Big, Beautiful Bill
Coverage of Big, Beautiful Bill in the Nexus archive.
- Changes to student loans are taking effect July 1. Here’s what to know
Federal student loan changes effective July 1 include the end of the Biden-era SAVE plan, new graduate loan limits under Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' and potential payment increases for borrowers. Around 9 million Americans are in default, and borrowers in the SAVE plan must switch repayment plans within 90 days of notification.
- Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is bringing a big set of student loan changes
President Donald Trump's 'big beautiful bill' is introducing major changes to the federal student loan system. The article highlights the bill's impact on student loan policies without specifying details of the reforms.
- California governor, top lawmakers reach budget agreement
California Governor Gavin Newsom, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, and Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón announced a budget agreement to eliminate deficits for the next two fiscal years, allocating $251.5 billion in general fund spending and $28 billion in reserve funds. The agreement addresses federal funding cuts attributed to President Donald Trump and includes $900 million for homeless housing programs.
- CBP touts historic milestone, pushes for even larger workforce: 'We aren’t stopping here'
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reached a record 21,471 agents, the largest workforce in its 102-year history, and plans to expand further toward 25,000 agents. The agency cites competitive pay, benefits, and hiring incentives, supported by $64 billion and $26 billion in funding from the Trump administration’s Big Beautiful Bill and recent Department of Homeland Security funding measures.
- CBP touts historic milestone, pushes for even larger workforce: 'We aren’t stopping here'
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reached a historic staffing milestone with 21,471 agents, the most in its 102-year history, and aims to expand further toward 25,000 agents. The agency cited funding from the Trump administration's 'Big Beautiful Bill' and a recent $26 billion allocation for manpower, alongside competitive incentives up to $60,000 to attract recruits, including veterans.
- The student loan changes to know before Big Beautiful Bill changes kick in July 1
The article discusses upcoming student loan changes associated with the Big Beautiful Bill, set to take effect on July 1. It highlights the need for awareness before the implementation date.
- ‘It’s massive destruction’: outcry in Texas over waivers to allow border wall in Big Bend national park
The Trump administration has waived environmental and historical preservation laws to build a border wall in Big Bend National Park, a protected wilderness in Texas. Congress allocated $46.5bn for border wall construction through the 'Big, Beautiful' bill, targeting a 500-mile unwalled stretch in west Texas known as the 'Big Bend sector'.
- Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
AP-NORC polling analysis shows declining support for President Donald Trump among independents, particularly those without a college degree, with approval dropping from about half in 2024 to one-quarter by spring 2026. The analysis highlights a narrowing education gap in opinions and negative shifts among Black and Hispanic independents, raising concerns for Republicans ahead of midterms.
- Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
AP-NORC polling shows declining support for President Donald Trump among independents, particularly those without a college degree, with approval dropping from about half in 2024 to one-quarter by spring 2026. The analysis links this shift to events during Trump's second term, including the government shutdown and the Iran war, erasing a prior education-based approval gap among independents.
- House Republicans cave to Senate with vote to end 75-day DHS shutdown
House Republicans passed Homeland Security funding by voice vote to end the 75-day partial shutdown, averting a potential mid-May shutdown. The deal, brokered by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, uses a two-track approach to fund most DHS agencies immediately while separately addressing ICE and Border Patrol through a party-line reconciliation bill.
- It's Tax Day. Here's how big the average tax refund is in 2026.
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds in 2026 due to the 2025 'big, beautiful bill' introducing new tax deductions. The article highlights the impact of this legislation on average tax refunds during Tax Day.