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3 Social Security Changes Senators Are Debating — And Which Could Happen First

Social Security’s financial deadline is getting close enough that lawmakers can no longer treat reform as a problem for some distant Congress. The 2026 Social...

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Senate Finance Democrat Opens Inquiry into Federal Decisions on Kratom and Flavored Vapes

A Senate Finance ranking member has opened an inquiry into federal decisions on kratom and flavored vapes, requesting documents by August 31.

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IRS modernization bill approved by Senate panel

The Senate Finance Committee advanced a bipartisan tax administration package Thursday aimed at modernizing the IRS, improving customer service and strengthening taxpayer rights. The committee voted, 26-1, to approve the sprawling tax modernization bill, which encompasses a laundry list of tax provisions including some proposals that have already gotten backing…

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Congress Democrats Grill Treasury Secretary About Trump's $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund

Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee asked Treasury and IRS officials to explain their role in an "Anti-Weaponization Fund" for people who claim they were wrongly targeted by the Biden administration.

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Kushner’s Middle East ties have reached a breaking point for US intelligence. So, of course, Trump is ignoring it all

Was it ever about achieveing peace?

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Climate Chilled at New Mexico Legislature — Again

Thanks to bills that did pass, state will divert money to pay for industry problems: abandoned wells and induced earthquakes.

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3 roadblocks for the Senate's last-ditch health care negotiations

GOP risks a political bludgeoning and key Democrats are facing the ire of their party.

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Fired CDC director who clashed with RFK Jr over vaccines set to testify in Senate

Susan Monarez, who was removed from the public health agency less than a month after being sworn in, to address senators on her ousting by Robert F Kennedy Jr

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Bill Maher says it ‘pains’ him to criticize RFK Jr but determines ‘he’s got to go’

Health and Human Services Secretary defended his controversial stances on vaccines and healthcare during a fiery, three-hour hearing before the Senate Finance Committee this week

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Kennedy hearing deepens crisis over dismantling of CDC leadership - health scholar explains why the agency’s ability to protect public health is compromised

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, long considered the nation’s – if not the world’s – premier public health organization, is mired in a crisis that not only threatens Americans’ health but also its very survival as a leading public health institution.

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RFK Jr claims the US is the ‘sickest country in the world’ as he spars with Democrats over vaccines and healthcare

Democrats slam Kennedy as a ‘charlatan’ and a threat to children

The Independent UK

The Latest: RFK Jr. will appear before Congress amid turmoil at CDC

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Some Republicans expect answers from RFK Jr. on agency turmoil - Roll Call

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, his first appearance before the panel.

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How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy − a vaccine expert examines the false claims

At a Sept. 4, 2025, hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced heated questions from numerous senators about his vaccine policies, including his stance on COVID-19 vaccines and mRNA vaccine technology generally.

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Republicans plan bipartisan health package as Democrats demur - Roll Call

Discussions begin as Democrats still feel burned by the reconciliation package, which cut billions of dollars from Medicaid.

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Senate GOP mulls shielding rural hospitals from Medicaid cuts - Roll Call

Senate Republicans say they are looking for ways to safeguard rural hospitals from proposed cuts to a key Medicaid funding method.

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GOP Infighting Over 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Intensifies As Finance Committee Unveils Portion of the Sweeping Legislation

Tensions between Republicans in the Senate and the House are on the rise as the Senate Finance Committee unveils its highly-anticipated portion of the massive legislation.

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Senate Seeks $6,000 'Bonus' Tax Deduction for Those Age 65 and Older

Under Trump’s ‘big bill,’ the Senate Finance Committee has proposed a larger bonus tax deduction for older adults than the House. Will it pass?

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The Independent UK

Republicans look for an exit ramp on tariffs

Some Republicans are proposing dueling legislation to rein in Donald Trump’s tariffs. But many still need to keep in mind the president’s appeal to their voters

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Texas bills requiring air-conditioned prisons languish despite temperatures being ruled unconstitutional

The five bills that would require complete air conditioning in state prisons haven’t had a hearing yet, and the money set for the upgrades falls short of the estimated cost.

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Senate Finance advances Oz nomination to lead CMS - Roll Call

If confirmed, Oz would be responsible for the agency that oversees health care coverage for 160 million Americans.

The Independent UK

Dr. Mehmet Oz heads to the Senate with pitch to oversee America's health insurance programs

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morning

The Independent UK

Dr. Oz ‘significantly underpaid’ his taxes, Democrats say as they prepare to grill him in confirmation hearing

The TV doctor has been nominated by Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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Oz's ties to insurers may loom over his CMS confirmation hearing - Roll Call

Mehmet Oz will likely face questions during his confirmation hearing about his past support of expanding the Medicare Advantage program.

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Senate confirms Greer to be the US trade representative - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed Jamieson Greer to be U.S. trade representative, a post that will initially require him to examine case-by-case tariffs.

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