Freshman GOP Congressman Introduces Bill To Combat Chinese Influence Freshman GOP Congressman Abe Hamadeh introduces bill to ban China Daily in Congress to combat foreign propaganda influence. Top News · Feb 6, 2025
‘It’s like a cult’: Dems not laughing at GOP messaging bills honoring Trump A series of bills by House Republicans, seemingly aimed at currying favor, would almost be funny if they weren’t so serious, Democrats say. Roll Call · Feb 6, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposed State Budget Includes Over $500 Million to Crackdown on Undocumented Immigrants The governor's spending proposal comes after GOP lawmakers recently rejected his plan to allocate $350 million for transporting migrants out of Florida Latin Times · Feb 6, 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune Supports GOP Agenda Advancement Senate Majority Leader Thune backs GOP initiative in Senate to advance Trump's priorities, diverging from House discord over spending levels. Top News · Feb 6, 2025
Trump’s picks for Pentagon team spark GOP debate on security - Roll Call Trump's picks for top Pentagon roles, and their focus on China, may be out of step with GOP defense hawks in Congress. Roll Call · Feb 6, 2025
Senate GOP prepares to move on two-step budget package - Roll Call Senate Republicans expect to mark up their budget resolution as soon as next week, as the House GOP struggles over its version. Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025
Trump signs order to block transgender athletes from women's sports President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at banning transgender individuals from participating in women's sports. Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025
Key GOP vote on RFK Jr. faces high-stakes primary - Roll Call Cassidy, a physician, had expressed concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr's vaccine skepticism, but backed him for HHS secretary nonetheless. Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025
Key Family Tax Breaks Are on the GOP Chopping Block This Year Several tax breaks, including the Child Tax Credit, could face stricter eligibility limits as lawmakers seek revenue for Trump’s tax plans. Kiplinger · Feb 5, 2025
Trump’s administration seems chaotic, but he’s drawing directly from Project 2025 playbook In his first few days back in office, President Donald Trump engaged in a whirlwind of executive actions, from exiting the World Health Organization, to deploying military personnel and National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. The Conversation · Feb 5, 2025
After teasing border security rollback, Texas plunges in deeper Texas’ border spending exploded after Joe Biden’s election, then state leaders signaled a new willingness to reduce it when Trump won. That didn’t last long. The Texas Tribune · Feb 5, 2025
Trump's Cabinet Nominees Successfully Confirmed With GOP Support Republican senators engage in strategic discussions with Trump to secure support for controversial Cabinet nominees, showcasing successful committee votes ... Top News · Feb 5, 2025
From Immigration Checks to Tougher Criminal Penalties: How Red States are Following Trump's Immigration Agenda Red states seem eager to follow Trump's immigration agenda, pushing for legislatures to increase law enforcement, restrict migrant access to services and more. Latin Times · Feb 5, 2025
Divided House GOP searches for solution on budget resolution - Roll Call House Republicans are trying to avoid letting the Senate jump ahead and take the steam out of the House’s budget reconciliation bill. Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025
Top News · Feb 4, 2025 Tulsi Gabbard's Nomination For Top Intelligence Job Advances Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence faces scrutiny over past controversies and lack of intelligence experience.
Top News · Feb 4, 2025 Senate Intelligence Committee Advances Tulsi Gabbard's Nomination Senate Intelligence Committee advances Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for DNI, setting the stage for a full Senate vote.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 4, 2025 Abbott’s political muscle puts his agenda on fast track in Legislature The governor’s list of priority items includes issues important to social conservatives and to business advocates.
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025 Why does Donald Trump want to gut the Department of Education? Dismantling the agency is high on Trump’s priority list, with the president previously pledging to ‘drain the government education swamp’
Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025 Arkansas Librarian Fired After Speaking Out Against Republican Ban on LGBTQ Books Fires Back with Lawsuit: 'I Refuse to Let These Actions Go Unchallenged' An Arkansas librarian alleges that her termination violated her First Amendment rights after she was reportedly fired for opposing GOP-led book bans.
Top News · Feb 4, 2025 Controversy Surrounding Safety Of Abortion Pill Mifepristone The ongoing debate over mifepristone's safety and usage for abortion and miscarriage care among pro-choice and pro-life advocates.
Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025 Republican Lawmaker Admits 'Concession' Trump Got from Trudeau in Exchange for Ending Trade War Is Not New: 'At Least He's Reiterated It' A Republican lawmaker revealed that developments made in a trade agreement between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are not novel developments, but just reiterations of previously added clauses to the agreement.
Top News · Feb 4, 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'S Nomination Approved By Senate Finance Committee Senate Finance Committee advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination despite initial concerns. GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy supports after discussions on shared p...
Roll Call · Feb 3, 2025 Musk hit on USAID riles Dems; many in GOP would absorb it into State Department - Roll Call Democrats criticized the actions at USAID, blaming Elon Musk, but Republicans seemed contend with absorbing it into the State Department.
Roll Call · Feb 3, 2025 Vulnerable lawmakers begin 2026 cycle with modest war chests - Roll Call Fourth-quarter fundraising reports filed with the FEC show many vulnerable lawmakers starting the cycle with modest war chests.
Roll Call · Feb 3, 2025 House GOP in a quandary - Roll Call Republicans are struggling to come together on a budget resolution that would pave the way for a mammoth reconciliation bill encompassing much of President Donald Trump’s agenda, but there’s no sign of a deal that would unite the conference. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the latest…