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

Senior Congress and Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin breaks down the signature policy changes laid out in the recently passed GOP budget.

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.

The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' promises tax relief for retirees, but could it worsen the financial health of the U.S. Social ...

The Trump administration is expected to announce new trade actions and Pete Hegseth and Benjamin Netanyahu meet ...

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For many seniors, the tax burden on Social Security benefits has been a constant concern. A new proposal, the 'One Big ...

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

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.

Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ offers tax cuts but could exclude thousands of tip workers without SSNs, hitting service and immigrant workers hardest.