The political scene in the US is heating up as some Republicans in the Senate are pushing back against the president's spending plans. They want to see serious cuts to government spending and a reduction in the national debt. If they don't get what they want, they're threatening to block a major tax-cutting bill that Trump has been pushing for. The bill, which is a ...
The U. S. Senate has kicked off a heated debate over a massive budget plan. This plan is all about pushing forward a multitrillion-dollar package that aligns with the president's agenda. The vote was close, with 52 Republicans voting yes and 48 Democrats voting no. Only one Republican, Rand Paul, broke ranks and voted against it. The plan is ambitious, aiming for ste...
The Trump administration is in a bind. They need more money to carry out their immigration plans. Tom Homan, known as the "border czar, " and Russell Vought, the budget director, met with Senate Republicans recently. They made a strong case for more funding. They said, "We need more money to keep our operations going. " The Senate Budget Committee chair, Lindsey Gr...
Pete Hegseth, nominated for Secretary of Defense, has a history that's raising eyebrows. From tattoos linked to white supremacy to a severe drinking problem, and even a rape allegation, his past is controversial. His book, 'The War on Warriors', criticizes women in combat and Geneva conventions. Yet, Senate Republicans, eager to please Donald Trump, praised him durin...
Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly throwing his weight behind a controversial choice. He's threatening to back primary challenges against Republican senators who speak out against former Representative Matt Gaetz for a top job in Donald Trump's administration. An advisor close to Trump spilled the beans to ABC correspondent Jonathan Karl, revealing that Trump's been...
In the days following his reelection, Donald Trump started unveiling his Cabinet choices. These are the folks who'll run the federal government for the next four years. Among them are some regular Republicans, like Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, and some wildly unqualified extremists, such as Representative Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. Dahlia Lithwic...
The House of Representatives is now more aligned with Donald Trump than ever before. A large chunk of the Republican members, about two-thirds, are new to Congress and have only known Trump as their party leader. This makes Trump's agenda easier to push through the House compared to the Senate, where many members were elected before Trump's presidency. Rep. Troy Neh...