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House Republicans grinding through marathon hearings to push ahead with Trump’s big bill​

By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING
Updated 7:08 PM CDT, May 13, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax breaks tallying more than $5 trillion — but also sizable reductions in Medicaid health care, food stamps for older Americans and green energy strategies to fight climate change — are facing sharp debate Tuesday as House Republicans grind through marathon hearings on their “big, beautiful bill.”

It’s still a long night ahead. Republicans are working to push President Donald Trump’s signature legislative package through a gauntlet of committees over mounting opposition from Democrats, advocacy groups and even some wary Republicans themselves.

Right from the start, one meeting was immediately disrupted by protesters shouting down what the panel’s top Democrat called “cruel” cuts to Medicaid.

“People feel very strong because they know they’re losing their health care,” said Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., on the Energy & Commerce Committee.

And on it went for hours. ...

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Federal judge OKs use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans who are labeled gang members

A federal judge says President Donald Trump can use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan citizens who are shown to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
apnews.com

Federal judges targeted nationwide by "pizza doxxings"

As federal judges face a rise in threats, some have faced a spate of strange, unnerving incidents in which an unknown person orders a pizza to their home.
www.cbsnews.com

20 Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal funds

A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general say that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds unless states agree to certain immigration enforcement actions.
apnews.com

House Democrat moves to force Trump impeachment vote

Rep. Shri Thanedar is moving to force a House of Representatives-wide vote to impeach President Donald Trump.
www.foxnews.com

Trump's $4.9 trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs

House Republicans have revealed the sweeping tax provisions for President Donald Trump’s big bill. It tallies at $4.9 trillion in costs so far, partly paid for with reductions to Medicaid, food stamps and green energy programs used by millions of Americans.
apnews.com

Johnson attempts to hold together fragile GOP coalition ahead of key committee votes on Trump agenda | CNN Politics

House Republicans are heading into a blockbuster week for President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill,” as Speaker Mike Johnson attempts to stave off a revolt from any one faction of his conference that could tank the sweeping GOP agenda.
www.cnn.com

Trump trade war faces legal challenge as businesses, states argue his tariffs exceeded his power

President Donald Trump is waging a trade war without getting approval from Congress: He declared a national emergency to slap import taxes — tariffs — on almost every country on earth.
apnews.com

Trump administration plans to deploy hundreds more federal agents to ramp up immigration enforcement across the country | CNN Politics

The Trump administration is planning to deploy hundreds more federal personnel to ramp up arrests of undocumented immigrants as soon as this week, according to two sources familiar with the planning, including tapping Border Patrol agents to fan out nationwide.
www.cnn.com

'Thicket of red tape' for Medicaid in GOP bill sparks fears of coverage losses

Republicans are rallying around work requirements and stricter eligibility screenings for Medicaid. Doctors and critics warn they could strip away coverage for rightful enrollees.
www.nbcnews.com

Golden swords and Arabian horses: Saudi Arabia's crown prince gives Trump a lavish royal welcome

Donald Trump received a lavish royal welcome from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as he arrived in the kingdom.
apnews.com

Four takeaways from House hearings on Republican Medicaid, tax proposals

The proposals will become part of President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cuts and spending bill.
www.usatoday.com

S&P 500 closes higher Tuesday, wiping out 2025 loss, as Nvidia surges

Shares of Nvidia advanced 5.6% on news that the company would send 18,000 of its top artificial intelligence chips to Saudi Arabia.
www.nbcnews.com

Chief Justice Roberts addresses divisions between justices after several recent SCOTUS skirmishes

Chief Justice John Roberts used his second public speech this month to address how the Supreme Court handles internal disagreement in a sharply divided political culture.
www.foxnews.com

Mexican security chief confirms cartel family members entered US in a deal with Trump administration

Mexico’s government has confirmed reports that 17 family members of the son of a former cartel leader crossed into the United States
abcnews.go.com

Trump lays out Mideast vision as he looks to revamp US approach in Iran, Syria and beyond

President Donald Trump is holding out Saudi Arabia as a model for a reimagined Middle East. He's using his first major foreign trip of his term to emphasize the promise of economic prosperity over instability in a region that is reeling from multiple wars.
apnews.com

SCOOP: Democrats who 'stormed' Newark ICE facility could be stripped of committees in new House bill

House Republican Rep. Buddy Carter is introducing a bill to have the three Democrats who "stormed" a Newark, New Jersey, ICE facility stripped of committee assignments.
www.foxnews.com

Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case, allowing charges to continue

A federal grand jury has indicted a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.
apnews.com

Analysis: Scandal, deals and a hostage release: Just another day in Trumpland | CNN Politics

It was just another regular day in the second Trump administration.
www.cnn.com
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