GOP holdouts uncertain about their voting decision on Trump’s major bill
Some Republican senators are keeping their thoughts on President Trump’s tax plans close to the vest while discussing potential adjustments to programs such as Medicaid and SNAP. Sen. Susan Collins from Maine, considered a key moderate, didn’t express any worries about Medicaid cuts as she advocated for a vote on Megaville on Monday afternoon. “I’m […]
Collins and Hawley, two important holdouts, will back the progress of the GOP megabill.
On Saturday, Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) indicated they would support advancing the Senate version of President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” The text of the proposal was revealed by GOP sources on Friday. Collins mentioned her intention to vote for the measure due to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), but she […]
GOP leader vigorously seeks support from Medicaid holdouts for Trump bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is vigorously working to counter his Republican colleagues who are looking to drastically reduce Medicaid funding by hundreds of billions of dollars. He aims to push the bill for a vote in the coming week. Thune faces pressure to expedite legislative processes as Congress approaches the July 4 deadline […]
Senate confirms final Cabinet nominee despite Republican holdouts
President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Labor Department, Lori Chavez Deremar, confirmed Monday night with bipartisan support in the Senate, completing the president's cabinet. Chavez Deremar was confirmed with a 67-32 vote, with 17 Democrats joining 50 Republicans. Three Senate Republicans opposed the confirmation of Chavez Deremar. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Ted Budd of […]
Trump admin creates registry for illegal aliens — holdouts could face jail time
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it would create registrations for illegal aliens, citing the Immigration and Nationality Act. Trump issued it as part of his first day's action Presidential Orderprotects American citizens from invasion and directs the Department of Homeland Security to create a registration for illegal immigration. “President Trump and Secretary Noem have […]
The handful of Republican holdouts Johnson has to reel in for reconciliation
Some members of the GOP are still withheld as speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is rallying Republicans around the clock behind his “big beautiful” settlement bill. Prior to the much-anticipated vote, Johnson was tasked with involving both moderates and fiscal conservatives who had reserved for settlements. Moderates in the blue and purple districts felt that the […]
Fate Of Trump’s Legislative Agenda In Peril With Several GOP Holdouts Dug In Against House Budget Proposal
House Republican budget proposals to promote President Trump's legislative agenda face serious headwinds in which several GOP members suggest vote against the bill. Speaker Mike Johnson faces a vital moment around the House of Representatives this week to pass a budget resolution that will advance the president's first year tax and spending priorities (the first […]
‘Tidal Wave’ Of RFK Jr. Supporters Descend On Washington As HHS Nominee Faces GOP Holdouts
Most cabinet candidates invite family members and major supporters to attend confirmation hearing. However, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s team has called for thousands of Americans to come to the National Diet Hall to gather behind his nomination. The candidates of President Kennedy and President Donald Trump led the Ministry of Health and Welfare (HHS) before […]
Trump interrupted golf game to convince GOP holdouts to vote for House Speaker Mike Johnson, lawmaker says
President-elect Donald Trump put down his 9-iron and picked up the phone Friday to persuade Republican voters to vote for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). The 78-year-old president spoke with one of the holdouts, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-South Carolina), two Republicans who initially voted against Johnson's reappointment as speaker of the House. He is believed […]
Trump Flipped Support From 2 GOP Holdouts In Mike Johnson’s Favor, Securing Speaker Role
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump walks to the stage to speak during a rally at Montana State University's Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on August 9, 2024 in Bozeman, Montana. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf5:18pm – Friday, January 3, 2025 President-elect Donald Trump met with two Republican pushbacks to block […]