Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called out Senator Lisa Murkowski for advancing President Donald Trump's spending bill.

Senate Republicans narrowly passed President Trump’s $4.5 trillion bill with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance. It extends tax cuts and cuts Medicaid, while adding nearly $3.3 trillion to the deficit.

Republican infighting defined a caustic debate that saw significant opposition to Medicaid cuts, which could define the 2026 midterm elections

President Donald Trump’s visit to Iowa on Thursday is ostensibly to kick off a yearlong celebration leading up to America’s 250th anniversary. But his trip also casts a spotlight on the intense dynamics of his nascent second term as well as questions over who will barnstorm the critical state come 2028 as his successor.

The celebrations of the nation’s 250th birthday next year will provide Trump a powerful platform to project his vision of American history.

Republican President Donald Trump is set to arrive at the Iowa State Fairgrounds later tonight for a rally kicking off the one-year countdown to America's 250th birthday. Programming is scheduled to begin at 5 p.