Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to reporters as he walks back to his office as the House of Representatives waits to vote on President Trump’s “big beautiful bill” reconciliation package on July 3, 2025. Bill Clark | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images A massive package of tax cuts championed by President…
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), flanked by Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), speaks to reporters after the Senate passed President Trump’s reconciliation package on July 1, 2025. Bill Clark | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Tax cuts are the centerpiece of a massive legislative package…
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) walks after the Senate passes U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 1, 2025. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska cast a critical vote Tuesday for President Donald Trump‘s massive tax-and-spending bill, helping to push the…
The U.S. Capitol Building is reflected in the Capitol Reflecting Pool at sunset on June 18, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Some Americans ages 65 and over may be poised to see additional tax relief if Republicans’ “big beautiful” bill becomes law. Now that the Senate and…
Senate staffers rest on the U.S. Capitol steps at sunrise as Republican lawmakers struggle to pass U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 1, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters How to read this guide Follow along from start to finish, or use the table of…
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Senate Republicans on Tuesday passed President Donald Trump‘s spending package, which includes a bigger child tax credit — but some families won’t see a benefit, policy experts say. Under current law, the maximum child tax credit is $2,000, which will revert to $1,000 after 2025 without changes from…
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) walks to the Senate floor as Republican lawmakers struggle to pass U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 1, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters “I believe we do,” Thune said, when asked by reporters if Republicans have reached a…
