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Senate strikes provision in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ that would deter AI regulation

Lawmakers attempted to tie a 10-year ban on states doing anything to regulate AI to eligibility for federal subsidies for broadband and AI infrastructure.

Senate grinds to a standstill as Republicans struggle with Trump’s big bill

A new analysis has found the bill would leave nearly 12 million more Americans without health insurance and increase the deficit by $3.3 trillion.

Susan Collins could be a deciding vote on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

She has been placed in a difficult spot between her fellow Republicans and her blue state reliant on rural health care.

Senate’s long day turns to night as GOP works to shore up support on Trump’s big bill

It's a pivotal moment for the Republicans, who have control of Congress and are racing to wrap up work with just days to go before Trump's holiday deadline Friday.

Watch Live: Senate sprints toward a vote on Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins voted to advance the measure over the weekend but said she is leaning against the bill without changes.

Too sick to work, some Americans worry Trump’s bill will strip their health insurance

Many Republicans say nondisabled adults should not be on Medicaid, arguing the work requirement in the "Big Beautiful Bill" will incentivize more people to get jobs.

Fact check: Republicans say health care ‘comes with a job.’ It’s not always that simple.

"A lot of times, health care comes with a job," Senate Majority Leader John Thune said in an interview recently.

How Susan Collins wants to change Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

An amendment from the Republican senator would double a relief fund for rural hospitals by raising taxes on the very wealthiest Americans.

Senators hunker down for long day of votes on Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts

The hours ahead will be pivotal for the Republicans, who have control of the Congress and are racing against Trump's Fourth of July deadline to wrap up work.

Janet Mills signs into law a Democrat’s plan to rein in solar subsidies

The changes could save Maine ratepayers an estimated $1.2 billion over the next 16 years.

 

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