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Elon blows up Congress — and the illusion of Mike Johnson’s grip on power

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After days-long crusade by the Twitter and Tesla CEO, House Republicans began coming out …

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1 month ago

GOP lawmakers try to draft DOGE leaders to their side of the spending war

Politico

“They’re just gonna have to shame my colleagues into cutting spending,” Massie said of Musk and Ramaswamy. Roy said he told the duo during the GOP’s widely attended meeting Thursday afternoon that “you’re looking for the problem, and the problem’s in that room.” “They’re just gonna have to shame my colleagues into cutting spending.” Rep. Thomas Massie said of Musk …

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1 month, 1 week ago

'Unconscionable': Death threats mailed to House Democrats reportedly 'signed with MAGA'

Raw Story

Several House Democrats have been subjected to bomb threats and swatting in recent days, and the threats all reportedly included President-elect Donald Trump's catchphrase. On Friday, the Washington Post reported that three lawmakers — Reps. Rosa DeLauro Jahana Hayes and Jim Himes — were "targeted with bomb threats." House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the threats ranged from “detailed threats …

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Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes

NPR

Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — At least five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats on their homes Thursday, the lawmakers or their offices said. The bomb threats against Democrats happened a day after a number of President-elect Donald Trump 's most …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump's nomination of Project 2025 architect means Social Security, Medicare 'are at risk'

Raw Story

President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Russell Vought, a Project 2025 architect, to lead the White House budget office was seen as further evidence of the threat the incoming administration poses to Social Security, Medicare, and other critical government programs. "Vought oversaw every budget in the first Trump administration that cut Social Security and Medicare," said Tony Carrk, executive director of …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Johnson struggles to explain Trump's threat: 'He and I are saying exactly the same thing'

Raw Story

House Speaker Mike Johnson struggled Tuesday to explain away former President Donald Trump's demand that he shut down the federal government should controversial legislation fail to pass. Johnson said he and Trump were equally committed to passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE, Act hours after telling Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman he didn't want to shut down the government. …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress Hunts The Rarest Beast: Bipartisan Election-Year Deals

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LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Congress is striving to accomplish what rarely gets done in an election year: three separate bipartisan agreements on taxes, spending and immigration policy. He said the House has a duty to "seek bipartisan compromises on tough, tough issues.” Drew Angerer/Getty Images In response to a surge of migrants at the southern border, Republicans have proposed …

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1 year, 2 months ago

House Republicans aim to pay for Israel aid with cuts to IRS funds

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House Republicans aim to pay for Israel aid with cuts to IRS funds Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images After three weeks without a speaker, the House is back in business and putting aid to Israel at the top of its to-do list. Sponsor Message Johnson acknowledged the bill is likely to drive away Democrats, …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Connecticut US Rep. Rosa DeLauro gets inked at age 80 alongside her 18-year-old granddaughter

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Connecticut U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro …

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1 year, 6 months ago

In post-Roe era, House Republicans begin quiet push for new restrictions on abortion access

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — When the Supreme Court issued its abortion ruling last June overturning Roe v. Wade, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said “our work is far from done.” He didn’t say what might come next. “I view it as an attempt to derail the entire process of funding the federal government by injecting these riders into the appropriations process.” Rep. …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Government shutdown warnings rise as Republicans seek deeper cuts in budget battle

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s bid to appease Republican hard-liners and get the House moving again after a recent party rebellion on the floor has some Democrats warning of a difficult road ahead when it comes to passing legislation that will keep the government running. Republicans said they plan to pursue appropriations bills, which fund government programs and agencies, with …

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1 year, 6 months ago

GOP accused of breaking debt ceiling deal and 'threatening a government shutdown'

Raw Story

The top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee accused her Republican colleagues on Thursday of increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown by approving spending numbers below the levels set under the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement, which hasn't even been law for two weeks. In an appearance on CNN, Rep. Rosa DeLauro said House Republicans have already "walked away from …

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1 year, 11 months ago

5 women, immense power: Can they keep US from fiscal brink?

