Stephen Miller preps House Republicans for Trump’s immigration overhaul in closed-door meeting
President-elect Trump's chief of staff on immigration and border issues met with House Republicans Wednesday in a roughly hour-long meeting. Members of Congress who left the room praised Stephen Miller, who was selected as Homeland Security Advisor in the new Trump administration, as a brilliant policy mind. Two sources who attended the talks told Fox […]
Democrats and Republicans criticize Biden admin’s Cuba detente
The Biden administration is facing pushback from both sides of the political spectrum over its move to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The United States slapped Cuba with this designation in 2021, just before then-President Donald Trump left office. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement Tuesday […]
NY, NJ Republicans pushing to at least double SALT deductions cap to $20K — but could go as high as $100K
Republican lawmakers in high-tax states New York and New Jersey are pushing to double the $10,000 cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions for residents as part of President-elect Donald Trump's policies. It is possible that they will seek to raise that level by a factor of 10. A much-awaited tax package later this […]
Global health agency on chopping block as Republicans threaten to cut off funds
First appearance on Fox: A group of House Republicans is pushing to completely block U.S. funding for the World Health Organization (WHO). Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), policy chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, introduced the bill on Tuesday, saying global health organizations “do not serve our interests and are not entitled to our money.” […]
Senate Banking Republicans eye changes to key insurance program after fires
Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee are in the early stages of drafting a bill that would include changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and aid for victims of other natural disasters. Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louis.) told The Hill on Tuesday that he and Sen. Mike Rounds (R.S.D.) will be joining Senate Banking […]
Biden to lift Cuba terrorism designation days before he leaves office, outraging Republicans
WASHINGTON — Less than a week before leaving office, outgoing President Biden lifted Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, infuriating Republican lawmakers who believe tougher sanctions should remain in place. Biden's decision to ease restrictions on the island, long ruled by communists, was first reported by the Associated Press, but the White House […]
Meet Leader John Thune’s all-star cabinet as Republicans take over Senate majority
First appearance on Fox: Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R.S., is taking over from longtime Republican leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and is looking to make his impression on the Senate. He selected four powerful Republican allies to serve as members of his official cabinet. ,, The new Republican leaders are Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Sen. […]
Trump tasks blue state Republicans with ‘homework’ as GOP plots massive conservative policy overhaul
GOP split over SALT cap hike Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) appears on “Sunday Morning Futures” to discuss President Trump's meeting with blue-state Republicans over SALT cap repeal and congestion pricing in New York City. . President-elect Donald Trump is congratulating Republicans on negotiating a key tax that could be key to the party's negotiations for […]
Republicans urge Trump nominees: Don't take the bait from Democrats
Senate Republicans are urging President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees not to fall prey to Democrats in high-stakes confirmation hearings starting next week that could be the difference between winning and losing some of Trump's picks. A number of hearings will be held next week, chaired by Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, aimed […]
House Republicans face massive debt problem
House Republicans are in trouble. They want to pass a major agenda for President-elect Trump, preferably during his first 100 days in office. And they don't want to increase the federal deficit any further. It seems impossible. President Trump's agenda includes an extension of the 2017 tax cuts, as well as possible add-ons such as […]