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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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California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes pausing immigrant health care coverage expansion

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as the state faces economic uncertainty.

Newsom outlined his nearly $332 billion state spending plan on Wednesday, revealing that California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit.

"California is under assault," Newsom said. "We have a president that's been reckless in terms of assaulting those growth engines."

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Harvard scientist facing deportation is charged with smuggling

  • News source: Jean Lee | NBC News
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Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born Harvard scientist, has been charged with smuggling biological material into the United States — an escalation in a case that has already raised legal and civil rights questions over her detention.

Federal prosecutors allege that Petrova, 30, violated U.S. customs law by failing to declare preserved frog embryos in her luggage when she arrived at Boston Logan International Airport on Feb. 16 from Paris. She now faces a charge of smuggling goods into the United States.

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House progressive backs down from Trump impeachment push after pressure from fellow Dems

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A lone House Democrat pushing to impeach President Donald Trump has backed down from his effort to force a vote on the measure – after pressure to do so from fellow liberals.

Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., aimed to force a vote on his seven articles of impeachment against Trump this week, via a mechanism known as a privileged resolution that forces the House to reckon with a piece of legislation within two days of being in session.

Democratic leaders made their opposition to the effort known, however, with House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete...
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested protesting Senate hearing: 'RFK kills people with hate'

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Ben Cohen, one of the co-founders of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's, was arrested on Capitol Hill Wednesday afternoon during a Senate hearing involving Health and Human Services (HHS) Department Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

United States Capitol Police (USCP) confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Cohen was among seven people arrested after they disrupted the hearing. While Cohen was only arrested on charges of obstruction, others involved in the protest were arrested for resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer, Capitol Police said...
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Fact focus: Trump blames other countries for high U.S. drug prices. Experts say it's not their fault

  • News source: Melissa Goldin | The Associated Press
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President Donald Trump incorrectly placed the blame for high prescription drug prices in the U.S. on foreign nations, making the comments Monday when signing an executive order intended to lower their cost.

The order sets a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to electively lower prices in the U.S. or face new limits in the future over what the government will pay. If favorable deals are not reached, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be tasked with developing a new rule that ties prices the U.S. pays for medications to lower...
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Red state treasurer reveals why state financial officers have 'obligation' to combat ESG, DEI

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EXCLUSIVE: As Republican state financial officers across the country move to rid the government of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG), Fox News Digital spoke to Utah’s state treasurer about the importance of bringing meritocracy and fiduciary responsibility back to markets and investments.

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Gabbard moves presidential daily intelligence brief staff from CIA to ODNI

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard moved the Presidential Daily Brief staff from the CIA to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Fox News Digital confirmed.

A senior intelligence source told Fox News Digital that the director of National Intelligence "has always controlled" the presidential daily brief (PDB) and that Gabbard "is just moving it physically to ODNI from CIA in a streamlining effort and a continuity of workforce."

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Parade of camels welcome Trump motorcade to Qatar

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President Donald Trump and his motorcade were greeted by dozens of mounted camels after his plane landed in Qatar Wednesday morning as he continues his four-day trip to the Middle East.

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Budget office with 'fundamentally progressive roots' used by Dems as latest tool in anti-Trump resistance

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The White House is shutting down accusations from Democrats and anti-Trump "resistance" that nearly 14 million people will lose insurance coverage under Republican Medicaid reform proposals as part of President
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House Democrat backs off rogue attempt to force Trump impeachment vote

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Washington — Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan backed down from his attempt to force a vote on impeaching President Trump after it lacked support from his own party.

The House was expected to vote Wednesday evening to table Thanedar's motion to impeach Mr. Trump for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors, which would have effectively killed it.

Thanedar filed his seven articles of impeachment against Mr. Trump in April, but moved Tuesday to bring it up as "privileged," requiring the House to act on the motion within two legislative days...
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Trump wants drug price caps tied to foreign nations. Here's why Biden never did it.

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Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy

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GOP lawmakers move to roll back Biden-era energy programs

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Lawmakers on Tuesday approved portions of a bill that would massively roll back Biden-era energy programs.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee met to discuss the Republican-backed legislation that would initiate billions of dollars in spending cuts.

The money would come from unspent funds from the Democrats’ 2022 climate law, Politico reported.

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Four months into Trump's second term, Democrats remain deeply pessimistic about their party

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Democrats remain pessimistic about the future of their party, six months after they suffered setbacks up and down the ballot at the hands of now-President Donald Trump and Republicans.

That's a key finding in a newly released national poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

According to the survey, only about one-third of Democrats are very or somewhat optimistic about the future of the Democratic Party. That's a steep decline from last July, when around six in 10 Democrats said they were optimistic.

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Blue state GOP leader reveals who is benefiting after Dems clash with ICE

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