House committee rejects Trump’s ‘ONE, BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL’ as he lashes out at GOP ‘GRANDSTANDERS’
Trump’s Bill Faces Setback in Committee In Washington, President Trump’s ambitious legislation, described as a “big, beautiful bill,” stumbled during its first committee vote on Friday. A group of five Republican representatives—Chip Roy from Texas, Ralph Norman from South Carolina, Josh Brecheen from Oklahoma, Andrew Clyde from Georgia, and Lloyd Smucker from Pennsylvania—voted against advancing […]
Current updates: Conservative dissenters remain firm as important committee convenes on Trump legislation
The House Budget Committee is set to vote on Friday regarding a GOP bill that incorporates many of President Trump’s key priorities, although a faction of hardline conservatives is threatening to oppose it. This bill, titled “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” spans 1,116 pages and has progressed through various committees over the last couple of […]
Trump’s significant and appealing proposal at risk ahead of important House Budget Committee meeting
President Donald Trump’s ambitious “Big Beautiful Building” initiative seems to be facing challenges ahead of a key House Budget Committee meeting scheduled for late Thursday afternoon, which is crucial for moving toward a vote. At least three Republicans on the committee are expected to oppose the bill, which has a price tag of a hundred […]
House committee leaders urge Duke to cut ties with China’s Wuhan University
The leaders of two House committees have sent a letter to the president of Duke University, urging the North Carolina institution to sever its ties with Wuhan University in China. Reps. John Mourenard (R-Mich.) and Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) expressed their concerns over China’s potential access to U.S. research in a letter sent on Wednesday. “Wuhan […]
House Republicans’ plan to cut more than $230 billion in spending and change food stamp programs passes committee.
Republicans have advanced plans to reduce spending by over $23 billion in the next decade and revamped the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during a vote from the Agriculture Committee late Wednesday. The committee voted 29-25 along party lines. This initiative is a central piece of President Trump’s “big and beautiful” agenda, now moving to […]
House GOP Agriculture bill moves forward from committee
The House Agriculture Committee has voted to move forward with a bill that proposes significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This is part of efforts aimed at reducing federal spending in order to support President Trump’s legislative priorities. The proposed legislation seeks to help cover some expenses related to SNAP benefits, instruct […]
DNC committee decides to overturn David Hogg’s election as Democratic vice chair
The Democratic National Committee’s Eligibility Committee made a decision on Monday, allowing the party’s vice-chairman to challenge the recent election outcome of activist David Hogg. Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, was elected vice-chairman back in February. However, some Democrats have expressed disapproval regarding his […]
House committee unveils extensive Republican tax proposal
The House Ways and Means Committee unveiled a more detailed version of some prominent bills on Monday, encapsulating many of President Trump’s top legislative goals. This marks the beginning of what could turn into a significant clash over the extensive tax provisions included in the proposal. This piece of legislation is essential to the GOP’s […]
Attorney who took Trump to court summoned before House judiciary committee
Former special counsel prosecutor Jay Bratt is set to testify before the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee next week, according to sources familiar with the situation. A notification reviewed indicates that Bratt will discuss Trump’s allegedly false statements, serving as the top vice-chairman for former special advisor Jack Smith. This marks the first instance of a […]
Committee chair explains his reasons for rejecting Democrats’ taxpayer trip to El Salvador
Homeland Security Committee’s Stance on El Salvador Trip Mark Green, the Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, recently explained his reasons for rejecting a proposed taxpayer-funded visit to El Salvador spearheaded by Congressional Democrats. This trip was centered around Kilmer Abrego Garcia, a deported member of the MS-13 gang and a documented human trafficker. Democratic […]