GOP members of Congress and the Trump administration—particularly President Donald Trump—will try to sell the American people ...

The Social Security system in the United States faces a looming crisis, with funds potentially depleting by 2032 or 2033. This situation, driven by declining birth rates rather than an aging ...

Given the chance to address Donald Trump’s suspension of due process and defiance of the judiciary, Newsom—a would-be leader ...

President Donald Trump falsely claims the ‘biggest tax cuts ever’ while Democrats add in the impact of a Biden-era policy.

Overtime hours and tips are lagniappe for some, but for others, they help them survive. Now, you might not have to pay taxes on either.

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During his campaign, Trump promised to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits. While that measure was cut from ...

Explore the impact of Trump's proposed spending bill on Medicaid, ACA, and immigration enforcement, leading to a police state in America.

Many middle-class and wealthy families will see some benefits from the new legislation. But programs that help low-income ...

President Donald Trump signed his "big beautiful" spending bill into law on July 4.

President Donald Trump’s campaign promises to end taxes on tips and overtime pay have seemingly come to fruition in the GOP’s ...

Republicans claim 4.8 million Americans on Medicaid who could work choose not to. The GOP’s work-requirement legislation could sweep up disabled people who say they’re unable to hold jobs.