The vice president cast the tie-breaking vote on the "One Big, Beautiful" bill that cuts taxes and boosts border security while reducing social program spending.

Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) spoke Tuesday afternoon on recently introduced legislation targeting President Trump’s “sick tax,” a provision in the GOP-led spending and tax package that will require Medicaid enrollees to pay more out of pocket when visiting a health care provider.

A Medicaid work rule tucked into the sweeping law is now being cast as a liability for Republicans in competitive districts.

Trump has relied heavily on executive orders to accomplish his goals, which can be reversed if a Democrat wins the presidency. The legislation he signed July 4 could be a more lasting legacy.

On Tuesday, patient advocacy groups rally to oppose changes to Medicaid and cash heading to pharmaceutical companies.

President Donald Trump rode to reelection last fall on voter concerns about prices. But as his administration pares back federal rules and programs designed to protect patients from the high cost of health care,

New legislation signed by Donald Trump is expected to slash nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act over the next decade. Health experts warn that this could leave more than 16 million Americans without coverage,

Democrats are now confident that discontent over Trump's policies can help them win back Congress in the 2026 midterms.

A think tank has said the Trump administration is "peddling false and exaggerated claims" about taxes on Social Security benefits.