Markets and Corporate America Are Unfazed by Washington Chaos, for Now
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Businesses are betting that tax cuts will be extended and the math will work out.
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Florida Rep. Cory Mills Under Investigation in Alleged Assault
In a statement, the office of Representative Cory Mills denied any wrongdoing on his behalf.
Medicaid Cuts Pose Budget Conundrum for Valadao and Republicans Nationwide
For Representative David Valadao of California and other Republicans whose constituents depend on Medicaid, a vote for their party’s budget could be politically fatal. President Trump’s agenda hangs in the balance.
Who Will Republicans Want to Succeed Trump? JD Vance Gets Cheers From the Right
The Conservative Political Action Conference this week was abuzz with talk about President Trump’s Republican heir. And much of that centered on JD Vance.
Senate G.O.P. Passes Budget Resolution, and Punts on Tough Questions
Approval of the Republican budget plan left major questions about tax cuts and spending reduction for another day.
Overnight ‘Vote-a-Rama’ in the Senate Frames a Contentious Budget Debate
Before adopting Republicans’ budget resolution, senators were engaging in an all-night parliamentary marathon that Democrats used to try to force the G.O.P. into politically damaging votes.
Who Will Run for Mitch McConnell’s Senate Seat in Kentucky?
Shortly after Senator Mitch McConnell said he would not run for an eighth term, Daniel Cameron, a former Kentucky attorney general, said he would run for the seat in 2026. Two lawmakers and a businessman also hinted at running.
JD Vance, at CPAC, Defends His Munich Speech and Trump’s Policy Barrage
The vice president kicked off the conservative gathering by urging European allies to adopt right-wing views on immigration and offering a defense of the administration’s early moves.
McConnell Announces He Won’t Seek Re-election
The longest-serving Senate leader had been widely expected to retire at the end of his current term. He made it official on his 83rd birthday, after a recent run of opposing President Trump’s nominees.
Trump Rebuffs Senate G.O.P. and Backs House Budget Plan
Mr. Trump’s call for “one big beautiful bill” came just hours after he gave conflicting directions to congressional Republicans on cuts to social safety net programs.