Watch: Trump signs spending bill into law
President Trump signed the congressionally approved spending and tax bill into law on Friday, July 4.
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Trump signs "big, beautiful bill" into law
President Trump signed his massive spending and tax bill into law on Friday at an Independence Day ceremony at the White House. Jericka Duncan anchors this CBS News Special Report.
What's in the final Trump budget bill?
President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill" will now head to his desk after both chambers of Congress passed the measure. The bill touches on Medicaid, defense spending, tax cuts and much more. CBS News executive director of White House and politics Fin Gómez has more.
Trump takes credit for budget bill passage
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are hitting the holiday travel rush after passing President Trump's budget bill. The final vote was 218 to 214. House Republicans chanted "USA" in the chamber after the legislation made it over the finish line and President Trump is taking credit. CBS News' Hunter Woodall and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Johnson reacts to Senate passing budget bill
The Senate narrowly passed President Trump's massive budget bill on Tuesday and sent it back to the House with changes that could make it tougher to pass in the lower chamber. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Some GOP concern over Trump's budget plan
President Trump's legislative agenda is one step closer to becoming a reality. The president's tax and budget bill passed the Senate on Tuesday by the slimmest possible margin, 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. Now the bill heads back to the House. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Nancy Cordes have more.
Senate passes Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in 51 to 50 vote
The Senate narrowly passed President Trump's massive tax and spending bill Tuesday after a marathon series of amendment votes.
Comparing the Medicaid cuts in House and Senate "big, beautiful bill"
Senate and House Republicans would each cut Medicaid spending significantly, and there are some differences between the two bills.
The true cost of the Senate spending bill
The Congressional Budget Office says the Senate budget bill would add nearly $4 trillion the the national debt, despite President Trump's claims to the contrary. Marc Goldwein, senior policy director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins to discuss.
What's at stake in the Senate spending bill fight?
Senators are taking part in a marathon of amendments on the primary GOP tax and spending legislation. The White House says President Trump is holding a firm deadline to sign the bill this week. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Sen. Mike Lee removes public lands provision from Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
GOP Sen. Mike Lee's plan to allow the sale of public lands ran into bipartisan opposition in the Senate and the House.
Breaking down "vote-a-rama" amendments
Senate lawmakers are in the thick of their "vote-a-rama" on amendments to the Republican reconciliation bill that President Trump hopes to have on his desk by the Fourth of July. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill, while Willie James Inman has updates from the White House.
Senate begins voting on Trump budget bill
The Senate began its "vote-a-rama" Monday morning on amendments to the Republican reconciliation bill. Voting could last into the night. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill, while Natalie Brand has updates from the White House.
Senate advances Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in narrow vote
Congress is racing to meet a self-imposed July 4 deadline to send the tax and spending bill to the president.
Senate works to kickstart Trump's budget plan
The Senate is putting in extra hours on Saturday to kickstart President Trump's legislative agenda. Overnight, Republicans released the full text for an updated version of Mr. Trump's "big, beautiful bill," containing tax and spending cuts that could impact millions of Americans. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Senate Democrats question "obliteration" of Iran's nuclear sites
President Trump has repeatedly said that Iran's nuclear sites were "obliterated" and the program was set back by years.
Latest details on Iran intel assessment
The Trump administration is defending its strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities as a complete success, even as some key questions remain. CBS News' Eleanor Watson, Nikole Killion and Willie James Inman have the latest reporting.
Sen. Sheehy discusses state of budget bill
President Trump hosted an event at the White House on Thursday that he hoped would galvanize support for his budget bill. Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana, who was in attendance, joins "The Takeout" to discuss where the legislation stands in the upper chamber.
Key Medicaid provisions struck from GOP bill
The Senate parliamentarian on Thursday struck key provisions related to Medicaid from President Trump's budget bill in a setback for Republicans who are racing to pass the legislation. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Senate tax plan faces deficit concerns
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he expects a Senate vote on President Trump's massive tax cut and spending plan before the July Fourth recess. Marc Goldwein, senior policy director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins to discuss his analysis.
Breaking down stablecoins and the GENIUS Act
Last week, in a bipartisan vote, the Senate passed the GENIUS Act, creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Dante Disparte, chief strategy officer at the financial technology company Circle, joins "The Takeout" to explain how stablecoins work and what the Senate's legislation means for the cryptocurrency.
Sen. Roger Marshall discusses GOP budget bill
Republican lawmakers are racing to send President Trump's budget bill to his desk by the Fourth of July. Republican Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas joins "The Takeout" to discuss whether Congress can meet that deadline, and where the holdups remain.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski on navigating Washington under Trump
In a polarized Washington, Alaska's senior senator is a moderate in a Republican Party dominated by President Trump. She writes about her political challenges in a new memoir, "Far from Home."
Highlights from Murkowski's "CBS Sunday Morning" interview
In an extended interview for "CBS Sunday Morning," Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski talks about how she's navigating Washington as a moderate, her top concerns about the "big, beautiful bill," and more.
Murkowski discusses her concerns about Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says Medicaid cuts could be a key sticking point for President Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
Epstein files bill will head to Trump's desk after approval by House and Senate
The Senate has approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act to compel the release of documents, after the House passed it 427 to 1.
Trump says MBS "knew nothing" about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing
President Trump accused a journalist of trying to "embarrass" Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map for 2026 elections
A federal court ordered Texas to use House district lines adopted in 2021 for next year's congressional elections.
Trump says he's making Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally
President Trump said Tuesday he will designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, marking a step up in defense ties between the U.S. and the Gulf monarchy.
What are the Epstein files that could be released by DOJ?
If President Trump signs the bill passed by the House and Senate requiring DOJ to release documents tied to investigations of Jeffrey Epstein, here's what could be published.
Immigration crackdown in New Orleans could start as early as Dec. 1
The Trump administration's planned immigration enforcement crackdown in New Orleans could start as early as Dec. 1, Department of Homeland Security sources told CBS News.
Khashoggi's widow describes "7 years of hell," demands accountability from MBS
Hanan Elatr Khashoggi said Tuesday she was "disappointed" to hear President Trump describing her late husband, Jamal Khashoggi, in a way that "kind of justifies a crime."
Bill targeting White House ballroom donations introduced by Democrats
The bill aims to impose restrictions on ballroom donors seeking to influence the administration.
Loose wire on ship may have led to Key Bridge collision and collapse, NTSB finds
A loose wire on the ship Dali may have been responsible for the power outages that eventually led to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, according to the NTSB.