Trump endorses higher tax bracket for wealthy, complicating tax talks

Some more populist-leaning members of the party are aligned, but others are likely to balk.
President Donald TrumpKent Nishimura/Reuters

Bill Gates ‘horrified’ by cuts to US aid overseas, warns children will die

Gates plans to give away up to $200 billion by 2045, when he will sunset his foundation.
Graphic of Bill Gates.Al Lucca/Semafor

Trump, Starmer agree UK-US trade deal, tease more agreements to come

The deal offers some tariff relief for UK carmakers and steel, but the final details of the deal are still to come, the US president said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London.Phil Noble/Reuters

Kyiv rejects Russian truce as ‘smoke break’

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy later said that he had told US President Donald Trump that Kyiv was ready for peace talks, but ‘a full and unconditional ceasefire’ must be agreed first.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Eva Korinkova/Reuters.
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Why Trump’s surgeon general pick could survive a Loomer onslaught

Senators are befuddled by Trump’s abrupt switcheroo, but Casey Means could still win confirmation despite online agita.
Trump holds a Cabinet meeting.Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

‘I was in charge and he won’

The former president described a winnable election that was lost by factors out of his control.
Joe BidenKamil Krzaczynski/Reuters

Trump endorses higher tax bracket for wealthy, complicating tax talks

Some more populist-leaning members of the party are aligned, but others are likely to balk.
President Donald TrumpKent Nishimura/Reuters

Senate takes up crypto bill amid uncertainty

Bipartisan negotiations over compromise legislation have yet to yield a deal

Republican senator asks for more tariffs

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, is asking the Trump administration to expand steel levies.

Cruz makes ‘legacy’ pitch for tax bill

The Texas Republican said it’s “critically important” that Republicans include “legacy items that make a profound difference” in their tax cuts bill.

Rivals, buddies, or future running mates? Trump stokes a Vance-Rubio competition

The vice president and secretary of state are allies in the administration, and even friends. They’re also early 2028 frontrunners.

Stefanik eyes two paths back to power after her scuttled UN bid

The New York Republican is gaining a subtle edge on her potential gubernatorial rival. But she’s also making moves in Congress.

GOP pushes coordinated response ahead of wildfire season

Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., led 16 House and Senate Republicans in a letter calling for the president to take “immediate, decisive action” on wildfires.

Democrats start finding power in their division — and it could take down a crypto deal

This time the rebellion is happening with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s blessing.

King of Maine? Angus King III launches governor bid

The senator’s son is joining what should be a competitive primary to replace term-limited Gov. Janet Mills.
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