The Latest Breaking News from Steve Scalise

Why isn’t this breaking news? The GOP blew $20B bombing Iran and now wants to cut $30B from your healthcare

Republicans in Congress are now considering significant cuts to federal healthcare spending as a way to help fund a massive budget bill that could include up to $200 billion for the Iran war and immigration enforcement. This move is definitely going to spark some serious controversy, opening up the GOP…

The Mary Sue · Mar 31

Why isn’t this breaking news? GOP blew $20B bombing Iran, now wants to slash $30B from healthcare

The money has to come from somewhere.

We Got This Covered · Mar 31

Republican leader defends Congress skipping town after House, Senate can’t agree on shutdown deal

Scalise defends Mike Johnson after House leaders deny Senate proposal to re-open DHS a vote in the lower chamber

The Independent UK · Mar 29

As threats climb, political violence debate roils Congress again

In the same week Capitol Police reported rising threat investigations, members of Congress grappled with recent assaults — and whose rhetoric is to blame.

Roll Call · Jan 28

These House votes were once routine. Now they’re nail-biters

Wrangling procedural votes is a big part of the job for Speaker Mike Johnson, as thin margins give each holdout more political capital.

Roll Call · Jan 22

No-shows and holdouts define Johnson’s shaky majority

As their Republican majority shrinks, House leaders are banking on near-perfect attendance to pass funding bills and advance their agenda.

Roll Call · Jan 13

Trump yuks it up with House Republicans and predicts ‘epic midterm victory’ while also bragging about his Venezuela attack

Trump asked House GOP members to tell him ‘what the hell's going on with the mind of the public’ amid flagging poll numbers

The Independent UK · Jan 6

"I hate it": Infuriated Democrats help GOP quash another Trump impeachment vote

"This is not a team effort," fumed one House Democrat. "It puts us in a difficult position."

Axios · Dec 11, 2025

Republicans have a mess on their hands over health care subsidies

It looks increasingly likely that the health care fight will continue into next year.

Axios · Dec 5, 2025

Trump draws line in sand on extending ACA credits - Roll Call

House Republicans appear divided about how to approach expiring subsidies, with a small contingent of moderates feeling more urgency to act.

Roll Call · Nov 18, 2025