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Contained in the new federal spending law formerly known as the "Big Beautiful Bill" is funding for 17 icebreakers, 21 cutters, more than 40 helicopters and six large patrol airplanes, Coast Guard officials said.
Experts and advocates warn that it could have dire consequences for Alabama’s tenuous rural healthcare situation.
The Trump administration's "Big Beautiful Bill" means big changes to student loans. Here's what current and future borrowers need to know
Farm programs will receive an extra $66 billion over the next decade, making up for a delayed Farm Bill. Critics say it will increase consolidation.
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A provision to extend the life of the government’s fraud-fighting oversight body, set up to track pandemic spending, snuck into law as part of Republicans’ recently passed reconciliation bill.
Some of the bill’s changes go into effect later this year, while others won’t start until after the midterms in 2026.
Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined me this week to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill (now the law) and answer questions and directly address the lies, spin and misinformation from the left. Go here and here to tune in to the conversation.
Under the bill, the SALT cap temporarily increases to $40,000 per year, so long as your annual income does not exceed $500,000.