Senate Republicans need to plan for the future and dismiss the Senate parliamentarian now
As President Trump champions his “big and beautiful” budget proposal, there’s a palpable tension brewing. On one hand, there are those who feel he’s either being betrayed or is simply failing politically by allowing unelected officials to become major players in Congress. Before the new budget can advance—already a process in motion—it seems a change […]
Senate run by Republicans continues funding for undocumented immigrants after ruling by the parliamentarian
Senate Moves Forward on Legislative Bills Amid Challenges The Senate is currently navigating through substantial legislative efforts, but some key elements from President Donald Trump’s significant law have been left out. Senators have stymied critical amendments concerning the settlement bill ahead of the ultimate vote. Because certain amendments must meet a 60-vote threshold based on […]
Rep. Steube demands dismissal of Senate Parliamentarian regarding cuts to Trump bill
Senators Face Backlash Over Medicaid Cuts Rep. Greg Steube of Florida expressed strong discontent during a recent Fox News Channel interview, expressing that unelected Senators shouldn’t have the authority to determine what stays in the proposed “big and beautiful bill.” His comments were made with the backing of former President Trump. On Thursday morning, conservatives […]
Senate Republicans choose not to discuss with the parliamentarian about Trump tax cuts and their impact on the deficit.
Senate Democrats have made several attempts to connect with their Republican colleagues in order to clarify a central question: would extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts contribute to a future federal deficit? They claim that Republicans have entirely dismissed this discussion up to now. The ongoing partisan clash surrounding the budgetary implications of solidifying Trump’s tax […]
John Thune Must Address the Obama-Era Parliamentarian Undermining Trump’s Major Bill
Concerns Over Senate Decisions on the Big Beautiful Bill MAGA supporters are understandably upset about how Senators are influencing what gets included in the Republican-led Senate’s Big Beautiful Bill (BBB). They have a point, and it seems that John Toon, the current majority leader, really needs to rethink his approach. The assembly, which was set […]
Trump describes the parliamentarian as being somewhat challenging.
Trump’s Big Bill Faces Senate Challenges President Trump expressed frustration on Friday about the Senators who seemed desperate to salvage his “big beautiful bill,” which has stalled after a number of significant cost-cutting proposals were dismissed by Republicans. On Thursday, Congressman Elizabeth McDonough decided against including a GOP plan intended to slash federal Medicaid funding […]
People should calm down about the Senate parliamentarian.
Senate Reactions to Parliamentarian’s Latest Decision There’s a noticeable tension among Senators regarding a recent decision from the Senate Parliamentarian about what can be included in a significant settlement package. Calls of frustration echo: “Shoot her!” “Ignore her!” “The bill’s doomed!” If, in fact, crucial Medicaid reforms fell through, it could lead to real problems […]
Senate parliamentarian disapproves tax exemption for religious colleges and gun silencer deregulation in GOP major bill
A senator has dismissed Republican efforts to exempt a select few religious institutions, like Hillsdale University, from taxation on university contributions. This comes amid a proposed GOP bill aimed at significantly increasing taxes on donations from affluent universities, while specifically exempting Hillsdale, a Christian liberal arts college in Michigan, which has enlisted lobbyists to avoid […]
Senate parliamentarian asks for a revision of the AI moratorium in a comprehensive bill
Senator Elizabeth McDonough has urged Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to revise the contentious AI elements included in President Trump’s tax proposal, as reported by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) on Thursday. Cruz and Cantwell, who are among the leading members of the Senate Commerce Committee, held discussions on Wednesday night. During their talks, concerns […]
Thune Will Not Challenge Parliamentarian on Medicaid Rules
Thune Declines to Overrule Senate Parliamentarian On Thursday, Senate majority leader John Thune (R-SD) firmly stated “no” when asked whether he would consider overturning Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth McDonough’s decisions. Responding to reporters, Thune expressed that such a move “wouldn’t be a good result of accomplishing the bill.” This stance has raised eyebrows, particularly after McDonough […]