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Speaker Johnson backs congressional stock ban, cites ‘a few bad actors’ - Roll Call

“I’m in favor of that because I don’t think we should have any appearance of impropriety here,” Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday.

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The warring tribes within the Republican party – and how their differences could sink Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

ANALYSIS: The GOP is all on board for Medicaid work requirements. Beyond that, there’s little unity yet, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

After delay, Johnson appoints ethics watchdog board members - Roll Call

Speaker Mike Johnson named two appointees to an independent congressional ethics and oversight board, ending an unprecedented delay.

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Parents, your SNAP benefits are at risk – except for stay at home moms

Republicans’ legislation would also force states to shoulder more of the cost for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

The Independent UK

Trump is running for reelection (right now) - Roll Call

OPINION — President Donald Trump hasn't officially declared a reelection campaign, but he's acting like a candidate seeking a third term.

Roll Call

John Oliver on the ADF legal group: ‘A misleadingly friendly face on what is an utterly hateful ideology’

The Last Week Tonight host digs into the Christian conservative Alliance Defending Freedom that was behind the overturning of Roe v Wade, among other causes

The Guardian - US

Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ spending bill appears on life support as GOP looks to end some tax relief president created

Republicans might have to reduce the number of taxes cut by half a trillion, while GOP lawmakers from blue states rejected a proposal to offer tax relief

The Independent UK

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‘Republicans should probably not do it’: Trump waffles on tax hikes for the rich

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Marco Rubio Threatens Deportations Over Columbia Protest: 'Pro-Hamas Thugs Are No Longer Welcome'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that his agency is reviewing the visa status of demonstrators involved in the takeover of Columbia University's library

Latin Times

Key GOP Senator Says Trump's 'Beautiful Bill' is 'Doomed To Fail': 'We're Not Even Close'

Republican Senator Ron Johnson said President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" reconciliation bill is "doomed to fail" and that he won't support it as it is

Latin Times

Some Republicans Are Defending Planned Parenthood Following Proposed Funding Cuts: Report

As House GOP members build a budget reconciliation bill, moderates have emerged as an unexpected roadblock to stripping Planned Parenthood's federal funding.

Latin Times

Conservatives chafe at taking Medicaid savings options off table - Roll Call

House GOP leaders’ decision to step back from two pathways to major Medicaid cost savings has fueled contempt with hard-line conservatives.

Roll Call

15 House Republicans – a group large enough to turn the tide in any vote – warn Trump about Social Security cuts

GOP collective issues open letter to new commissioner calling for end to cutbacks that might ‘further deteriorate customer service’ and impact constituents

The Independent UK

House GOP drops some Medicaid cuts from reconciliation plan - Roll Call

Republicans will have to find a way make up for hundreds of billions in potential Medicaid cuts that leaders appeared to rule out Tuesday.

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Congress Is Likely Killing The $7,500 EV Tax Credit, Speaker Says

Despite opposition from proponents who argue that clean vehicle incentives create domestic jobs and reduce emissions, Congress is likely to kill the EV tax credit soon, Bloomberg reported today.

The Guardian - US

Democrats make long-shot effort to stop Trump cuts to Medicaid and Snap

Four Republicans needed to sign on to discharge petition to force vote on legislation preventing cuts to safety net

Latin Times

Republicans Set 'Red Lines' to Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill', Throwing Its Fate Into Doubt As Deadline Looms

House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he plans to pass the GOP's reconciliation bill by Memorial Day, but "red lines" over the legislation continue to grow.

The Guardian - US

Republicans in Congress pull out all the stops to protect Trump tariffs

The president’s allies ensured a Senate resolution to undo tariffs went nowhere – despite economic warning signs

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Latin Times

The GOP's 'Big Beautiful Bill' is Facing Major Hurdles as Some Members Seek to Cut Medicaid Funding

Some GOP Congress-members are worried potential cuts to Medicaid could hurt them politically, presenting another obstacle in the massive legislation.

Latin Times

Senate Republicans Urge Donors To Not Fund Ambitious Reps. as GOP Seeks To Retain Control of The House

The National Republican Senatorial Committee is urging donors to prevent House lawmakers from jumping into key Senate races in 2026, Axios report reveals.

The Independent UK

‘I won’t vote for that’: Senior Republicans dig their heels in over Medicaid cuts as they try to push through Trump agenda

Lawmakers tell The Independent they’re determined to protect ‘vulnerable citizens’ – but for Mike Johnson, the cuts have to come from somewhere

The Independent UK

The Latest: Resolution to block Trump’s global tariffs is voted down by Senate

Senate Republicans narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution that would have blocked global tariffs announced by President Donald Trump earlier this month, giving the president a modest win as lawmakers in both parties have remained skeptical of his trade agenda

The Independent UK

John Bolton says Pete Hegseth should quit ‘for his own safety’s sake’

‘We need a secretary who can get the job done, not somebody who spends his time on Signal chat groups,’ former national security adviser says

The Guardian - US

Senate Democrats to mark Trump’s ‘100 days from hell’ with marathon speeches

Minority leader Chuck Schumer accuses president of ‘acting like a king, a despot, a wannabe dictator’

The Independent UK

Congress returns as Trump’s domestic agenda hangs by a thread

Between the debt limit, tax cuts and Medicaid, the House and Senate remain far apart. And the clock is ticking

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