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July 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM

These are 3 key Senate Republicans who rejected Trump's megabill

The president's spending bill came down to the wire with three Republican senators ultimately choosing not to support his cuts.
July 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Susan Collins walk to the Senate floor as Republican lawmakers struggle to pass President Donald Trump's sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 1, 2025.
July 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM

Key Senate holdout says he'll vote for Trump's megabill

The Senate is plowing ahead toward a final vote on President Trump's sweeping tax and immigration bill, as Republicans rush to get it across the finish line by July 4.
July 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Sen. Ron Johnson speaks to reporters as Republican lawmakers work to pass U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 30, 2025.
July 1, 2025 at 10:23 AM

Wisconsin governor, GOP reach budget deal to cut taxes, fund university

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the state Legislature have reached a deal on a new two-year budget
July 1, 2025 at 10:23 AM
FILE - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers gives the annual State of the State address, Jan. 22, 2025, at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
June 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Will Thom Tillis' opposition to Trump's megabill win over Senate GOP colleagues?

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said many Republicans agree with Tillis.
June 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Sen. Thom Tillis takes the elevator at the U.S. Capitol Building, June 30, 2025 in Washington.
June 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM

Supreme Court to hear Republican challenge to campaign spending limits

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear a Republican challenge to limits on federal campaign spending in its next term.
June 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, June 17, 2024.
June 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Trump reminds GOP senators of reelecton stakes amid debate over megabill

ABC’s Katherine Faulders breaks down the politics of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and explains how it will get over the finish line.
June 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
VIDEO: Trump reminds GOP senators of reelecton stakes amid debate over mega bill
June 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Nebraska GOP Rep. Don Bacon won't seek reelection, cites political dysfunction

Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska has announced he will not seek reelection next year
June 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., winks during a House Committee on Armed Services Chair hearing on the Department of the Army's Fiscal Year 2026 posture, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
June 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM

North Carolina senator says he will not seek reelection

Hours after defying President Trump’s spending bill, GOP Senator Thom Tillis announced that he will not seek reelection next year in North Carolina.
June 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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June 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM

Republican Sen. James Lankford discusses spending bill, birthright citizenship

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos is joined by Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) discussing where President Donald Trump’s megabill stands and the latest SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship.
June 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM
VIDEO: Republican Sen. James Lankford discusses spending bill, birthright citizenship
June 24, 2025 at 12:29 AM

US strikes on Iran were ultimately 'the right move': GOP Rep. Tim Burchett

Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett reacted to the strikes ordered by President Trump on Iran's nuclear facilities saying "I think history is going to be kind to this president on this decision."
June 24, 2025 at 12:29 AM
US strikes on Iran were ultimately 'the right move': GOP Rep. Tim Burchett
June 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM

Republican Party split over whether Trump should involve US in Israel-Iran conflict

President Donald Trump's consideration of bringing the United States into Israel's conflict with Iran has reignited tensions inside the Republican Party and Trump's base.
June 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
President Donald Trump walks out of the Oval Office before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, June 20, 2025 in Washington.
June 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM

How Black conservative leaders aim to build the next generation in Washington

The Black Conservative Federation is launching a two-day summit in Washington, D.C., next month aimed at uniting and elevating Black conservatives.
June 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
President Donald Trump speaks with the media during a meeting with members of the Juventus soccer club in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, June 18, 2025.
June 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM

GOP senators largely line up behind Trump on Israel-Iran conflict

Senate Republicans largely lined up behind President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict between Iran and Israel, and said they trust the president’s judgment.
June 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Senate Republicans largely lined up behind President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict between Iran and Israel, and said they trust the president’s judgment.
June 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM

GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno talks spending bill, LA immigration protests

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R- Ohio) discusses the “urgency” of passing the spending bill and his support for President Donald Trump’s military deployment in Los Angeles.
June 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
VIDEO:  GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno talks spending bill, LA immigration protests
June 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM

White House, Texas Republicans weigh redistricting to protect GOP House majority

President Donald Trump's political operation has approached Texas Republicans about redrawing the Texas congressional map.
June 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
WASHINGTON, DC- MARCH 18: The U.S. Capitol Dome is seen behind the top of the entrance to the senate side of the Capitol on March 18, 2025, in Washington, DC.
June 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM

Sherrill, Ciattarelli win New Jersey gubernatorial primaries

Voters went to the polls on Tuesday for New Jersey’s primary elections, which set up the state’s gubernatorial general election this year.
June 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
From left, New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer; Newark Mayor Ras Baraka; Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop; moderator NJ Spotlight News anchor Briana Vannozzi; moderator WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill; New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill; and former state Senate President Steve Sweeney attend the New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial primary debate, May 12, 2025, in Newark, N.J.
June 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Could Musk-Trump feud stoke GOP divisions ahead of midterms? ANALYSIS

