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Republican congressman’s two-word response during CNN grilling over Musk campaign donation rumors

Musk spent more than $1.7 million helping Mike Lawler retain his New York City House seat in November

The Independent UK

Hispanic Democrat slams ‘xenophobic’ Republican tweet calling him an ‘illegal immigrant’

‘The Republican Party has been invaded by xenophobic feelings and xenophobes,’ Adriano Espaillat tells The Independent

The Independent UK

5 requests Trump made of Congress during his joint address - Roll Call

President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress focused on his executive agenda, though he also made several specific asks.

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These Republicans' Chances of Re-Election Could Suffer if Congress Makes Major Medicaid Cuts, Analysis Finds

Republicans are expected to vote on whether to slash Medicaid as their spending cuts continue. Support for the measure could particularly affect some GOP lawmakers.

Latin Times

DOGE Dilemma: Tulsi Gabbard Defies Elon Musk's Job Justification Order On Federal Workers

Tulsi Gabbard has joined FBI chief Kash Patel and the State Department in informing employees that they are not required to respond to an Elon Musk-ordered email from the OPM to list down the work they accomplished in the last week or be resigned.

International Business Times

Another member of Trump’s inner circle rebels against Musk’s productivity email

Tulsi Gabbard joins Kash Patel and the Department of Defense in instructing employees not to respond to the email

The Independent UK

GOP to Musk: Take our jobs, please

"The best we've had in our lifetime": GOP lawmakers defend Musk snatching Congress' power

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Latino Lawmaker Forced oT Defend Citizenship After Being Publicly Questioned By Republican Congressman: 'I'm a Citizen, Otherwise I Wouldn't Be Elected'

Rep. Mike Lawler questioned whether Westchester official José Alvarado was a citizen during a public meeting about the immigration crackdown in New York.

International Business Times

Latino Lawmaker Forced to Defend Citizenship After Being Publicly Questioned By Republican Congressman: 'I'm a Citizen, Otherwise I Wouldn't Be Elected'

Rep. Mike Lawler questioned whether Westchester official José Alvarado was a citizen during a public meeting about the immigration crackdown in New York.

Latin Times

MAGA lawmaker questions citizenship status of Latino official during public meeting

‘I didn’t realize that you didn’t know that in order to be elected, you have to be a citizen,’ the local legislator told Rep. Mike Lawler

The Independent UK

House members running for governor could complicate fight for majority - Roll Call

Decisions by House members to run for governor could have an impact on which party controls Congress after the 2026 midterm elections.

Roll Call

President Trump To Address House Republicans At Annual Retreat

President Trump to address House Republicans at annual retreat in Miami, focusing on policy priorities and unity for achieving agenda goals.

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GOP Reps. To Meet With President Trump At White House

GOP representatives meet with President Trump to discuss strategies and priorities, highlighting their crucial role in shaping political outcomes.

Roll Call

Trump inauguration: 'American carnage' gets a fresh coat of paint - Roll Call

President Trump's second inauguration address featured many of the same bleak portraits of the United States as his first.

The Independent UK

New York Republicans say they met with Trump to help end congestion pricing

New York City is one of the most congested cities in the United States

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GOP eyes compromise 'SALT' cap in low-to-mid five figures - Roll Call

Blue-state Republicans are confident in Trump's support for raising the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions.

Roll Call

An early look at House members who could be vulnerable in 2026 - Roll Call

The fight for the House in the 2026 midterm elections is likely to be fought on familiar territory, as Republicans defend their slim majority.

The Guardian - US

Republican support wavers for Mike Johnson’s re-election as House speaker

Despite Donald Trump’s endorsement, Johnson is facing criticism for his handling of the government budget battle

Salon

GOP "playing with fire" on speaker vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to lose one Republican vote when Congress is sworn in later this week

The Guardian - US

Republican congressman says party should drop ‘food fight’ over leadership

Mike Lawler says Mike Johnson should remain speaker as cracks appear between Trump’s team and far right

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SALT Cap Increase? What to Expect in 2025 Tax Reform

Some lawmakers say it’s past time to increase the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions, and President Trump seems to agree.

Kiplinger

NYC Congestion Pricing: 'Ghost Tax' or Necessary Fee?

Despite legal hurdles, drivers headed to Manhattan’s downtown district will face a new toll as of January 5th.

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