Senior Congress and Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin breaks down the signature policy changes laid out in the recently passed GOP budget.

President Donald Trump falsely claims the ‘biggest tax cuts ever’ while Democrats add in the impact of a Biden-era policy.

Repeal had momentum until Sen. John McCain strode into the chamber and signaled thumbs-down. McCain, the 2008 GOP ...

Reagan’s aim was to justify real-life changes to policies, including the shrinking of the social safety net, as recounted by ...

Overtime hours and tips are lagniappe for some, but for others, they help them survive. Now, you might not have to pay taxes on either.

The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' promises tax relief for retirees, but could it worsen the financial health of the U.S. Social ...

Live updates and the latest news as the Trump administration is expected to announce new trade actions and Pete Hegseth and ...

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For many seniors, the tax burden on Social Security benefits has been a constant concern. A new proposal, the 'One Big ...

During his campaign, Trump promised to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits. While that measure was cut from ...

The Trump administration is conducting a spiteful investigation against former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA ...

Many middle-class and wealthy families will see some benefits from the new legislation. But programs that help low-income ...