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Thanks to Congress, Puerto Ricans Will Struggle Even More to Feed Their Families
The island imports more than 80 percent of its food, and residents already face rising prices and supply chain issues.
Democrats Force Reading of GOP’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” After Key Senate Vote
Democrats are hoping to draw out the bill's passage while highlighting provisions expected to harm US families.
GOP and Fetterman Block Senate War Powers Resolution Opposing US Attacks on Iran
“It is beyond absurd that we continue to finance Israel's wars,” said Bernie Sanders on the Senate floor.
Poll Shows GOP Senators Who Vote to Cut Medicaid Could Face Political Peril
A KFF Health Tracking Poll shows anxiety is high about looming Medicaid cuts among voters across the political spectrum.
Trump’s Budget Bill Is Going to Spike Energy Costs for Households Across the US
Congress is poised to increase energy bills by hundreds of dollars in order to block renewable energy projects.
Democrats Condemn Latest Trump Budget Request: “No Billionaire Left Behind”
The topline target of the Trump proposal aims to cut $163 billion from the 2026 fiscal budget.
Outcry Builds Over GOP Budget Rule Requiring Bond to Challenge Trump in Court
The provision will make it so only the well-to-do would be in a good position to launch legal challenges against Trump.
GOP Push to Ban State AI Laws Will Only Help Big Tech
The Republican budget bill blocking state regulations also allocates hundreds of millions in federal funds toward AI.
Bishop William Barber: GOP Budget Is a Form of Social and Political Murder
“The reason I use the word ‘murder’ is because they know that it’s going to cause death,” Barber says.
DOJ Charges New Jersey Congresswoman With Assault Following ICE Jail Visit
The baseless charges “should send a chill down the spine of every American," said Rep. Greg Casar.