Trump says it 'doesn’t matter' how GOP passes his agenda: 'The end result is the same’
President-elect Trump said on Wednesday whether Republicans on Capitol Hill will tackle top priorities like taxes, energy and the border in one or two ways, as the party looks to flesh out its plans for the coming months. It doesn’t matter,” he said. “We had a great meeting. There's great unity. Whether it's one bill […]
Trump, GOP senators wrestle over strategy for president-elect's agenda
President-elect Trump and Republican senators battled over the best strategy to move his top agenda items, including border security and tax cuts, during a two-hour meeting at the Capitol Wednesday night. He largely resisted pleas from senators to split the issue. Split into two large bills. Many Republican senators, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune […]
Capitol Police arrest man who tried to set his car on fire as Trump paid respects to Jimmy Carter and met with GOP senators
U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man Wednesday on suspicion of attempting to set a car on fire near the Capitol as President-elect Donald Trump visited Republican lawmakers and paid tribute to the late former President Jimmy Carter. The disturbing incident occurred in front of the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial shortly before 5:30 p.m., as President […]
Will ‘Vote Yes’ to Confirm Former GOP Rep. Sean Duffy
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) said he plans to “vote yes” on confirming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy (R) to serve as Secretary of Transportation. In a post about X, Fetterman expressed He said he had “enjoyed meeting” Duffy and emphasized that the two “agreed on a lot of things.” Fetterman previously said that his vote […]
GOP Rep. to Introduce Bill to Authorize Trump to Retake Panama Canal
Republican lawmakers plan to introduce a bill that would give President-elect Donald Trump the power to buy and retake the Panama Canal. Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) explained to hill President Trump is “right to consider buying back the Panama Canal,” he said, adding that regaining U.S. control of the Canal “could be an important step” […]
‘All Of A Sudden You’re Concerned’: GOP Rep, CNN Host Tussle Over Potentially Using Military To Acquire Greenland
Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, sparred with CNN's Brianna Kaylor on Wednesday over the possibility of the U.S. using the military to capture Greenland. President-elect Donald Trump has expressed interest in the United States purchasing Greenland from the Kingdom of Denmark, and did not rule out using military force to acquire the land during a speech […]
Trump pays respects with Melania to Jimmy Carter, huddles with Senate GOP on Capitol Hill
After paying tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter, President-elect Donald Trump and first lady Melania Carter gathered with Senate Republicans on Wednesday to discuss the president's legislative priorities for his first 100 days, including border security and energy reform. We had an extensive discussion. “I feel great” about returning to the Capitol, a beaming […]
Dems accused of ‘stonewalling’ Tulsi Gabbard confirmation after GOP demands quick hearing
Trump's transition team is accusing Senate Democrats of “blocking” the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). No hearing has yet been set for President-elect Trump's DNI nomination, although Republicans have pushed for Gabbard to be the first candidate considered due to national security concerns. Her possible hearing delay was first reported […]
Gingrich urges Trump, GOP to pass tax cuts in 'one big, beautiful bill'
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) has encouraged President-elect Trump and the Republican Party to pass tax cuts as part of a single broad reconciliation bill, with the Republican House majority in a narrow state. He argued that the outcome would depend on the performance of the U.S. economy. In an interview with The Hill […]
Sen. Cruz and GOP colleagues reintroduce constitutional amendment to impose term limits
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and several of his Republican colleagues recently reintroduced A bill that would amend the U.S. Constitution to limit members from serving more than two six-year terms in the Senate or two or three terms in the House of Representatives. on the other hand, texas tribune and Other publications Republican senators have […]