Brian Faler

1 month ago | politico.com | Brian Faler

The family tax credits are usually associated with Democrats, and they were key parts of the Biden administration’s response to the pandemic. But Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who wants a bigger Child Tax Credit focused on low-income people, says his colleagues need to come up with more for working-class voters. “Renewing the tax cuts is great, but there’s no tax relief for working people in that,” he said.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Brian Faler

Republicans may steal Democrats’ thunder on one of their favorite issues: the Child Tax Credit. Lawmakers, including Senate Finance Chair Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), are eyeing an increase in the hugely popular $2,000-per-child credit as part of the GOP's sweeping tax legislation, with some also pushing for a big hike in a related break dubbed the babysitter credit. Picking up the issue now would help Republicans appeal to working class voters who powered their electoral sweep in November.

1 month ago | politico.com | Brian Faler

1 month ago | politico.com | Jordain Carney |Mia McCarthy |Kyle Cheney |Jennifer Scholtes |Ali Bianco |Ben Leonard | +6 more

After finding success in a Tuesday disapproval vote, a new resolution could come to the floor later this month.

1 month ago | politico.com | Meredith Lee |Mia McCarthy |Kyle Cheney |Jennifer Scholtes |Jordain Carney |Ali Bianco | +6 more

Talking points sent to Capitol Hill tout how Trump is “revolutionizing global trade.”