Apr 10 Watch 4:17 House Republicans pass budget framework to begin work on Trump’s congressional agenda By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz In a dramatic vote, House Republicans passed a $5 trillion budget framework that kick-starts the process for President Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill. It came less than a day after hardline conservatives refused to support it. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Apr 10 House GOP approves framework for Trump’s big budget bill after intense talks win over GOP holdouts By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Johnson worked into the night to satisfy conservative lawmakers who refused to support the plan. He and Senate Majority Leader John Thune assured conservatives they were on track seeking as much as $1.5 trillion in cuts. Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: Johnson vows to try again after GOP holdouts block Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Johnson vows to try again to pass the Republican budget framework after abruptly postponing Wednesday's vote. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Johnson decides to abandon House vote on budget resolution By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press After abruptly halting votes, House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed to try again Thursday to approve a Republican budget framework, having worked into the night to satisfy GOP holdouts who refused to advance trillions of dollars in tax breaks without deeper… Continue reading
Apr 09 Your cheat sheet to Congress’ budget fight By Lisa Desjardins This week, Republican leaders hope that the House approves the budget framework that passed the Senate. Nothing less than President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda hinges on it. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: ‘We’ve got to get’ big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts done, Johnson says By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson found himself in a familiar jam on Tuesday: Conservative Republican holdouts are stalling action on President Donald Trump's "big” bill of tax breaks and spending reductions, refusing to accept a Senate GOP budget framework approved over… Continue reading
Apr 01 After 9 Republicans rebel, House Speaker Johnson fails to stop proxy voting effort led by new moms in Congress By Lisa Mascaro, Leah Askarinam, Associated Press Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida and Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Colorado want to force a vote on their proposal for proxy voting, which a majority of House colleagues support. Continue reading
Mar 25 Republicans consider action against judges as Trump rails against court rulings By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press They have proposals to limit the reach of its rulings, cut funding and even impeach judges. House GOP leaders say all options are under consideration as they rush to rein in judges who are halting President Donald Trump's actions at… Continue reading
Mar 12 WATCH: Trump and Johnson speak at Friends of Ireland luncheon By Associated Press President Donald Trump, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and U.S. lawmakers celebrated the "strong" and "unbreakable" friendship between the United States and Ireland Wednesday during the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon on Capitol Hill. Continue reading
Mar 11 House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September By Kevin Freking, Associated Press In the Senate, they'll need support from at least eight Democrats to get the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk. Continue reading