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Congressional Republicans worry about Trump's cuts at home, but barely speak up | Opinion
The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday broke the news that Republicans in Congress who represent states with significant farm economies wanted to save $1.8 billion in food aid programs administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which has been recast by Trump and Musk as some sort of culture-war villain.
Republicans rush to soften Trump’s cuts
Republican lawmakers are pushing back against sweeping cuts to the federal government launched by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, as their downsizing crusade begins to hit GOP constituents. A growing number of GOP lawmakers are trying to intervene with the Trump administration and are weighing legislation to circumvent the changes.
Senate Republicans are giving Trump the Cabinet he wants
President Donald Trump got his two former progressive Democratic Cabinet picks confirmed with little Republican dissent this week despite early predictions that they would have trouble getting through a GOP-controlled Senate.
To extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts, Republicans seek to overlook the cost
As congressional Republicans try to extend President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts, some are considering an unusual plan to make them permanent while avoiding the political pain of massive spending cuts to pay for them: Argue that they will not deepen the federal deficit.
Elon Musk Questions Congress Members' Wealth: 'Where Did They Get All The Money?'
Billionaire Elon Musk targeted members of Congress who enjoy rising wealth amounts while in office, which comes as retail ...
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Republican Congressman's Office Evacuated After 'Suspicious' Item Is Discovered
For the second time in two weeks, a Republican member of Congress has been forced to close a district office due to safety concerns. On Thursday, Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy of New York closed his ...
My Fellow Members of Congress: This Is a Naked Power Grab
It is right there, as clear as day in Article I, Section 9, Clause 7, that the legislature controls the money.
House members running for governor could complicate fight for majority
Decisions by House members to run for governor could have an impact on which party controls Congress after the 2026 midterm ...
Members of Congress seem to lack either courage or patriotism | Opinion
The authors of several letters published Feb. 3-9, 2025, take umbrage with Elon Musk's actions in the new government.
Eric Adams Discussed Possible Republican Primary Run With G.O.P. Leader
The mayor discussed options to run for re-election in the Republican contest as recently as Monday. Asked for comment, he ...
Democrats in Congress Will Soon Be Able to Actually Do Something to Pressure Trump
Funding for the government expires March 14. Republicans will need Democratic votes to keep the government open. They’ll need ...
Republicans take a back seat as Trump steamrolls Congress with flurry of unilateral moves
Trump is moving at breakneck speed to disrupt and reshape the federal government, challenging oversight powers reserved for ...
Trump is ruling over the first true Potemkin Congress
House and Senate Republicans are arguing over budget strategy, while the Trump administration makes clear it is ready to ...
Republicans push to repeal D.C.'s governing power, but city supporters push for statehood
Republican lawmakers introduced a bill to strip D.C. of its governing power, but city officials want statehood instead.