Even by the standards of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's relationship, it's been an unusual week.
June 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk (R) speak in the Oval Office before departing the White House in Washington on the way to Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, March 14, 2025
1 month ago

Trump tries to shore up support for megabill among Senate GOP at White House meeting

Members of the Senate Finance Committee met with Trump at the White House on Wednesday.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference with Elon Musk (not pictured) in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025.
1 month ago

Senate GOP plan to discuss spending bill as concerns grow

Senate Republicans plan to meet to discuss President Donald Trump's signature spending bill, according to two people familiar with the planning of the meeting. 
1 month ago
Senate Republicans plan to meet to discuss President Donald Trump's signature spending bill, according to two people familiar with the planning of the meeting. 
1 month ago

Trump’s funding bill faces pushback from some Senate republicans

Republican Rep. Russell Fry from South Carolina joined ABC News to talk about President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump’s funding bill faces pushback from some Senate republicans
1 month ago

House Republicans propose 10-year ban on state AI regulations in budget bill

Chamber of Progress CEO and former Google U.S. policy chief Adam Kovacevich discusses the impact of no federal artificial intelligence regulations on the future of the technology.
1 month ago
VIDEO: House Republicans propose 10-year ban on state AI regulations in budget bill
1 month ago

Trump meeting with GOP senators in an effort to get budget bill passed

President Donald Trump met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the White House Monday, according to a White House official.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump meeting with GOP senators in an effort to get budget bill passed
1 month ago

Trump ramps up criticism of GOP Sen. Rand Paul amid push to pass funding bill

Trump is ramping up his criticism of GOP senators who are threatening to complicate the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
1 month ago
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the rain after arriving on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 30, 2025. Sen. Rand Paul does a TV interview in the Russell Senate Office Building, June 3, 2025.
1 month ago

Trump ramps up criticism of Republican senators who could stall his funding bill

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump railed against Sen. Rand Paul in a social media post after the Kentucky Republican publicly criticized the House-passed megabill.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump ramps up criticism of Republican senators who could stall his funding bill
1 month ago

Trump's funding bill runs into Senate GOP fiscal hawks

Some Republican senators say they won’t support bill that increases the deficit.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump shakes hands with House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune after  the National Prayer Breakfast in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol on February 06, 2025 in Washington, DC.
1 month ago

'Well, we all are going to die:' GOP Sen. Ernst defends Medicaid cuts at town hall

Constituents at the Iowa town hall event raised concerns that proposed cuts to Medicaid under Trump's "big, beautiful bill" could threaten the lives of individuals who lose access to health care.
1 month ago
Constituents at the Iowa town hall event raised concerns that proposed cuts to Medicaid under Trump's "big, beautiful bill" could threaten the lives of individuals who lose access to health care.
1 month ago

GOP senators plan hearing on Biden's perceived cognitive decline

The hearing, slated for next month, will investigate "who was running the country" during Biden's "decline."
1 month ago
 Sen. John Cornyn in Washington, Dec. 19, 2024 and President Joe Biden in Washington, Sept. 30, 2024.
1 month ago

Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebr., on getting booed at a town hall held in his district

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebr., about his raucous town hall where constituents expressed concerns over the GOP’s major legislative package.
1 month ago
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Crowd boos GOP Rep. Hinson at Iowa town hall over Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, faced a rowdy crowd at a town hall in Decorah, Iowa, as she praised President Donald Trump and the passage of the bill in the House.
1 month ago
Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, faced a rowdy crowd at a town hall in Decorah, Iowa, as she praised President Donald Trump and the passage of the bill in the House.
1 month ago

Crowds boo House Republicans at town halls over Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

As Elon Musk pans Republicans' major legislative package this week, two House Republicans got an earful from constituents back home on the "big, beautiful bill."
1 month ago
In this screen grab from a video, Rep. Mike Flood is shown at a town hall meeting on May 28, 2025.
1 month ago

How the GOP tax bill could impact sustainability efforts

The multitrillion-dollar GOP tax bill would have detrimental impacts on sustainability efforts in the U.S., according to experts.
1 month ago
Plants grow through an array of solar panels in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., May 6, 2022.
1 month ago

Dems call GOP's 'big, beautiful' bill 'ugly' for hurting low-income, helping rich

Republicans are touting House passage of a megabill to fund Trump’s agenda as a win for Americans. Democrats slam it as benefiting the rich and hurting low-income people.
1 month ago
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks during a news conference to protest cuts in the World Trade Center Health Program on Capitol Hill, May 13, 2025, in Washington.
1 month ago

House committee advances Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ for floor vote

By the slimmest of margins, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" by a single vote of 215-214.
1 month ago
VIDEO: House committee advances Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ for floor vote
1 month ago

Trump meets with GOP holdouts as negotiations over agenda bill falter

House Republicans worked through the night and met with Trump to move a megabill advancing the president's legislative agenda through a key committee.
1 month ago
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson returns to the U.S. Capitol after a meeting at the White House, May 21, 2025 in Washington.
1 month ago

