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Why was it hard for the GOP – which controls Congress – to pass its spending bill?

Facing a threat of imminent government shutdown, nine Democrats joined GOP Senate colleagues to defeat a filibuster, moving the six-month government funding bill to final passage in a late-day vote on March 14, 2025.

The Conversation

Trump Campaign Manager Insists Musk Won't Cut Social Security: 'He's Not The President'

Former Trump campaign manager Chris LaCivita denied the claims that Musk's DOGE would cut Social Security as tensions between him and Cabinet members surface.

Latin Times

Photos of the week | March 7-13, 2025 - Roll Call

It was another dramatic week in Congress, featuring cowboy hats, shamrocks, bubbles, shutdown drama and Democrats in retreat.

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At the Races: We don’t need no Education (Department) - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including more federal layoffs and Senate retirements.

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The Latest: Education Department guts its civil rights office

The Education Department’s civil rights branch is losing nearly half its staff in the Trump administration’s layoffs

The Independent UK

RFK Jr and Sean Hannity reveal Trump’s secret to losing ‘30 pounds’

Interviewed by Fox News host Sean Hannity in a branch of Steak ’n Shake in Florida on Tuesday, RFK Jr said of Trump: “I saw him yesterday and I think he’s lost 30 pounds.”

The Independent UK

Trump, Johnson praise Irish immigrants amid mass deportation push - Roll Call

At the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon at the Capitol with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the president talked up the “unstoppable spirit of the Irish.”

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Can US House Republicans cut $880bn without slashing Medicaid?

Medicaid cuts cause clashes. Democrats warn of consequences while Republicans deny Medicaid is in their proposal.

Al Jazeera

Trump embraces chaos with reversals on tariffs and Ukraine aid

Analysis: America’s global relationships, like the economy, are stressed by such rapid back-and-forth policy shifts, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Musk Escalates Offensive Against Social Security, Claims There Are 20 Million People 'Who Are Definitely Dead Marked As Alive'

Elon Musk told reporters Monday that federal benefit programs are riddled with fraud, suggesting that around a $700 billion cut may be necessary.

Latin Times

‘Supporter of mamas’: Momentum builds for proxy voting for House parents - Roll Call

Anna Paulina Luna’s push to force floor consideration attracted support from Democrats and some fellow Republicans.

Roll Call

Trump Reveals Next Republican He Plans to Oust From His Party: 'He Should Be Primaried!'

President Donald Trump revealed he will play an active role in seeking to replace Republican Rep. Thomas Massie after he refused to support the party's government funding bill

Latin Times

Vance pitches separate cuts package as House GOP preps CR vote - Roll Call

Vice President JD Vance told House Republicans on Tuesday that the administration would put forward a rescissions package to codify spending cuts.

Roll Call

House Moves To Avert Government Shutdown, Advances Funding Bill Before Friday Deadline

Speaker Mike Johnson is aiming to pass a six-month funding extension with only Republican votes. The bill, which has been created along partisan basis, could face opposition from Democrats.

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The Independent UK

A potential government shutdown creates a staring contest between Trump and Democrats

Analysis: House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer both face major tests, Eric Garcia reports

The Guardian - US

Republican leadership tells party to stop holding public events – what impact will that have?

While it might save some politicians from public humiliation, it could also deprive Americans of opportunities to interact with their elected officials

Latin Times

Trump and MAGA Allies Urge Republicans to Pass Mike Johnson's Spending Bill

President Donald Trump and his MAGA allies took to social media on Saturday to urge fellow Republicans to pass a spending bill Speaker of the House Mike Johnson unveiled earlier that day.

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‘We’re burning daylight here’: Latest Jan. 6 probe slow to get off the ground - Roll Call

A new Jan. 6 select subcommittee to be led by Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk has been announced but not yet approved by the House.

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Photos of the week | February 28-March 6, 2025 - Roll Call

Ukraine, Mardi Gras, NOAA layoffs, and the longest presidential address to Congress in history were highlights of the week in Washington.

International Business Times

Who Were The 10 Democrats Who Voted To Censure Al Green — And Why?

Rep. Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington, introduced the resolution to censure Green, noting that Green's actions violated proper conduct in the House. The resolution passed mostly along party lines, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans in support, while two lawmakers chose to vote "present."

The Independent UK

House Democrats resume infighting after Trump speech humiliation

Analysis: Centrists Democrats break ranks to help Republicans concoct a controversy, John Bowden writes

Salon

10 Democrats vote to censure Al Green

Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was formally condemned by his peers for interrupting President Donald Trump on Tuesday

The Guardian - US

GOP budget goals impossible without Medicare and Medicaid cuts, budget office says

Republicans are expected to fall short of their goal to slash the budget by $1.5tn despite Donald Trump’s assurances

Tom’s Hardware

Republican senators show little interest in scrapping CHIPS Act, despite Trump's call

Trump pushes Republicans to repeal CHIPS Act, but lawmakers are reluctant citing economic impact and legislative hurdles.

The Independent UK

House Speaker Johnson's top aide is arrested on charge of driving under the influence, police say

The chief of staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing into a police vehicle following President Donald Trump’s address to Congress

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