Included in Congress’ major tax and spending bill is Cruz’s proposal to give every American baby $1,000 to invest.

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The bill, introduced by Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri last week, seeks to double the current federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. In response to a reporter's question on the plan, Trump ...

Democrats ‘weaker than ever’ amid ‘existential’ Trump crisis as ‘whiny’ and ‘invisible’ new leader dithers: report - ...

• threats to Medicare despite President Trump’s promises to the contrary. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the Senate budget bill would increase the federal deficit by over two trillion ...

Why did the president flip-flop on Japan’s Nippon Steel acquiring U.S. Steel? Securing a controversial “golden share” had a ...

Democrats have historically been able to pass their agenda quickly, while Republicans have struggled to do so, with infighting and ideological divisions preventing meaningful progress.

Donald Trump’s Maga supporters are not naturally in favour of US involvement in Iran. Many have criticised Trump for ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democrats want new leaders for their party, which many feel isn't focusing enough on economic issues ...

A proposed $5 trillion debt limit increase could make it hard for Republicans to maintain their fiscal hawk credibility.

Progressive governors around the country have extended state-funded healthcare to undocumented immigrants, aiming to get ...

President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from ...