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Don’t kill the ‘one big, beautiful bill,’ but do downsize the deficit growth

Mike Johnson · Washington

Don’t kill the ‘one big, beautiful bill,’ but do downsize the deficit growth

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Defying the laws of political gravity, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) wrangled a razor-thin Republican majority to pass the president’s “one big, beautiful bill” by a single-vote margin. The 215-214 score included most House Republicans, ranging from the SALT RINOs,…See the Story

House Republicans Banking on ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to Boost Midterm Chances, Stop Dem Plans for Third Trump Impeachment

Mike Johnson · Washington

House Republicans Banking on ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to Boost Midterm Chances, Stop Dem Plans for Third Trump Impeachment

75% Right coverage: 4 sources

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told The Post that the party wants Americans to "feel the effects" of Trump's agenda ahead of November 2026.See the Story

Northbound I-49 Back Open After Wednesday Morning Crash Near Washington

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Northbound I-49 Back Open After Wednesday Morning Crash Near Washington

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

UPDATE, 3:30 p.m.: DOTD reports that the crash has been cleared. ORIGINAL STORY: WASHINGTON, La. (KLFY) -- Motorists heading north on I-49 in St. Landry Parish should seek an alternate route this morning. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, all northbound lanes are blocked on I-49 just north of Washington. According to DOTD, the crash occurred at 7:52 a.m. just south of the exit to La. 10/La. 182. This story …See the Story

Sen. Kennedy Just Gave Howard Lutnick Best Example Why Reciprocal Tariffs Don’t Work - Coalition For A Prosperous America

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) might not have meant to lampoon the concept of reciprocal tariffs. In fact, he may even be in favor of them. But he proved on Wednesday in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that reciprocal tariffs will never work. By the time the Committee hearing with Lutnick was over, it seemed pretty clear that the Trump administration has shifting ideas about reciprocity today, and are …Howard Lutnick · Argentina See the Story

Mike Johnson stymied investigations into House members by gutting watchdog: NYT

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) undermined ethics investigations into lawmakers by crippling a key watchdog for months, The New York Times reported on Friday afternoon.The result was that for three months, some 4,000 complaints sent to the Office of Congressional Conduct went unanswered and uninve...Mike Johnson · Washington See the Story

Johnson cites ‘activist’ judges in justifying Trump tax bill provision that defangs courts - Washington Examiner

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) argued that unprecedented nationwide injunctions blocking President Donald Trump’s agenda justify a controversial legislative provision now being considered by Congress that restricts such legal intervention. The Senate is debating Trump’s “big beautiful bill” after the House passed the tax legislation last week. One of the provisions provoking outcry from Democrats is a measure that would restrict federal cour…Donald Trump · Washington Read Article

'Considerable changes': Mike Johnson's budget victory lap rained on by skeptical senators

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

House Republican Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) took a victory lap in a speech Thursday in which he cheered President Donald Trump for his leadership. Meanwhile, the bill he's so excited about still must pass the Senate — and things aren't looking good. "Today wouldn't be possible without the leadership of arguably the most powerful and most successful and most respected president in the modern era of United States," Johnson gushed about Trump.Reut…Mike Johnson · Washington Read Article

Should Teenagers Have 401(k)s? These Senators Think So

New Senate bill aims to lower 401(k) age limit to 18, expanding retirement savings access for young American workers.Finance · Washington Read Article

'I am sick!' Enraged MAGA fans snap as House GOP snarls Trump's agenda

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The inability of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to deliver Donald Trump's "big beautiful" budget bill out of the GOP-dominated House Budget Committee has supporters of the president spitting mad.Republicans were sent home for the week by the leadership after the bill cobbled together by the Republican leadership failed on a 16-21 vote.Worse still for Johnson was the loss of five hardliner caucus members, Chip Roy of Texas, Ralph Norman (SC), …Mike Johnson · Washington Read Article

Washington Elementary awarded free books thanks to the Scripps Howard Fund

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Students at Washington Elementary received a surprise that sparked big smiles and even bigger imaginationsa summer-themed Scholastic Book Fair, made possible by the Scripps Howard Funds If You Give a Child a Book campaign.Each of the schools 123 students was able to select five brand new books to build their own personal librarygiving them a total of 615 books to take home and read over the summer.Stacks of colorful books lined tables in the sch…Washington · Washington Read Article

GOP Tax Package Poses Concerns for Nonprofit Groups

House Ways and Means Committee Republicans advanced their portion of budget legislation on May 14 in a party-line vote, though the legislation is expected to change substantially before final passage. As ASAE reported to members earlier this week, the 389-page tax package includes a range of tax cuts and increases, including several provisions that pose real concerns for associations and the broader tax-exempt sector. These include: Fringe Be…Republican Party · Washington Read Article

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