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Freedom Caucus Chair Calls on GOP Leaders to Postpone Bill Aiming to Block DC Budget Cuts!

Freedom Caucus chair urges GOP leaders to delay bill preventing DC budget cuts

Chair of the House Freedom Caucus Andy Harris (R-MD) stated that DC officials are urging GOP leadership to keep the Senate’s funding regulations that threaten significant reductions to local budgets. “We have encouraged leadership to postpone it until we revise the budget resolution, and we must call for the requirements concerning the District of Columbia,” […]

Key budget process eyed by some to rein in judges: But is it allowed?

Many potential paths to doing so have been considered as Republicans are looking for ways to curb federal judges who issue countless orders to halt the Trump administration's actions, particularly on immigration. However, the use of a critical budget process that lowers the Senate threshold to 51 votes to reimburse certain courts can face serious […]

Trump budget dispute between chambers continues as House GOP urges action

Senate Republicans are not necessarily shaken by new pushes from House GOP leaders to win the budget bill of their preference for President Donald Trump. House Republicans have It is reportedly He is concerned about the lack of action on the Senate budget bill, which passed several weeks ago, and addressed major Trump priorities such […]

Maine trans athlete battle: Budget vote descends into debate over Libby censure

The Maine Legislature voted for the budget year after year on Thursday night, but the session was delayed by long-term debate over the inclusion of trans athletes and the blame of Republican Rep. Laurel Libby. Libby, who was criticized in a social media post in which Maine's Democratic majority and speaker Ryan Fecto identified minor […]