Trump, SALT deduction and big beautiful bill
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Santa Clara County officials fear that Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” will rip a “seismic tear” in the country’s social safety net as they brace for more than $1 billion in lost federal revenues locally over the next few years.
New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.
An above-the-line deduction for charitable giving is expected to generate an estimated $74 billion for nonprofits over a decade.
House Speaker Johnson says President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" will help the GOP in the midterms. Key Senate races are now in the spotlight as Republicans aim to hold their slim majority in 2026.
The "big, beautiful bill" signed into law by President Trump last week will allow him to dramatically expand his immigration crackdown.
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Houston is one of the 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities and is about to get a big boost from the federal government.