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The Trump administration is seeking the temporary reassignment of laid-off firefighter and coal mining safety research staff. A spokesperson from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mentioned that the current rep, possibly permanent.

A new report highlights how the Dogecoin (DOGE) initiative has disproportionately affected red states by focusing its AmeriCorps efforts there. The analysis suggests that the cryptocurrency’s community-driven approach has led to increased investment and support in these regions, potentially shifting local economic dynamics.

RFK Jr. is set to appoint Rich Danker as the new head of communications for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The departure of the previous official, who left days into his tenure, has left the department scrambling to stabilize its messaging and public engagement efforts.

Conservatives are voicing alarm over the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recent budget cuts, which have dismantled significant research teams. These cuts, they argue, undermine initiatives that supported the Trump administration’s

Federal workers, Democratic lawmakers, state officials, and independent legal experts argue that maintaining offices with minimal staff is unconstitutional. Legal challenges could lead to the dissolution of these offices.

A recent news article discusses how a last-minute contract decision by former President Donald Trump has raised concerns about the future funding of brain banks. The decision, made shortly before the contract expiration date, has led to a halt in donations to these institutions, which are crucial for research in neuroscience and related fields.

President Trump has pledged to slash prescription drug costs by aligning U.S. prices with international rates, a move expected to face lawsuits from pharmaceutical giants.

The CEO of a wellness company has filed an ethics complaint against a top adviser to RFK Jr., igniting an internal struggle within the MAHA organization. This dispute centers around a former HHS employee who co-founded a healthcare payments company and is now clashing with a rival CEO over alleged ethical violations.

The chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee is preparing for a pivotal moment in his legislative agenda as he seeks to push forward with a significant overhaul of Medicaid. This reform, which has been a long-standing goal for the Republican leader, now faces considerable resistance from both within his party and across the political…

House Republican leaders have won support from key moderates by backing off the most controversial Medicaid overhaul proposals, but this has created new risks for the GOP’s domestic policy megabill. Fierce pushback from hospitals and clinics is adding pressure on Republicans as the House Energy and Commerce Committee prepares for a marathon markup.

Sen. Ron Johnson has stated he will not support the House-drafted GOP megabill, highlighting ongoing tensions within the Republican Party over the bill’s deficit-reduction targets. The House GOP bill aims to cut spending by at least $1.5 trillion, but Johnson warns the proposed reductions may be delayed for years, making them unlikely to materialize.

The House GOP’s new tax legislation includes several of President Trump’s requested tax breaks, such as extending 2017 tax cuts and adding deductions for auto loans and sports team purchases. However, key elements like eliminating the carried interest loophole and raising taxes on the wealthy were not included, while some provisions are set to expire.

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released estimates indicating that the Medicaid provisions in the GOP megabill could result in 10.3 million people losing coverage under the health safety net program and 7.6 million becoming uninsured. These predictions have been outlined in a CBO report released on Tuesday, with the report coinciding with the House…

Senate Republicans are pushing to vote on a proposal to revoke federal waivers allowing California to set its own emissions standards, risking heightened debate over Senate rules. The measure, which could see a floor vote as early as next week, faces potential challenges from party leaders who have not yet committed to the timeline.

Speaker Mike Johnson indicates that House Republicans are making progress toward resolving a contentious tax provision issue related to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction. This deal, a key component of the GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ involves increasing the deduction cap, which is currently $10,000, and discussing potential adjustments for high-income filers and joint…

House Republicans are racing against the clock to advance their comprehensive budget bill on Friday, despite mounting challenges from internal disagreements and external pressures. The bill, aimed at redefining fiscal policy, is facing resistance from hardline conservatives over Medicaid work requirements, IRA tax credits, and federal pension reforms.

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is pushing for significant spending cuts as part of the GOP’s domestic policy bill. His demands for trillions of dollars in cuts could complicate the GOP’s ability to secure a party-line vote on the megabill.

The use of drones by Israel and Ukraine in their conflicts has demonstrated the transformative potential of drone warfare, compelling the U.S. to re-evaluate its technological preparedness. Pentagon officials have emphasized the need for enhanced air defense systems and counter-drone technologies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Conservative Republicans, including hardliners like Rep. Paul Gosar and Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris, are expressing dissatisfaction with the megabill to pass President Trump’s agenda. The bill’s Medicaid provisions have drawn criticism for not sufficiently addressing concerns about waste, fraud, and abuse in the program. Speaker Mike Johnson now faces the challenge of securing the…

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a Republican tax package after a contentious hearing, with the bill set to move to the Budget Committee. The legislation includes both tax cuts and hikes on specific targets, but faces unresolved issues over expanding the state and local tax deduction.

House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith (R-Mo.) says there’s only about $50 billion available to increase the state-and-local-tax (SALT) deduction, despite a proposed tripling to $30,000. Five New York, New Jersey, and California Republicans have threatened to withhold their support without further enhancements.

Speaker Mike Johnson has declared support for a ban on stock trading by members of Congress, citing concerns over the appearance of impropriety and past abuses. His stance aligns with leading Democrats like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who backed a similar measure last month.

House Democrats are countering Republican attacks on their fundraising platform ActBlue by demanding the Treasury Department provide suspicious activity reports on GOP and Trump-aligned fundraising sites, including WinRed and America PAC. The inquiry follows Trump’s push to investigate ActBlue for foreign donations and alleged corruption, with Democrats accusing the GOP of ignoring similar issues within…

Alaska’s lone House lawmaker supports the GOP plan to shift food aid costs to states, affecting his home state with high payment error rates. The plan, proposed under the House Agriculture Committee, could force Alaska and other states to absorb costs or cut benefits for low-income residents.

The White House is considering a two-year runway to codify DOGE cuts amid congressional resistance, potentially opening the door to legal challenges over the Impoundment Control Act. The Republican Senate has expressed skepticism, calling the proposed cuts politically and legally problematic.

Middle Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar has abandoned his plan to force a House vote on impeaching President Donald Trump, citing mounting pressure from fellow Democrats and the need to prioritize other legislative efforts. The decision comes as Democrats focus on opposing Republican tax-cut legislation and addressing potential cuts to Medicaid and other federal programs.

More than a dozen moderate House Republicans are urging party leaders to reverse key rollbacks of Democrats’ clean energy incentives, which were included in the Ways and Means Committee’s megabill. The group argues that the changes could stifle investments in renewable energy and increase energy costs, emphasizing the need for certainty for future projects.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov exchanged new proposals for ending the Ukraine war during talks in Malaysia, as President Trump considers escalating sanctions and military aid. Rubio mentioned that the discussion outlined a ‘new and different approach’ that could be presented to Trump, though details remain undisclosed.

House Agriculture Committee is urging industry groups to back its $300 billion spending cuts or risk losing the $60 billion in farm bill investments. Democrats have threatened to block support for the cuts to SNAP spending, complicating efforts to move the farm bill forward.

Speaker Mike Johnson is scrambling to negotiate with competing factions within his conference as the clock ticks to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda through the House next week.

Speaker Mike Johnson is racing to finalize the GOP’s megabill amid internal party disagreements, with key factions clashing over the state-and-local tax deduction (SALT) and Medicaid spending cuts. Lawmakers are still haggling over how to balance the budget and fund Trump’s domestic agenda, despite optimistic signals that progress is being made.

Ken Paxton’s challenge to John Cornyn in Texas has raised concerns about Trump’s potential influence on Senate primaries, with GOP leaders seeking his endorsement to protect incumbents. The party is wary of MAGA-aligned candidates upending their strategy.