House Republicans pass bill to avert government shutdown
The House on Tuesday passed a funding bill to avoid government shutdown over the weekend and tees measures to consider in the Senate. The Chamber of Commerce cleared the continuing resolution (CR) mainly with 217-213 votes from the party lineage. Rep. Thomas Massey (r-ky.) was the only GOP “no” vote. The law will fund the […]
Trump ‘Fully Expects All House Republicans to’ Back Spending Bill
WASHINGTON – White House spokesman Caroline Leavitt said President Donald Trump “fully expects all House Republicans to support the ongoing resolution (CR).” Levitt held a press conference on Tuesday. Trump called for a major challenge to Rep. Thomas Massey (R-KY) after refusing to support House Republican CRs to avoid government shutdowns. The house is setting […]
Hinson, Ricketts roll out bipartisan bill to protect US agriculture supply chain from Chinese Communist Party
First on FOX: Rep. Ashley Hinson and Sen. Pete Ricketts are rolling out bilateral bills with bipartisan support to secure the US agricultural supply chain from vulnerability and potential Communist Party of China, Fox News Digital learned. R-Iowa's Hinson will be introduced in the House of Representatives to ensure US agriculture, and Ricketts (R-neb.) will […]
Bill Allowing Armed Teachers, Staff Moving in West Virginia House
Laws allowing armed teachers and staff to defend in classrooms will come in front of their West Virginia home. The bill, HB 2187, passed the West Virginia House of Representatives Board of Education. According to WSAZ. It will next be scheduled for the House Judiciary Committee. HB 2187 Correction Current language of West Virginia law […]
Live updates: House sets final funding bill vote; Ontario backs off power surcharge, agrees to talks
Congressional Republicans are competing to pass the GOP StopGap funding bill by 11:59pm on Friday to avoid government shutdowns. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is trying to shepherd the bill through his razor-spark majority, despite many Republicans still undecided about the measure. On Tuesday morning, Vice President Vance created his closing pitch for Trump-backed measures against […]
House GOP tees up final vote on bill to avert shutdown
House Republicans advanced the bill on Tuesday, avoiding government shutdowns at the end of the week and filed a final vote on the law later that day. The Chamber of Commerce voted 216-214 to adopt rules governing the legal debate for Mike Johnson (R-La.)'s ongoing solution. The measure will maintain funding on the government until […]
Lummis introduces bill to create bitcoin strategic reserve
Sen. Cynthia Lumith (R-WYO.) reintroduced the law on Tuesday to create a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, and last week attempted to codify President Trump's executive order establishing a reserve. The bill, first introduced by Lummis last year, directs the government to purchase 1 million bitcoin over five years, and transfers it to a “decentralized network” of […]
Vance pitches Republicans on Trump-backed funding bill in closed-door meeting
Top GOP REP aims to “codify” Doge savings House GOP Conference Chair Alisa MacLaine. R-Mich. , squeezing the “King” of the weekend in “The Story” and House Democrats who may be shut down the government. Vice President JD Vance told House Republicans that putting a government funding bill on the ballot today is important for […]
‘Urgent action’ needed to save Starmer’s 2030 energy bill cut, says industry body | Energy bills
Keir Starmer has been warned that “urgent action” must be taken to achieve its goal of reducing energy bills by up to £300 by 2030. According to an Energy UK survey of industrial bodies, the government's plan to switch to clean electricity systems by 2030 will “ensure lower energy bills over the next decade.” However, […]
Vance gives House GOP closing pitch on Trump-backed funding bill ahead of vote
Vice President Vance delivered the closing pitch in support of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA.) government fundraising bill at the House GOP private conference meeting held on Tuesday, when the House is scheduled to vote for the measure. Members said Vance claimed that the six-month funding measure would allow the Trump administration and the Department of […]