in Congress. A retired brigadier general in the Air Force, Bacon was first elected to the House in 2016, the same cycle as Donald Trump's first presidential election. In the decades since, Bacon's become known as one of the few Republicans who's been unafraid to speak his mind based on his principles, his beliefs, and what he thinks is best for his constituents, even if that doesn't sit well with his party.Announcing his retirement, Bacon told the New York Times, quote, "I'd like to fight for the soul of ou ...

🇺🇸 NOW: President Trump says failure to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill will result in a "whopping 68% Tax increase, the largest in history." https://t.co/l6iX44BlHh ...

It's very important. If we don't have it, there's a 68% tax increase. If we don't have it, you know, the debt ceiling extension is very important.They gave a debt ceiling. The Republicans gave a debt ceiling because of the importance of doing it. They did that for the good of the country and Republicans voted for that.[Music] We're cutting 1.7%. Let's see. We're cutting Yeah.1.7% trillion. Think of it. I think I just saw the number a little while ago.$1.7% trillion. But we can grow our country so much more ...

Omega Family Office chairman and CEO Leon Cooperman on Monday said that tariffs are "nothing more than a tax increase" and that it would just be simpler to raise taxes on corporations. ...