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Senate, tax cuts and budget

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Senate Republicans managed to proceed to debate their massive budget plan Thursday night, but not before an unexpected delay caused by some of their own who have concerns about their strategy on tax ...
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U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday released a revised version of their blueprint to advance President Donald Trump's tax cut agenda that moved closer to a House of Representatives goal of $2 trillio...
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There is high interest in Congress advancing the "big, beautiful bill."
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GOP concerns about tax cut strategy and Medicaid loom over Senate budget
A brief delay before a key vote Thursday pointed to the hurdles Republicans are likely to encounter as they craft a massive bill to pass Trump's agenda.
US Senate embarks upon exhaustive budget and tax debate
The U.S. Senate on Friday was set to start a marathon session aimed at eventually handing Republican President Donald Trump sweeping legislation to extend tax cuts and achieve budget reductions in the face of staunch Democratic opposition.
Republicans charge ahead on Trump budget, setting up marathon Senate votes
Republicans in the Senate started the process for passing a new version of President Donald Trump's budget to tackle the southern border and extend the 2017 tax cuts.
Senate Republicans unveil blueprint for Trump agenda
U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday released a revised version of their blueprint to advance President Donald Trump's tax cut agenda that moved closer to a House of Representatives goal of $2 trillion in spending cuts over a decade.
Senate Republicans move forward with their budget plan to promote Trump's agenda
If passed, the package could become a hallmark of President Trump's second term. But a number of obstacles remain ahead.
Senate GOP Unveils Budget Blueprint Made In Trump’s Image
Senate GOP leadership unveiled a budget blueprint Wednesday afternoon to advance President Donald Trump’s first-year legislative priorities. The budget resolution
The Senate's next moves to pass Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
The House and Senate are a long way from approving President Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" to cut spending and slash taxes. But the next step unfolds over the next 48 hours.
Senate GOP unveils new budget blueprint and braces for another vote-a-rama
Senate Republicans unveiled their new budget blueprint Wednesday afternoon, paving the way for the Senate and House to finally inch closer to advancing President Donald Trump’s immigration and tax agenda.
Thune locks down budget blueprint support ahead of Senate test vote
Thune can only afford to lose three Republicans when the Senate holds a procedural vote on a revised budget resolution to unlock Trump's agenda.

Cory Booker, Senate

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U.S. Sen. Cory Booker stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and 5 minutes this week, breaking the modern record for the longest Senate speech ever.
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U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey held the Senate floor for 25 hours and five minutes on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to rail against the policies and actions of President Donald Trump.
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Booker spoke for more than 25 hours against President Trump's "unconstitutional" actions.
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How Cory Booker Prepped His Body To Break 25-Hour Senate Speech Record
Cory Booker stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and 5 minutes this week, breaking the modern record for the longest Senate speech ever. Senate rules allow a member who is recognized by the presiding officer to speak for as long as they wish,
The hidden power of marathon Senate speeches: What history tells us about Cory Booker’s 25-hour oration
Cory Booker of New Jersey made history on April 1, 2025, when he stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and five minutes, delivering the longest floor speech in the history of the U.S. Senate.
What to know about Cory Booker’s record-breaking Senate speech
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted 25 hours and 5 minutes, setting the record for the longest continuous Senate floor speech in the chamber’s history on Tuesday night.
Booker’s history-making speech bumps Thurmond’s racist one. That’s a win for all | Opinion
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey held the Senate floor for 25 hours and five minutes on Tuesday, taking aim at President Donald Trump’s policies.
How Sen. Cory Booker prepared his body for record 25-hour-long speech
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker stood and spoke for 25 hours and 5 minutes, according to his office, breaking the record for the longest speech on the Senate floor in modern history. The 55-year-old New Jersey senator surpassed the late Republican Sen.
Winning: Inside Cory Booker’s speech crushing segregationist record as Dems beat Musk in Wisconsin
Senator Cory Booker joins MSNBC's Ari Melber following his historic Senate speech. (The Beat's YouTube playlist: Beat merch:
Sen. Cory Booker on his marathon, 25-hour speech on the Senate floor
Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, told NPR's Juana Summers he stopped eating and drinking before his record-breaking speech.
What's up with U.S. Sen. Cory Booker's record-breaking speech on the Senate floor?
In a record-breaking speech on the U.S. Senate floor, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker accused U.S. President Donald Trump of "recklessly" attacking the nation's democratic institutions.
New Jersey reacts to Booker’s 25-hour Senate stand
Sen. Cory Booker made history with a 25-hour speech on the Senate floor, setting a new congressional record while criticizing the Trump administration’s policies. But how did his bold stand land with voters back home in New Jersey?
Reporter's Notebook: The Senate's all-night session on the big, beautiful bill
The Senate prepares to vote on President Donald Trump's budget bill as Senate Democrats and Republicans struggle to come to an agreement.
Senate Republicans vote to advance a massive budget blueprint for Trump's agenda
The Senate voted 52-48 to begin debate on a multitrillion-dollar plan that would cut taxes, boost spending for immigration enforcement and the military and raise the debt limit.
5 Midday Must-Reads: Senate Set for Vote-a-Rama, Markets Still Plunging and More
The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, more than the projected 140,000, while unemployment increased from 4.1% to 4.2%. The data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday shows a healthy economy but stands starkly in contrast with the situation on Wall Street as markets continued to spiral from Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. Read more.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Won't Face Federal Corruption Charges as He Gains Momentum for Likely Senate Run
The federal criminal investigation was the most serious legal threat the once-embattled Republican faced. With the probe now over, Paxton is gearing up to likely challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.
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Pa. Senate passes bill requiring DAs to notify ICE if they encounter a criminal defendant illegally in US
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill earlier this week that would compel district attorneys around the commonwealth to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if they encounter a criminal who’s in the country illegally.
Fate of the Filibuster Emerges as a Central Issue in Senate Budget Fight
Some Republicans are uneasy that their party is pursuing a tactic that could weaken the filibuster and backfire in the future.
Arizona Board of Regents down a member after state Senate leaves Liz Archuleta in limbo
The Arizona Senate did not hold a vote on Liz Archuleta's nomination to the Arizona Board of Regents, and it is unclear why not.
AOC takes early lead over Schumer in New York Senate Democratic primary: Poll
Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) leads a new poll against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) by double digits for a 2028 New York Senate matchup. A poll reported by Politico on Friday shows 55% of likely Democratic voters lean toward supporting the progressive rising star,
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