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GOP Lawmakers Face Scrutiny for Voting Against Bills They Supported During Trump’s Second Term

GOP Lawmakers Face Scrutiny for Voting Against Bills They Supported During Trump’s Second Term

GOP Lawmakers Face Scrutiny for Voting Against Bills They Supported During Trump’s Second Term A perplexing trend among Republican lawmakers during former President Donald Trump’s second term saw them frequently voting for legislation they publicly criticized, only to later introduce measures to repeal or amend parts of it. This pattern, highlighted by actions such as Senator Josh Hawley’s move to undo Medicaid cuts just two weeks after voting for a bill containing them, underscores the complex political calculations at play….

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House Speaker Johnson Demands Epstein Files Release Amid Growing GOP Pressure

House Speaker Johnson Demands Epstein Files Release Amid Growing GOP Pressure

House Speaker Johnson Demands Epstein Files Release Amid Growing GOP Pressure In a significant development, House Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly called for the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein client files. This demand comes amidst increasing pressure and a notable divergence within the Republican party, with several prominent figures breaking from former President Trump’s perceived position on the matter. The Speaker’s statement, made just hours ago, follows earlier reports that House Republicans had blocked a second attempt by Democrats…

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Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Nears House Vote Amid Fierce Debate

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Nears House Vote Amid Fierce Debate

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Nears House Vote Amid Fierce Debate A contentious tax and spending bill, championed by former President Donald Trump as his ‘big, beautiful bill,’ is on the brink of a House of Representatives vote. The sweeping legislation, which Republicans are pushing to pass, aims to make permanent tax cuts enacted during Trump’s first term, introduce new exemptions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest, and allocate substantial funding for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. To offset costs,…

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Senator Thom Tillis Announces 2026 Retirement After Trump Clash

Senator Thom Tillis Announces 2026 Retirement After Trump Clash

Senator Thom Tillis Announces 2026 Retirement After Trump Clash North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis has announced he will not seek re-election in 2026. The decision comes just a day after he was one of only two Republicans to vote against advancing President Donald Trump’s sweeping agenda bill, sparking a public confrontation with the former president. Tillis, 64, stated his choice was “not a hard choice” and expressed a desire to spend more time with his family, along with a…

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Senate Republicans Race to Pass Trump’s Sweeping ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Ahead of July 4th Deadline

Senate Republicans Race to Pass Trump’s Sweeping ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Ahead of July 4th Deadline

Senate Republicans Race to Pass Trump’s Sweeping ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Ahead of July 4th Deadline Senate Republicans are in a frantic push to pass President Donald Trump’s ambitious ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ a sprawling tax and spending measure, with a self-imposed July 4th deadline looming. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pressing for a vote on the latest 940-page version of the bill, which narrowly cleared the House of Representatives two weeks prior. Divisions among rank-and-file Republicans persist, primarily over the…

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House GOP Faces Roadblock: Tax Cut Vote Delayed Amid Conservative Opposition

House GOP Faces Roadblock: Tax Cut Vote Delayed Amid Conservative Opposition

House GOP Faces Roadblock: Tax Cut Vote Delayed Amid Conservative Opposition WASHINGTON – A pivotal vote on the Republican budget framework, spearheaded by President Trump, was abruptly postponed late Wednesday as House GOP conservatives dug in their heels, demanding deeper spending cuts before endorsing trillions in proposed tax breaks. Speaker Mike Johnson, after an intense hour-long huddle with lawmakers, confirmed the delay but expressed optimism, vowing to revisit the bill on Thursday. “Don’t doubt us,” Johnson stated, signaling determination despite…

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Senate Braces for Crucial Vote on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Amidst Deep Divisions

Senate Braces for Crucial Vote on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Amidst Deep Divisions

Senate Braces for Crucial Vote on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Amidst Deep Divisions The U.S. Senate is currently navigating a complex legislative minefield as President Donald Trump’s ambitious ‘big, beautiful’ tax and immigration package, recently passed by the House, faces an uncertain future in the upper chamber. With a razor-thin Republican majority, Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces the daunting task of uniting his conference to secure the 51 votes needed for passage, all while a July 4 deadline looms…

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