The final march of the moderates
Blue State Republicans Push for Tax Credit Restoration Republicans in blue states are gearing up for a significant political battle. Their aim? To reinstate state and local tax deductions—often referred to as SALT—that enable residents in high-tax areas to deduct those expenses from their federal tax liabilities. Conservatives are wary, fearing that federal funds may […]
House GOP moderates caution: We won’t take risks for the Senate to alter Trump’s bill
House Republicans have communicated to their leaders that they won’t support cuts to Medicaid in what they’ve dubbed the party’s “big beautiful bill,” just to watch the Senate potentially strip those provisions away. Previously, GOP leaders have held conferences to discuss more conservative legislation, utilizing high-level meetings to persuade centrists and navigate tough political waters, […]
As lefty Dems rush to oust NYC Mayor Adams over Trump ties, moderates urge Hochul to pump the brakes
Moderation of everything, including launching Mayor Eric Adams of the office. Small but increasingly voiced executives of the Medium-sized New York Democrats are urging them to be careful about ejecting Adam as mayor of the Big Apple. “Are we angry that we helped Trump?” David Patterson ironically told the Post. The Medium New York Democrats […]
House GOP budget resolution in jeopardy amid concerns from moderates
House GOP budget resolution is a bit undecided as to whether it will support important measures, so it is not clearing the full chamber amid concerns about social safety net programs, particularly Medicaid reductions, particularly Medicaid. It could be at risk. David Valadao (R-Calif.) and Nicole Malliotakes (RN.Y.) – both represent a significant percentage of […]
Clyburn brushes off Musk’s plan to fund moderates in Democratic districts: ‘
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D.C.) dismissed Elon Musk's comments about funding moderates in key Democratic constituencies, calling out which members of his party are afraid of Musk's “money.” He also said he didn't know. CNN's Victor Blackwell asked Clyburn on Saturday about Musk's statements posted on I wondered if he would react to it. “Well, you're […]
Conflict brews within House GOP conference between moderates and mass deportation hardliners
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to implement mass deportations nationwide after the Biden-Harris administration. allowed At least 10 million immigrants have entered the country illegally in the past four years. While President Trump has many political allies, other members of the Republican conference have more moderate views on immigration, which could lead to […]
Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged — hints at possible September cut as inflation moderates
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it would keep interest rates on hold but signaled it could cut rates in September if inflation continues to fall toward its 2% target. The Federal Open Market Committee acknowledged that the economy is moving in the right direction, with job gains, unemployment and inflation trending down, but reiterated that […]