Taxes October 24, 2025
Bipartisan Scrutiny Grows Over Nonprofit Hospitals’ Billions in Tax Benefits
For once, Democrats and Republicans may be on the same page: nonprofit hospitals should prove they're earning their tax-exempt status.
Payroll October 24, 2025
Bills to Pay Federal Workers During Shutdown Stall, But Senators Say They Are Ready to Compromise
Key senators of both parties said they would try to find a way to pay all federal employees during the partial government shutdown after the Senate blocked consideration of dueling proposals on Oct. 23.
Taxes October 22, 2025
Senate Bill Making it Easier to Fix Math Mistakes on Your Tax Return is Headed to Trump’s Desk
The bipartisan IRS MATH Act, as it’s known, cleared the Senate unanimously on Oct. 21, after previously winning approval in the House of Representatives on a voice vote in April.
Taxes October 15, 2025
Inside the Debate Over ACA Tax Credits That is Driving the Government Shutdown
Republicans contend that extending the premium tax credits is a complex task with a lot of moving parts that need to be addressed. But Democrats point out that those bills are already in the mail. Enrollment begins on Nov. 1.
General News September 29, 2025
Expectations Low for Prevention of Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump and top congressional leaders have strong political incentives to stoke the ongoing stalemate during a White House meeting Monday even as they drive the U.S. to its first government shutdown in nearly seven years.
Taxes September 23, 2025
New House Bill Would Expand No Tax on Overtime to All Union Workers
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) announced Sept. 19 that she has introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that all union workers benefit from the “no tax on overtime” provision that was included in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes September 22, 2025
What Happens if There’s a Federal Government Shutdown?
Congress is staring down a Sept. 30 deadline to extend federal funding and avoid a government shutdown after competing proposals from Republicans and Democrats were blocked Friday in the Senate.
Taxes September 19, 2025
Partisan Stopgap Funding Bills Fall Short in Senate
The Senate shot down dueling versions of a short-term funding patch on Sept. 19 before leaving town for a weeklong recess without a plan in place to avoid a partial government shutdown next month.
Taxes September 19, 2025
Fetterman Breaks with Party Over Tactics to Keep Obamacare Tax Subsidies
Congressional Democrats won't get any help from Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) as they risk a government shutdown in a bid to extend expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Taxes September 18, 2025
Government Shutdown Risks Rise as Democrats Issue Ambitious Counteroffer
The Democrats’ bill would repeal Medicaid cuts enacted in July and also seeks a long-term extension of expiring Obamacare tax subsidies, a proposal that could cost hundreds of billions.
Taxes September 15, 2025
Looming Government Shutdown Tied to GOP Extending Obamacare Tax Credit
Whether the federal government shuts down operations in two weeks could hinge on Republicans agreeing to extend the premium tax credit, which is set to expire Dec. 31.
Taxes September 10, 2025
Ending Tax Break for Litigation Funders, Other Proposals Cut From OBBBA May Return to Congress
Several legislative initiatives—like tort reform, limiting state regulation of AI, and fixing the PBM (pharmacy benefit manager) system—were left on the cutting-room floor and could be brought back in the months ahead.