‘An Early Test’: Trump Administration’s Spending Bulldogs Sound Alarm Over GOP’s Federal Funding Bill
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, the nominees of President-elect Donald Trump to create the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), sounded the alarm on Wednesday about the Republican-led House of Representatives' federal funding bill. Announced by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Full text On Tuesday, a 1,547-page continuing resolution (CR) was filed that provides […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to What Happened to the Interim Spending Bill
A 1,547-page interim spending bill meant to avert a government shutdown has effectively disappeared. After President-elect Trump, Vice President-elect Vance, and Elon Musk pushed through this weekend's policy to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through March 14, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R. (Louisiana) has largely scrapped this plan. . If House Republicans […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hill Leaders Slipped Scheme into Spending Bill to Block, Stymie Investigations into Congress
Congressional leaders slipped provisions into makeshift spending bills that would prohibit or impede investigations into Congress. hidden within This stopgap spending bill is a provision that has sparked controversy among many conservatives on and off Capitol Hill. The provision, titled “Treatment of Electronic Services Provided to House Offices,” sounds vague, but could halt or limit […]
House GOP leaders scramble for Plan B after Trump, Musk lead conservative fury against spending bill
House Republican leaders appear to be exploring alternatives after an initial bipartisan agreement to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday was drowned out by an avalanche of conservative opposition. The bill not only angered hardliners in both houses of Congress, but also Elon Musk, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to co-chair the Department of Government […]
Live updates: Trump rejects CR as Johnson considers backup spending plan; NDAA clears Senate
President-elect Trump rejected a bipartisan spending deal that ends Friday to end the government shutdown, a move that drew pushback from many Republicans. The deal to keep the government funded includes pay increases for Congress, disaster relief and agricultural aid, and the funding deadline was extended to March 14. Please see here for details of […]
Johnson considers plan B amid Trump world opposition to spending deal
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louis.) announced a Plan B to fund the government ahead of Friday's shutdown deadline as Republicans inside and outside Capitol Hill, including members of the Trump world, denounced his spending plan. We are considering it. The alternative that Johnson is considering is a “clean” continuing resolution, two sources familiar with the matter […]
Elon Musk Says Any Lawmaker Who Vote For Massive Spending Bill Deserves ‘To Be Voted Out In 2 Years’
A prominent ally of President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Americans to vote in 2026 to vote out which members of Congress will support the massive spending bill currently being considered in Congress. Elon Musk, co-director of the president-elect's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is voting against the spending package negotiated by House Republican […]
The Craziest Things Congress Snuck Into Its Pork-Packed Christmas Spending Spree
House Republicans are currently debating a continuing resolution that would keep them in power until March 14, with many harshly criticizing the leadership for trying to push through unnecessary provisions negotiated behind closed doors. The more than 1,500-page spending bill has votes from both Democrats and Republicans and is being pushed by House Speaker Mike […]