Arjun Singh

California has for many years received waivers to set stricter emissions standards for vehicles.

The proposed repeal of the $200 transfer tax is part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reconciliation underway in Congress.

Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh’s mayor, lost the primary to a less progressive candidate.

The bill was initially defeated on cloture after Democrats yanked support, but they reversed course after talks. The bill is likely to be passed by the body.

Five states will have competitive primary elections, three of which are safe seats for either party. Races in Georgia and Michigan could determine the majority.

The reconciliation budget was voted down in the House Budget Committee as moderate and conservative Republicans fight for differing priorities.

All components of the bill will either meet their spending limits or cut more spending than required—except defense, which is over budget.

The Louisiana congressman announced his support while offering a defense of opponents by citing frozen congressional salaries that limit members’ finances.

The legislation would allow the secretary of the Treasury to revoke the tax exemptions of organization that provide ’material support' to terrorism.

The legislation is estimated to save $290 billion over 10 years by limiting SNAP eligibility and imposing stricter work requirements on beneficiaries.