“Instead of choosing to protect the American people, they chose to protect billionaires and corporations,” said the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee. House Republicans advanced their budget plan out of committee Thursday night after a 12-hour markup session during which they rejected dozens of Democratic amendments, including proposed changes that would have protected […]
“Congress has a choice—they can either extend a failed policy or create tax reform that actually works for Main Street and communities.” As the Trump administration and congressional Republicans pursue trillions of dollars in new tax giveaways for wealthy individuals and corporations, economists and pollsters this week are warning about how devastating the GOP’s plan would be […]
Murkowski votes to confirm despite her concerns over his views on vaccines and selective interpretation of science; Sullivan also votes yes From Alaska Beacon Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, announced Wednesday in a social media post that she would support Kennedy’s confirmation, though she wrote she continued “to have concerns about Mr. Kennedy’s views on vaccines and […]
“This is what the tech oligarchy looks like,” one writer said of a forecasted $400 million contract for the Elon Musk-owned company. A State Department procurement document was edited Wednesday night to remove the name “Tesla” after media outlets highlighted a forecasted $400 million contract for the company led by Elon Musk, who is currently working […]