The GOP’s hopes of a tax cut election are falling flat, poll shows - POLITICO

Republicans continue to plug last year’s tax cuts on the trail, and voters even have a positive view of the name “Working Families Tax Cuts.” But there is more energy behind potentially repealing that law, which also slashed Medicaid to help offset the cost of tax cuts, as Democrats appear on the brink of regaining at least some levers of power in Washington…

 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/16/poll-gop-taxes-megabill-falling-flat-midterms-01122409

 

Administration delays release of IRS data showing impact of GOP tax cuts - POLITICO

“I think they are hiding stuff that doesn’t line up with all the crowing the CEO has been doing,” Nina Olson, a former national taxpayer advocate, said of Frank Bisignano, the IRS’s day-to-day leader who has joined Republican lawmakers in touting the breaks to voters… 

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/14/administration-delays-irs-data-gop-tax-cuts-01116807 

 

Why Aren’t the Wealthy Paying More?

 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7jaAIZe0nww

 

James Talarico CALLS OUT GOP opponent for his billionaire tax cuts

 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lmKXDSKeUn8

 

‘It’s all we have to run on’: GOP looks to tout tax cuts as war overtakes Hill agenda - POLITICO

The benefits of the ‘big, beautiful bill’ are at risk of being swamped by rising energy prices…

 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/13/congress-tax-day-iran-war-00868002

Fact check: Perry Johnson’s $4,747 plan overstates Michigan tax cut savings

Johnson's proposal, in particular, has sparked several reader inquiries as part of Bridge Listens, our non-scientific survey of election year issues. 

Among them: Johnson says he will eliminate income tax, my question is, what revenues will be used to fund the state's operations? — Arlon from Sault Ste. Marie 

Can cutting 2 cents from every state dollar spent actually replace state income tax? — Bean from Brimley…

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-04-02/fact-check-perry-johnsons-4-747-plan-overstates-michigan-tax-cut-savings

 

Republican LOSES IT Over Proposed Tax On The Ultra-Wealthy

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VQYhHyLXt9M

 

Amazon's tax bill plunges after GOP tax cuts - POLITICO

The 87 percent drop is largely due to a more generous depreciation break in the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act.'…

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/06/amazon-emerges-a-big-winner-from-gop-tax-cuts-00768985

 

Trump Tax Cuts EXPLODE In Corporate Stock Buyback Chaos As Insane Scam Revealed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IUVJjEhIQY

Two Conservatives Debate: Is the Big, Beautiful Bill a Disaster? (John Donvan; Open to Debate

As President Trump signs the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law, not all conservatives are behind it. 

This sweeping budget reconciliation package revives key elements of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, overhauls spending on Medicaid, green energy, and immigration, and raises the debt ceiling by $5 trillion. Supporters call it a bold push for economic growth and renewed American leadership, crediting it with preserving Trump-era tax cuts and encouraging investment. But not everyone on the right is convinced. In this episode, we're not asking what Democrats think—we already know. Two conservatives. One controversial bill. Where do they align, and where do they draw the line? With two House Republicans voting "no" and the Congressional Budget Office projecting a $2.8 trillion increase to the deficit over the next decade, some on the right are raising concerns about fiscal responsibility and long-term consequences. So, is the Big, Beautiful Bill a strategic investment in America's future—or a step too far for limited-government conservatives? Arguing Yes: Jessica Riedl, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Arguing No: Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment and the Herbert and Joyce Morgan Fellow in Energy and Environmental Policy at The Heritage Foundation. Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk-doC3FNvg

 

How the Big Beautiful Bill Will Transfer Trillions From Workers to Wall Street

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG6tuszAIT8

 

GOP Complains About Debt After Passing $4 Trillion Tax And Spending Bill | HuffPost Latest News

Democrats slammed Republicans for pushing a rescissions bill eliminating critical funding for vulnerable people worldwide, warning it would "poison" any bipartisan goodwill needed to negotiate legislation funding the government this year.

 What incentive, they asked, do Democrats have to negotiate deals on spending that require their votes to pass in the Senate if Republicans are going to simply turn around later and cancel funding they don't like via a partisan process that requires only 51 votes?…

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tax-cuts-beautiful-bill-debt_n_686d6c69e4b041f69cfd4c4a

 

I asked Trump's Treasury Sec to justify cutting Medicaid by $700B to give a $235B tax break

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pLtvbApHA4A

 

Trump bill to cause most harm to America’s poorest

With their eagerness to cut the social safety net, Republicans seem to be treating millions of Americans who earn less than $50,000 as undeserving takers. "People earning under $50,000 are major targets of the Republican agenda. Their health coverage is targeted. Their food security is targeted," said Marr. "They are left out of key provisions expanding tax cuts, like the child tax credit. They are most at risk from the Republican tariffs. They'll be hurt across the board." 

Marr said the budget bill treats "these people very harshly". 

 "It's the harshest bill we've ever seen since budget deficits became an issue 40 years ago," he said. "This is the first bill that simultaneously targets programs for poor people and working-class people to pay for it, and then takes that money to pay for tax cuts for very wealthy people. It makes poor and working-class people worse off. That's not been done before."…

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/03/trump-budget-bill

 

Republicans RAGE as House Dems CALL THEM OUT in Explosive Hearing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xudjTi_junk

 

55 SENATORS Vote AGAINST TRUMP BUDGET BILL MONDAY AFTERNOON?!: "WE HATE it”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiTSMFfFVz0

 

Why Republicans are rushing to pass Trump's "big, beautiful bill"

But whether this bill would cut taxes on Social Security — or throw millions off their health care or batter rural hospitals — is ultimately immaterial to the president. All that matters is he has a piece of paper to sign that cuts taxes for him and his wealthy friends and donors. Trump has his wish, and in today's Republican Party, everything else comes second to making his wish come true..

https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/senate-republicans-big-beautiful-bill-vote-rcna215558 

 

The oligarchs don’t even believe in the concept of government.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jNPkHG8CDQo

 

What to know as bond market reacts to Moody’s downgrade of U.S. credit - The Washington Post

The U.S. has trillions of dollars of debt financed by U.S. Treasurys. Any moves away from Treasurys could show early signs that some investors are losing confidence in the U.S. and perhaps its ability to make good on its promises to pay off those who buy U.S. debt...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/05/19/us-treasury-bonds-tax-immigration-trump/

Trump's Big Beautiful Budget is a declaration of war on everyone in the U.S. but the very rich

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC3iObkiD8U