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Nothing is certain except death and politics - Roll Call

ANALYSIS – Talking about death is hard, and talking about politics isn’t much easier. Tackling the two together can feel nearly impossible.

Roll Call · May 28, 2025

Mike Johnson wins his toughest battle yet – and shows he’s here to stay

ANALYSIS: The House speaker proves that no one can do it like him, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Forget Biden, focus on Trump

Trump's problems today are more important than Biden's problems yesterday

Salon · May 22, 2025

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Sweeping budget package passes House after weeks of arm-twisting - Roll Call

House Republicans passed their "big, beautiful" reconciliation bill early Thursday morning, sending to the Senate a filibuster-proof package.

Roll Call · May 22, 2025

GOP Believes They're 'Further Away' From Passing Spending Bill as Party Splits Over Raising Tax Cap: 'Got Worse Overnight'

Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns about their party's ability to get President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill passed after negotiations within the GOP on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning were unsuccessful.

Latin Times · May 21, 2025

McMahon lays out Education Department 'final mission' to House appropriators - Roll Call

Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended the Trump administration’s proposed cuts as part of an overall effort to shutter the department.

Roll Call · May 21, 2025

GOP budget vote goes down to the wire amid conservative pushback - Roll Call

House Republicans appeared stuck in reconciliation limbo as of Wednesday morning with no changes to the text ready to be unveiled, after an all-night Rules Committee session.

Roll Call · May 21, 2025

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Trump doesn’t satisfy GOP holdouts as budget bill talks drag on - Roll Call

President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to stop negotiating and pass his sweeping filibuster-proof reconciliation bill Tuesday.

Roll Call · May 20, 2025

‘I won’t vote for that’: Senior Republicans dig their heels in over Medicaid cuts as they try to push through Trump agenda

Lawmakers tell The Independent they’re determined to protect ‘vulnerable citizens’ – but for Mike Johnson, the cuts have to come from somewhere

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Fiscal hawks show a change of heart toward spending bills - Roll Call

There are now only two Republicans in Congress who have never backed a regular appropriations or stopgap spending law.

Roll Call · Apr 16, 2025

House GOP won't be jammed by Senate on budget, leaders pledge - Roll Call

Speaker Mike Johnson and his GOP leadership team on Saturday sought to tamp down a brewing revolt on the budget resolution.

Roll Call · Apr 5, 2025

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 · Mar 11, 2025

House GOP Faces Challenges In Passing Conservative Policy Overhaul

House GOP faces internal resistance in pushing conservative policy overhaul through budget reconciliation process.

House budget headed for panel approval after deal with holdouts - Roll Call

House GOP leaders overcame an important hurdle Thursday morning after cutting a deal with Freedom Caucus holdouts on a budget resolution.

Roll Call · Feb 13, 2025

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Roll Call · Feb 10, 2025

Judge temporarily blocks NIH research cuts after 22 states sue - Roll Call

Lawsuit comes after Friday's announcement that the NIH would limit the indirect costs it will pay grantees to 15 percent of a grant.

Roll Call · Jan 15, 2025

How to feel reenergized in Congress? Come back after eight years - Roll Call

A lot has changed since Marlin Stutzman was first in the House, but the Indiana Republican is taking the long view. “We have to really stick together.”

Roll Call · Jan 5, 2025

Quick action planned for 'big, beautiful' budget bill - Roll Call

Speaker Mike Johnson wants one mammoth package that would enact much of President-elect Donald Trump's legislative agenda by May.

House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Demands From Detractors

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces demands from Rep. Chip Roy and others to prove commitment to Trump's agenda. Looming uncertainty surrounds his ability to ...

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Speaker Vote Drama Unfolds In House Chambers

House members engage in intense negotiations and discussions after initial Speaker vote fails.

Three Members Skip Vote, Speaker Election In Suspense

GOP members' strategic moves and personal convictions add suspense to the House Speaker election process.

House Speaker Johnson Meets With GOP Holdouts Before Crucial Vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson in discussions with GOP representatives before crucial vote. Uncertainty adds suspense to outcome.

House Speaker Johnson Holds Key Meeting With GOP Lawmakers

House Speaker Mike Johnson leads GOP lawmakers in crucial funding discussions to prevent government shutdown. Key figures like Andy Harris and Chip Roy are...

Roll Call · Nov 13, 2024

'Motion to vacate' threshold will rise under House GOP accord - Roll Call

House Republican factions agreed to raise the bar for seeking a speaker's removal in a deal struck Wednesday.

Roll Call · Nov 5, 2024

Social Security bill bottled up after election night maneuver - Roll Call

House Freedom Caucus members orchestrated an unusual play on the House floor that resulted in killing, at least for now, a popular bill.

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Clarifies Comments On Election Process

Rep. Andy Harris clarifies comments on North Carolina electors, emphasizing legal vote counting and bipartisan voting improvements.

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