President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law earlier this month, will likely change the nation’s energy landscape — potentially leading to higher power costs just as the race to grow artificial intelligence heats up.

A reader says government leaders must advocate for policies that benefit all citizens, not just the privileged few.

Texas avoided some steeper Medicaid cuts, but hundreds of thousands of Texans are still projected to lose health coverage due to the new law.

Student loan restrictions in the new Republican tax and spending law could exacerbate the student loan crisis, and deepen racial and gender wealth gaps.

President Donald Trump signs $3.3 trillion tax bill that extends 2017 tax cuts, raises debt limit by $5 trillion, rescinds Biden green energy credits, and adds Medicaid work requirements.

So, Trump’s “no tax on overtime” law could mean bigger federal tax refunds for many middle-income workers across the Mid-Atlantic, especially in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and construction where extra hours are common. But don’t expect your weekly paycheck to grow. The savings will come when you file your 2025 taxes in early 2026.

Lawmakers, trade professionals and professional bettors worry about a new Republican provision that will reduce the deduction for gambling losses.