had been in charge of this task since 1901. Critics saw this move as a clear a
The Republican Party has a new plan for federal student loans. They want to make big changes to how students borrow and repay money for college. This plan aims to simplify the repayment process and cut federal spending by over $330 billion. The goal is to help pay for extended tax cuts. The plan in
The House of Representatives, led by Republicans, has stopped an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app. This app allows for encrypted messaging. Hegseth is accused of sharing sensitive military information about operations in Yemen in March. This information was
The first hundred days of Trump's second term have been a mix of expectations and disappointments for many Americans. The majority of people think he's focusing on the wrong things, and even some Republicans are unsure if he's got his priorities straight. About 4 in 10 Americans think he's been a "t
The idea of raising taxes on millionaires is facing strong opposition from top Republicans. President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson have both spoken out against it. They argue that such a move could drive wealthy individuals out of the country. Trump pointed out that with modern transp
A recent town hall in Florida turned into a heated debate when Congressman Byron Donalds faced a crowd eager to challenge his views. The event was anything but calm, with attendees frequently shouting and interrupting the congressman. Donalds, a member of the House Oversight Committee, found himself
The hip-hop group Kneecap from Ireland made waves at Coachella 2025, but not for their music. They performed in the Sonora tent. The screens behind them displayed messages about genocide, criticism of Israel, and calls to "free Palestine. " They also criticized the U. S. for backing Israel milita
