SALT caucus turns down proposal for $30,000 deduction limit from tax committee
A group of moderate House Republicans has decided to reject the GOP leadership’s proposal, which aims to increase the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap to $30,000 as part of a broader bill that includes key legislative priorities from Trump. The House Ways and Means Committee, responsible for the tax aspects of this GOP […]
House Freedom Caucus describes Trump’s budget proposal as ‘a major change’
The House Freedom Caucus has characterized President Donald Trump’s budget proposal as a significant shift, with members from various conservative groups expressing their backing for the plan. One member stated, “This is how you drain the swamp. We need to gather Republican votes and prioritize key issues—putting an end to the Democrat leverage that has […]
Congressional Black Caucus Urges Lutnick to Safeguard Minority Business Development Agency!
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has reached out to the US Department of Commerce urging Secretary Howard Lutnick to safeguard the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) from President Trump’s latest executive order. “For numerous years, MBDA has delivered essential support to black-owned enterprises nationwide.” CBC correspondence is acknowledged. “Due to recent moves by this administration, […]
Freedom Caucus Chair Calls on GOP Leaders to Postpone Bill Aiming to Block 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,” […]
EXCLUSIVE: Freedom Caucus Members Draw Red Lines In Clash Over Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’
Members of the House Freedom Congress have warned that Congress is debating the establishment of a massive strip of President Donald Trump's legislative agenda. It may not have incorporated a complete repeal of Biden's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a Republican from Texas and a Republican from Missouri, Eric Burrison, told the Daily Color News Foundation. […]
Schumer appears unsteady as leader as Democrat senators plan caucus discussions
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, DN.Y., is facing a potential loss of his Caucus trust after a controversial decision to advance the Republican suspension spending bill earlier this month to avoid government shutdowns. D-Colo. Senator Michael Bennett reportedly told members at City Hall on Wednesday. “We will have a conversation about all democratic leaders in […]
Murphy backs Schumer's leadership but says caucus must 'change our tactics' to be effective
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) supported the leadership of Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) on Sunday, but said the Caucus “has to change tactics” to be effective. “I still support Senator Schumer as a leader,” Murphy told NBC's Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press.” “But I think the only way we can be effective as […]
Schumer brushes off leadership questions: ‘My caucus and I are in sync’
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) defended his decision to dispel questions surrounding his leadership and vote for a six-month GOP Continuation Resolution (CR) that funds the government by the end of September, saying he and his caucus are on the same page. Schumer was asked on CNN by Jake Tupper if he was “worried” […]
Al Green: House Freedom Caucus threatens to force vote on punishment for Dem
First on FOX: The House Freedom Caucus could force a vote on a bill that strips his committee's assignments from the committee's duties if R-LA's Mike Johnson does not announce a penalty for Democrats who view Mike Johnson as a good viewer. “He'll see what he thinks is appropriate, and if it's appropriate, it's fine,” […]
House Freedom Caucus member ‘seriously considering’ run for South Carolina gov
Exclusive: Rep. Ralph Norman (Rs.C.) is “seriously considering” the South Carolina governor's run, he told Fox News Digital on Tuesday. “I've been here for eight years and I'm doing a good job,” Norman said just outside the Capitol. Norman added that he firmly believes in Congress' term limits, “I might come back. We'll see.” “But […]