Strib Voices publishes a mix of commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• 07/04/2025: President Donald Trump’s deadline for the Republican-controlled Congress to pass the massive tax-and-spend bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,

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New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.

The new law aims to shift much of the nation’s law enforcement toward immigration — and could reduce efforts to prevent violent crime.

The 'Big Beautiful Bill' signed by President Trump promised to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. However, the reality is more nuanced, offering significant tax relief but not a complete elimination.

The Republicans' tax cut and spending package, dubbed the "big, beautiful bill," includes a tax deduction for car loan interest of up to $10,000 annually for qualified vehicles.

In a Congress addicted to bad ideas and bloated spending it’s rare to find a tax policy with broad, bipartisan support that also happens to be good policy. Health savings accounts are one of

House Speaker Johnson says President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" will help the GOP in the midterms. Key Senate races are now in the spotlight as Republicans aim to hold their slim majority in 2026.