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House Freedom Caucus Demands Offsets For Baltimore Bridge Funding

House Freedom Caucus calls for offset federal funds for Baltimore bridge repair, emphasizing structural repairs and liability from foreign shipping companies.

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber kicked out of House Freedom Caucus

Weber, who has disagreed with the hard-right caucus’ tactics during the House Speaker election last year, said Caucus Chair Bob Good expelled him after missing some of the group’s weekly meetings.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 13, 2024

House Republicans' Budget Battle Threatens Economic Stability

House Republicans' refusal to compromise on the budget threatens economic stability and sparks concerns over the nation's financial health.

International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024

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Alabama showdown looms between Carl and Moore - Roll Call

Alabama Republican Reps. Jerry Carl and Barry Moore are facing each other in a March 5 primary after a court ordered district lines redrawn.

Roll Call · Feb 26, 2024

Is Another Government Shutdown Coming?

Next week, Congress will have to choose between a rushed omnibus bill or a long-term continuing resolution that comes with a possible 1 percent spending cut.

Reason · Feb 22, 2024

US House Freedom Caucus Raises Government Shutdown Risk

US House Freedom Caucus raises concerns about potential government shutdown due to disagreements in Congress. Bipartisan cooperation crucial to avert crisis.

Justin Amash: 'I'd Impeach Every President'

Former Rep. Justin Amash says "the idea of introducing impeachment legislation suggests there's other people who will join you. Otherwise, it's just an exercise in futility."

Reason · Feb 21, 2024

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Kevin McCarthy criticizes Democrats and discusses Republican priorities in interview

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy discusses Republican strategies, border security, energy independence, and the need to support President Trump.

Johnson left blindsided by MAGA rebels

Can Mike Johnson corral the rebels in his own caucus quickly enough to keep the government open and hold his seat

Salon · Jan 12, 2024

Republicans revolt against GOP speaker’s deal with Democrats to avert shutdown

Budget deal’s future thrown into question by Mike Johnson’s first right-wing meltdown

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Backstop in debt limit law flips script on spending endgame - Roll Call

Budget scorekeepers flip the previous debt limit plan. Spending cuts now would disproportionately hit nondefense programs.

Roll Call · Nov 21, 2023

The US’s budget deal is a victory for Mike Johnson. But for how long?

Far-right members of the Republican caucus have opposed the bipartisan budget bill, which averted a government shutdown.

Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2023

Senate votes to keep government open amid wide gulf on spending - Roll Call

A stopgap spending measure to keep the government operating into early 2024 is headed to President Joe Biden's desk.

Roll Call · Nov 15, 2023

Three Texas Republicans stand firm against Jim Jordan in second House speaker vote

Jordan remained 18 votes away from becoming House speaker during a vote Wednesday. Meanwhile, activists in Texas are pressuring Republicans to fall in line behind Jordan’s effort.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 18, 2023

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The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2023

US House speaker vote: how did we get here and what happens next?

Republicans scramble to find a replacement for the ousted Kevin McCarthy as world events demand the attention of the US Congress

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023

‘Firebrand’: What does US Republican rebel Matt Gaetz want?

Congressman Gaetz led a group of Republican dissenters to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in a historic vote.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023

How the far-right arm of the Republican party is sending US hurtling towards a government shutdown

A split among House Republicans could lead to a shutdown and the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg report

The Guardian - US · Sep 26, 2023

Congressional Republicans are trapped in a dangerous absurdity of their own making

By abasing himself to Trump and the most hardline Republicans, Kevin McCarthy made himself a political hostage

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Salon · Sep 22, 2023

Freedom means tormenting Kevin McCarthy

Conveniently, the Freedom Caucus wants to blame Democrats after Donald Trump ran up $8 trillion in debt

The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023

Kevin McCarthy's leadership is an open question as budget shutdown looms and GOP infighting takes center stage

What do you get when you combine a tiny legislative majority, a former president itching for influence and a rogue group of lawmakers who like making headlines? House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s hellish life these days. The pressure has been fierce on McCarthy to fashion an agreement with his caucus to…

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

How the far-right arm of the Republican party is sending US hurtling towards a government shutdown

A split among House Republicans could lead to a shutdown and the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg report

Salon · Sep 20, 2023

McCarthy left behind by "clown show"

One big question remains, however: Who else can get the votes if McCarthy can't?

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 15, 2023

Speaker Kevin McCarthy challenges right-flank colleagues to try to oust him from his post

The embattled GOP leader is trying to balance a caucus split between traditional Republicans and hard-right supporters of former President Donald Trump.

WEKU · Sep 14, 2023

As House Republicans bicker, the government shutdown threat grows

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is working to contain a revolt by hard-line members of his party that could threaten his job as speaker and a potential government shutdown.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2023

McCarthy's plans for impeachment don't appear to be tamping down shutdown threat

A group of hard-line House Republicans say House Speaker Kevin McCarthy cannot win their support on spending by launching an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

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