Top Republican touts ‘real motivation’ behind House DOGE Caucus’ mission before first meeting
The co-chairs of the House DOGE caucus said there is “real motivation” behind achieving the mission of reducing the federal deficit. Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah) is the vice chair of the House Republican Conference and the sixth-ranking Republican in the House, and recently joined Rep. Aaron Bean (R-Fla.) and Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas). State) and […]
Freedom Caucus reelects Andy Harris as chair
Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) will serve as chairman of the House Freedom Caucus until the end of 2025, a ruling confirmed Monday night, strengthening his leadership of the hard-line conservative caucus. “I am honored to continue serving as chair of the House Freedom Caucus,” Harris said in a statement about her reelection. “This will be […]
Freedom Caucus says taxes come second
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House Freedom Caucus Supports Dual Reconciliation Plan, Prioritizes Border
The House Freedom Caucus (HFC) on Friday endorsed a dual reconciliation strategy, arguing that the original bill needed to prioritize border security and fully fund it. For more information, letter To Speaker Mike Johnson, this approach emphasizes the urgency of border security as a separate issue, and the caucus needs to fully fund and resolve […]
Freedom Caucus backs two-track strategy to tackle Trump border and tax agenda
The hard-line conservative House Freedom Caucus supports a two-step approach to tackling parts of President-elect Trump's agenda, including the border, taxes and energy, amid intraparty conflict over the approach. influential caucus said in a letter On Friday, he urged House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) to pass a “fully offset” and “focused” border settlement in January, […]
WV lawmaker arrested after threatening to kill entire region’s delegation over caucus beef
Charles Town, West Virginia – West Virginia's incoming delegate was arrested Thursday on suspicion of threatening to kill multiple members of Congress after being informed he could be removed from his job in the Republican caucus. President-elect Joseph de Soto, a doctor from Gerardstown, about 100 miles west of Washington, D.C., was so furious Tuesday […]
Jeffries: DOGE Caucus 'not a serious effort' with Greene in charge
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) appeared Wednesday evening to introduce Democrats to a new House subcommittee on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). He scoffed at the idea. on MSNBC's “The Read Out.” Jeffries did not rule out the possibility of Democrats joining the House subcommittee, but […]
Scott skips interview with Congressional Black Caucus amid Agriculture race
Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) skipped a meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Wednesday as the race for the top Democratic seat on the House Agriculture Committee intensifies. The move irritated some CBC members who are scrutinizing the Democratic seat on the House Agriculture Committee. various candidates. Mr. Scott is currently the ranking member […]
New progressive caucus chair: Democrats need to prioritize winning 'above being right all the time'
Rep. Greg Cassar (D-Texas), newly elected chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, spoke about the Democratic Party's future strategy, saying the party needs to put more emphasis on economic issues and prioritize winning. said. “We're at a point now where we have to always prioritize winning over being right,” he said. NBC News He said […]
Ernst, Elon, Vivek Target Federal Waste, Telework Abuses in 1st DOGE Caucus
A year-long investigation by Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa found that federal bureaucrats are costing taxpayers billions of dollars while avoiding their responsibilities in office, including: It has been revealed that this includes reports of staff working from home attending meetings while “relaxing on the beach” and “relaxing in bubble baths”. The first Senate […]