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“Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Social Security Tax Break — But There’s a Catch
A sweeping new tax bill backed by President Donald Trump is being hailed as the largest tax break for Social Security beneficiaries in history—but not all retirees will see savings. Known informally as the “Big, ... more
“Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Breaks For Some, Not All—Who Will Benefit?
President Trump’s new tax proposal, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” is being hailed as a historic win for older Americans—especially those paying taxes on their Social Security benefits. But while the plan delivers sweeping ... more
GOP races to push Trump’s tax bill forward
Republicans in New York are doubling down on efforts to push President Trump's latest tax and spending bill through Congress ahead of a looming deadline, according to Spectrum News. The legislation would cement portions of ... more
How Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Will Impact Your Family
President Donald Trump’s long-touted “big, beautiful bill” is no longer just campaign rhetoric. This week, the U.S. Senate passed a sweeping piece of legislation that reshapes taxes, spending, and immigration policy—all under a banner of ... more
Senate passes Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, drawing praise and criticism
The U.S. Senate passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill on July 1, 2025, advancing a monumental legislative package that Trump allies describe as a transformative achievement in tax policy, national security, and ... more
Langworthy, Stefanik introduce bill to block parole for high-risk migrants
Congressmembers Nick Langworthy and Elise Stefanik have introduced new legislation aimed at tightening border security and preventing the entry of migrants deemed national security or public safety threats. The Safeguarding Americans from Extremist Risk (SAFER) ... more
Tenney reintroduces bill to fund local hero memorials
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney has reintroduced legislation aimed at preserving memorials that honor veterans, law enforcement, and first responders. The Remembering Our Local Heroes Act, reintroduced on June 30, would direct the Secretary of the Interior ... more
Senate Bill Overhauls Student Loan Repayment: Trump-Backed Plan Targets Income-Driven Programs
A sweeping new bill in the U.S. Senate could reshape how millions of Americans repay their federal student loans, overhauling key provisions of existing income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. Backed by President Donald Trump and led ... more
Langworthy hails Supreme Court ruling on injunction limits
Rep. Nick Langworthy called Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling a “monumental victory” after the court voted 6-3 to limit the use of nationwide injunctions by federal judges. In a statement issued from Washington, D.C., the ... more
Congress Warned: Social Security Benefit Cuts of 20% Without Urgent Action
Social Security recipients could see their monthly checks reduced by nearly 20% as early as 2033 if Congress does not intervene to shore up the program’s finances, according to recent projections from the Social Security ... more
Kathy Hochul joins 22 governors to oppose drastic SNAP cuts in reconciliation bill
New York State has joined 22 others in a unified plea to Congressional leaders to preserve critical nutrition benefits under threat from a GOP-led reconciliation bill. The proposed legislation could gut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ... more
Social Security 20% Cuts Loom Despite Simple Fix — Why Congress Isn’t Acting
The countdown to Social Security benefit cuts is accelerating — and the fix is sitting in plain sight. Without action from Congress, retirees could see their monthly payments slashed by at least 20% by 2034, ... more
Medicaid cuts spark protests as hospitals brace for impact
A controversial proposal in President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill is generating fierce backlash across the country, as health care providers, state officials, and patients warn that dramatic cuts to Medicaid could threaten hospital ... more
Tenney reintroduces bill to protect gun owners in bankruptcy
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney has reintroduced legislation that would shield gun owners from losing their firearms during bankruptcy, a move she says defends constitutional rights for Americans facing financial distress. Tenney, a Republican representing New York’s ... more
Tenney introduces resolution backing Israel’s strikes on Iran
Rep. Claudia Tenney of New York has introduced a bipartisan resolution backing Israel’s recent military strikes aimed at halting Iran’s nuclear development, calling the move vital to global security. Tenney was joined by Rep. Brad ... more
Medicaid Work Requirements Could Strip Coverage From 5 Million Americans
A new Senate proposal from Republican lawmakers could result in up to 5 million Americans losing Medicaid coverage if they fail to meet strict new work requirements, according to a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis ... more
New Poll: Majority Oppose GOP Budget Bill as Trump Approval Drops on Key Issues
A new national poll from Quinnipiac University finds that a majority of registered voters oppose the Republican-backed tax and spending proposal known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, while support for Medicaid funding remains ... more
Social Security Cuts vs Rising National Debt: What’s at Stake for Seniors?
As the U.S. national debt balloons toward $34 trillion in 2025—and projections show it surpassing $50 trillion by 2035—debates in Washington over budget cuts are turning sharper. At the center of the storm? Potential cuts ... more
Retiree Alert: Social Security, Medicare Face Cuts in Trump’s Mega-Bill
Senate Republicans are reviewing Trump’s $4 trillion “One Big Beautiful Bill”, passed narrowly by the House on May 22, 2025 (215–214–1). This sweeping reconciliation package extends 2017 tax cuts, raises the debt ceiling by $4–5 trillion, includes new ... more
