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Republicans Should Not Be Afraid of Government Shutdown

Republicans shouldn't fear a government shutdown and should reject the controversial 1,547-page spending deal released Tuesday packed with pork and special giveaways, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said. . “President Trump and the Republican Party should not fear a government shutdown. The next election is in two years,” he began. “In 1995, he was the […]

Republicans from hurricane-ravaged states warn against stripping disaster aid from spending bill

Senate Republicans from areas affected by hurricanes and other storms are seeking relief from emergency spending bills that are suddenly in disarray after President-elect Trump harshly criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana)'s plan. It warns those involved in the negotiations not to strip away disaster funds. Several Republican senators have indicated they would hold up […]

‘The dirt is on our hands’: Why Republicans NEED to take the DOGE seriously

Americans across the country are excited about what the Office of Government Efficiency will or will accomplish, and Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) is no exception. But he believes his own party needs to take a look in the mirror, too, before shifting all the blame to Democrats for the absurd spending of taxpayers' 10 cents. […]

Trump: Republicans who back spending bill without debt increase should face primary

President-elect Trump on Wednesday put the debt ceiling issue at the center of efforts to keep the government open, calling on Republican lawmakers to support a continuing resolution that does not include raising the debt ceiling to confront key challenges. President Trump on the same day called on Republicans to approve a clean emergency funding […]

What Republicans’ and Democrats’ end-of-year fights mean for 2025

If the parliamentary infighting at the end of December is any indication, next year will be far from smooth sailing for either party. Virtually no Republicans are happy. And although the Democratic Party managed to end the year with three consecutive losses to far-left teams, it is unclear how far they can (or want to) […]

Farm state Republicans appear skeptical about RFK amid his quest for HHS confirmation

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be asked to explain some of the Republican beliefs about agriculture and food production that protect the state's agricultural industry. This could hinder a smooth confirmation if he fails to address their concerns. “They have to be able to use modern farming techniques, which involves a lot of things like […]

Dem Lawmaker Who Defeated AOC To Lead Oversight Panel Promises ‘Trench Warfare’ Against Republicans

Democratic lawmakers who blocked New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's bid to join the prominent House Democratic leadership are vowing to wage “trench warfare” against Republicans. In a full conference vote Tuesday afternoon by House Democrats, Virginia Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, 74, narrowly defeated Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, 35, to become the ranking member of the House Oversight […]