Last week, the U.S. House narrowly passed a multi-trillion-dollar Republican budget framework that sets the groundwork for sweeping tax cuts and other parts of the President’s agenda. Lawmakers will have to come up with big savings.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Almost no federal agency or department has been spared in the Administration’s efforts to trim down the federal workforce and drastically reduce spending. A handful of congressional Democrats are looking to get more information from the Administration on the economic and unemployment impacts these reductions could have in our local communities.
A troubling rise in measles cases across the U.S. is raising concerns among health officials, as the country experiences its worst outbreak of the disease since it was declared eliminated nearly 25 years ago.
A troubling rise in measles cases across the U.S. is raising concerns among health officials, as the country experiences its worst outbreak of the disease since it was declared eliminated nearly 25 years ago.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday April 15th is Tax Day. It’s the deadline for most people to file their tax returns. The Trump Administration is looking to make changes to the IRS, which could impact future tax seasons. According to reports, the IRS could cut as many as 20-thousand staffers. It’s all part of the Administration’s efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce and bureaucracy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Political leaders across the spectrum are upset and shocked about the arson attack at the Pennsylvania Governor’s mansion early Sunday morning. The alleged arsonist was arrested. Congressional members said violence is not the answer.
Over the weekend, Trump administration officials met with their Iranian counterparts in a significant step toward reviving nuclear negotiations. It marks the first direct engagement between the two nations since President Donald Trump’s return to office.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Michigan’s congressional delegation told Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D- MI) they’re ready to support the state if they need any help following last week’s ice storm. The storm caused heavy damage and mass power outages.
This week, President Trump offered tariff relief to dozens of countries but doubled down on China. The pause is relief for the 75 countries that chose not to retaliate against the U.S. and made an effort to negotiate with the administration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a brief showdown with fiscally conservative Republicans, the House narrowly passed the President’s budget blueprint. Two Republicans voted across party lines on the measure. All Democrats voted against it.
