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…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detain a man after conducting a raid at the Cedar Run apartment complex in Denver, Colorado, U.S., Feb. 5, 2025. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters A spate of federal immigration enforcement raids from Los Angeles to New York has sparked demonstrations and rallies around the country, leading to mass arrests and…
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks during a news conference following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on June 17, 2025 in Washington. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images News | Getty Images A massive legislative package Senate Republicans are trying to pass this week would hurt the lowest-earning Americans financially…
