Category: Congress News
Analysis, News from The Election Post
Rand Paul Rejects Trump’s $5 Trillion Debt Ceiling Hike, Calls for Fiscal Discipline
Senator Rand Paul has voiced strong opposition to President Donald Trump's proposed $5 trillion debt ceiling hike, despite supporting parts of th [...]
House Budget Plan May Cut Millions from SNAP Food Aid, CBO Warns
A recent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report reveals that the House’s new budget bill—pushed by Republicans—could remove millions of people from [...]
Democrats Move to Block $3.5 Billion Middle East Arms Sales Over Trump Business Ties
Democratic lawmakers are attempting to block over $3.5 billion in arms sales to Qatar and the UAE, citing concerns over alleged unethical dealings in [...]
GOP Megabill in Jeopardy as Internal Opposition Mounts
A major Republican spending bill is in jeopardy due to internal GOP opposition in the House Budget Committee. With several conservative members pledg [...]
Rep. Mike Lawler Criticizes GOP Tax Chief Over SALT Deduction Negotiations
Tensions are rising among House Republicans over the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) strongly criticized tax chie [...]
Protesters Disrupt GOP Medicaid Bill Markup, 25 Arrested as Emotions Run High
A heated protest broke out during the markup of a major Republican health care bill, resulting in 25 arrests. Demonstrators — many of whom are disabl [...]
Tom Cole and Russ Vought Prepare to Meet as White House Faces Budget Pressure
House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole and White House budget chief Russ Vought are preparing to meet amid Republican concerns about delays in President [...]
House GOP Readies Massive Border Security and Deportation Bill for April Debates
House Republicans are preparing a massive legislative package that prioritizes stricter immigration control, expanded deportation efforts, and increa [...]
Republican budget plan passes but hurdles ahead to extend Trump tax cuts
People look the U.S. Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., November 23, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
U.S. House Narrowly Pas [...]
Trump Works with GOP Holdouts on Budget Plan, But Challenges Remain
Despite President Trump's assurances on spending cuts, several Republican House members remain opposed to the GOP budget plan, leaving Speaker Mike J [...]
