legislation

GOP’s food stamp plan is found to violate Senate rules. It’s the latest setback for Trump’s big bill

WASHINGTON -- In another blow to the Republicans’ tax and spending cut bill, the Senate parliamentarian has advised that a…

4 days ago

Senate expected to pass crypto bill without addressing Trump’s investments

WASHINGTON -- The Senate is expected to approve legislation Tuesday that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins,…

1 week ago

After Minnesota shooting, some states are more tightly guarding officials’ personal information

LOS ANGELES -- Lawmakers in some states are moving to delete their home addresses from online directories and Wisconsin legislators…

1 week ago

Big changes are being proposed for a US food aid program. Here’s a breakdown by the numbers

President Donald Trump's plan to cut taxes by trillions of dollars could also trim billions in spending from social safety…

2 weeks ago

As Louisiana’s governor faces ethics charges, his lawyer raises bar for future ethics investigations

NEW ORLEANS -- Louisiana is poised to adopt new measures that watchdogs warn raise barriers to holding public officials accountable…

3 weeks ago

Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubts

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk that…

4 weeks ago

Texas is getting ready to ban social media for anyone under 18

Texas could become the next US state to lay down the law with social media platforms. A Texas bill that…

1 month ago