38 Republicans vote to block Trump-backed funding bill

The House blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's new and improved continuing resolution on Thursday night, even though it had support from President-elect Donald Trump. CR was rejected by a vote of 235-174, with 172 Republicans and two Democrats voting in favor of the 116-page bill, with 38 Republicans joining 197 Democrats in blocking it. Since voting […]

Trump-backed bill to avoid government shutdown to see imminent House vote

The House of Representatives is expected to vote soon on a bill backed by President-elect Trump to avert a government shutdown. The move comes after two days of chaos in Congress as lawmakers battled over the future direction of government spending, including a battle between President Trump and allies Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. also […]

House GOP leaders endorse Trump-backed candidate Jimmy Patronis for Matt Gaetz’s old seat

House Republican leadership has endorsed Florida Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis in the Sunshine State's 1st Congressional District race. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Minority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) all support the candidate. Patronis shared his support on social media and thanked House […]

Trump-backed Hung Cao, Democrat Sen Tim Kaine clash at Virginia debate

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican challenger Hung Kao took to the debate stage Wednesday night to discuss a variety of issues including immigration, education and diversity, and equity and inclusion (DEI) in the military. There was a conflict about this. During an hour-long showdown at Norfolk State University, Kaine, who previously served as governor […]

Nebraska GOP senator opposes Trump-backed Electoral College change

Republican efforts to secure all of Nebraska's electoral votes for former President Trump could be in jeopardy after state lawmakers refused to voice their support for proposed reforms to the state's election system. Allocating electoral votes. Nebraska Senator Mike McDonnell, former Democrat From Omaha He switched to the Republican Party this year and issued a […]