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A small tariff provision of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” spurred an expensive lobbying battle between special interests in ...

In a state of uncertainty, skeptical of both parties, and settled into a “wait and see” attitude when it comes to Beltway Republicans and Democrats and the Big Beautiful Bill. What we do know is that ...

History's lesson is clear: greatness is not a birthright. It is a wager on the future. And it demands the courage to build.

The bill, signed by President Trump on July 4, will offer tax breaks for some in New Jersey, but lower-income residents will lose crucial benefits.

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday praised President Donald J. Trump’s signing of the sweeping federal tax and spending ...

With its language and numbers final, the law itself may offer the clearest picture. However, some find themselves at odds ...

Officials say even those with private insurance will face higher costs and longer ER waits as hospitals scramble to make up ...

Republicans have a paper-thin House majority — as demonstrated by the 218-214 final vote on Trump’s high priority bill — and ...

After Trump signed the "big, beautiful bill" into law, several leaders pointed out how it will impact Medicaid coverage and ...

Now that President Donald Trump signed the bill, workers will be able to deduct up to $25,000 in reported tips and $12,500 in ...

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4. Does it deliver on Trump's promises?