Critical meeting between White House and GOP holdouts over spending bill

Pres. Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson are making a last ditch effort to pressure House Republican holdouts to pass a bill full of the president’s campaign promises – from tax cuts to border security.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Critical meeting between White House and GOP holdouts over spending bill
1 month ago

What's in Trump's 'big' tax and immigration bill the House GOP is struggling to pass

Speaker Mike Johnson is scrambling for support ahead of a Wednesday vote.
1 month ago
With Speaker of the House Mike Johnson by his side President Donald Trump speaks to the press following a House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol, May 20, 2025 in Washington.
1 month ago

House Republicans divided on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the holdouts to the budget bill that fulfills a laundry list of President Donald Trump's campaign promises from taxes to border security.
1 month ago
VIDEO: House Republicans divided on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
1 month ago

Trump urges House Republicans not to mess with Medicaid: Sources

President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning turned up the heat on the more than a dozen House Republican holdout votes endangering passage of the bill.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speak to the press after a House GOP Conference Meeting at the US Capitol in Washington, May 20, 2025.
1 month ago

Trump urges Republicans to pass his mega spending bill, calls out 'grandstanders'

Leaving Capitol Hill on Tuesday after talking with House Republicans about his "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," President Donald Trump said, "it was a meeting of love."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump urges Republicans to pass his mega spending bill, calls out 'grandstanders'
1 month ago

Trump headed to Capitol Hill to help Johnson sway hard-liners to support his agenda

It's crunch time in the House, where the next 48 hours will test House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership like never before.
1 month ago
Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to reporters as he leaves the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol, May 15, 2025 in Washington.
1 month ago

These are the Americans at risk of losing coverage due to proposed Medicaid cuts

Republicans are proposing cuts to Medicaid as part of President Donald Trump's spending bill. Some Americans are worried the cuts will cause them to lose their coverage.
1 month ago
Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to reporters as he leaves the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol, May 15, 2025 in Washington.
1 month ago

Republican hard-liners defy Trump, Johnson as megabill fails to advance

House Republicans are working to get their mega-bill encompassing Trump's legislative agenda back on track Friday morning.
1 month ago
South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman speaks to the media during the House Budget Committee markup of the reconciliation bill at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, May 16, 2025.
2 months ago

Vote on GOP mega-bill fails to advance

A vote on the mega-bill aimed at advancing President Donald Trump's agenda failed in the House Budget Committee Friday afternoon amid objections from several hard-liners.
2 months ago
A vote on the mega-bill aimed at advancing President Donald Trump's agenda failed in the House Budget Committee Friday afternoon amid objections from several hard-liners.
2 months ago

Are Republicans having trouble recruiting Senate candidates in the Trump era?

After major potential candidates for U.S. Senate races in 2026 passed on running, some Republicans wonder if they're struggling to recruit competitive Senate candidates.
2 months ago
Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, speaks during a meeting of the Republican Governors Association at the National Building Museum in Washington, Feb. 20, 2025.
2 months ago

Republican hard-liners threaten to derail GOP bill encompassing Trump's agenda

A bill encompassing Trump's legislative agenda could be in jeopardy as several Republicans signaled their opposition to advancing it out of the House Budget Committee.
2 months ago
Rep. Ralph Norman speaks to reporters as he arrives for a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
2 months ago

'What a joke': Republicans lock horns over Medicaid proposal

A growing number of House Republicans -- from moderates to hardliners -- threaten to undercut the package’s momentum ahead of an expected vote late next week.
2 months ago
Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson speaks as Rep. John Rutherford and House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer listen during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol, May 14, 2025 in Washington.
2 months ago

GOP infighting threatens Trump's legislative package

A growing number of House Republicans -- from moderates to hardliners -- threaten to undercut the package’s momentum ahead of an expected vote late next week.
2 months ago
A growing number of House Republicans -- from moderates to hardliners -- threaten to undercut the package’s momentum ahead of an expected vote late next week.
2 months ago

GOP's plans for Medicaid cuts haven't changed much since 2017

Donald Trump is back in the White House, the GOP controls Congress, and Republicans have dusted off their 2017 plans to reshape Medicaid.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump listens to questions as he speaks to members of the press on Air Force One while flying over Saudi Arabia on his way to Qatar on May 14, 2025.
2 months ago

House Republicans push forward with bill despite Medicaid cuts backlash

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the legislation that could come to a vote next week.
2 months ago
VIDEO: House Republicans push forward with bill despite Medicaid cuts backlash
2 months ago

GOP congressman on Trump’s plan to lift sanctions on Syria: ‘It’s the right move’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Marlin Stutzman of Indiana about President Trump’s first foreign trip of his second term and his plans to meet with Syria’s new president and other leaders.
2 months ago
VIDEO: GOP congressman on Trump’s plan to lift sanctions on Syria: ‘It’s the right move’