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — They are now among the most powerful women in Congress. And that’s why it matters.” The women said their camaraderie, friendship and willingness to collaborate will be crucial as they shoulder the massive responsibility of keeping the government running and open — an annual task that will be made even harder this year as conservatives in the new …

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2 years ago

Hopes fade for year-end tax deal in congress to aid companies, children

Live Mint

Lawmakers are struggling to reach bipartisan agreement on a year-end tax deal, and businesses and antipoverty advocates both look unlikely to get what they want. Republicans and many companies want to reverse, prevent or delay some tax increases on businesses that were scheduled in a GOP-backed 2017 tax law and that began taking effect this year. For families, the child …

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2 years, 7 months ago

House approves $40B in Ukraine aid, beefing up Biden request

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The House emphatically approved a fresh $40 billion Ukraine aid package Tuesday as lawmakers beefed up President Joe Biden’s initial request, signaling a magnified, bipartisan commitment to thwart Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bloody three-month-old invasion. The bill would give Ukraine military and economic assistance, help regional allies, replenish weapons the Pentagon has shipped overseas and provide $5 billion …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Pelosi says Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to larger bill

CNN

CNN — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Wednesday that Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to the larger government funding bill, which could complicate Republican support for the broader legislative package. “We are working very closely with Rosa DeLauro on the omnibus bill,” she said after the House Democrats’ weekly meeting, referencing the Connecticut Democratic congresswoman who chairs …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Child tax credit tussle reflects debate over work incentives

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — To supporters of the child tax credit, there has always been an “aha moment” — the recognition that as little as a few hundred dollars a month could be life-changing. Bennet and DeLauro are among the Democratic lawmakers who have pushed to make permanent an expanded child tax credit, which President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief package transformed into …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Legendary New Haven nightspot reopening after year’s closure

Associated Press

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — One of Connecticut’s legendary music clubs is reopening after a year-long closure due to the pandemic, with the help of the federal government. Toad’s Place celebrated with its first live music, a jazz duo, Friday along with Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Rosa DeLauro. Blumenthal called the club “iconic.” Toad’s opened in the 1970s and has …

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3 years, 7 months ago

House progressives and conservatives both vote against bill to increase funding to Capitol police

Salon

On Thursday, the House approved a $1.9 billion emergency spending package designed to fortify Capitol security in the wake of the Capitol riot – but not without significant resistance from the Squad. "There are some things about the bill that I support, like making sure our custodial staff and our cleaners have the resources they need to respond and deal …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Democrats Pressure Joe Biden To Go Bigger On Checks For Parents

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Democrats in Congress want the federal government to send parents checks every month as a permanent policy — they just have to get President Joe Biden to back the proposal. “We can’t afford to let this moment pass.” Rep. Rosa DeLauro wants the expanded child tax credit provided through monthly payments to parents to become permanent. “We …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Biden pledged to end an abortion funding ban. Will he start with his budget?

LA Times

President Biden was the last Democrat in the party’s 2020 presidential field to embrace the idea of ending the decades-long ban on federal funding of abortion. Advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers are pressing Biden to forgo the ban in the budget, a symbolic act that they say will help build support for ending a restriction that disproportionately affects people of …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Harris praises Connecticut for spending federal aid on kids

Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris praised Connecticut officials Friday for how the state plans to spend some of the billions of dollars from the newly passed coronavirus relief package on education and child care initiatives, noting the pandemic has given policymakers an opportunity to address longstanding challenges. The Democrat, who made her first visit to the state since the November election, …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Democrats Want To Bring Back Earmarks

Huff Post

Democratic leaders in the House and Senate are planning on returning earmarks — often derided as pork-barrel spending — to congressional spending bills. “I think that members of Congress know their districts best, and with the right guidelines, they are very effective in addressing local needs and transparent enough to protect against abuse.” - Rep. Mark Pocan In a Congress …

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Elon blows up Congress — and the illusion of Mike Johnson’s grip on power

GOP lawmakers try to draft DOGE leaders to their side of the spending war

'Unconscionable': Death threats mailed to House Democrats reportedly 'signed with MAGA'

Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes

Trump's nomination of Project 2025 architect means Social Security, Medicare 'are at risk'

USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak

Johnson struggles to explain Trump's threat: 'He and I are saying exactly the same thing'

Congress Hunts The Rarest Beast: Bipartisan Election-Year Deals

House Republicans aim to pay for Israel aid with cuts to IRS funds

Connecticut US Rep. Rosa DeLauro gets inked at age 80 alongside her 18-year-old granddaughter

In post-Roe era, House Republicans begin quiet push for new restrictions on abortion access

Government shutdown warnings rise as Republicans seek deeper cuts in budget battle

GOP accused of breaking debt ceiling deal and 'threatening a government shutdown'

5 women, immense power: Can they keep US from fiscal brink?

Hopes fade for year-end tax deal in congress to aid companies, children

House approves $40B in Ukraine aid, beefing up Biden request

Pelosi says Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to larger bill

Child tax credit tussle reflects debate over work incentives

Legendary New Haven nightspot reopening after year’s closure

House progressives and conservatives both vote against bill to increase funding to Capitol police

Democrats Pressure Joe Biden To Go Bigger On Checks For Parents

Biden pledged to end an abortion funding ban. Will he start with his budget?

Harris praises Connecticut for spending federal aid on kids

Democrats Want To Bring Back Earmarks