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politics2 months ago

Freedom Caucus Suffers Historic Primary Defeats in Wyoming and Florida

The House Freedom Caucus and its state-level allies suffered significant losses in Tuesday’s primary elections, marking a sharp decline in influence for the hard-right faction. In Wyoming, at least 14 incumbent lawmakers aligned with the group lost their seats, and the caucus failed to secure the supermajority needed to pass its agenda. Key statewide defeats included the loss of Rachel Rodriguez-Williams in the secretary of state race and Chip Neiman’s bid to unseat Senate President Ogden Driskill. In Florida, Catalina Lauf lost her House GOP primary despite backing from President Trump. These results follow earlier defeats for Reps. Chip Roy, Andy Ogles, and Ralph Norman, suggesting a broader trend of voter rejection for the caucus’s candidates.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#freedom-caucus#gop-primaries
politics4 months ago

McConnell Hospital Update Prompts Hopeful Return as Senate Pushes DNI, Housing Bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized with few details released, and Thune says he’s hopeful McConnell will return this week. Separately, the Senate aims to confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence as soon as Thursday to avert a lapse in the 702 surveillance program, with hearings Wednesday. Thune also plans a Senate floor vote this week on an updated ROAD to Housing Act to merge House and White House housing language, though House agreement is uncertain. The Capitol Agenda also highlights leadership questions in the House Freedom Caucus as its members contemplate new roles.

via Politico|
#freedom-caucus#housing-act#jay-clayton
politics4 months ago

New Voices Edge Into Freedom Caucus as Leadership Shuffle Looms

The House Freedom Caucus is in a period of transition as longtime members depart for higher office and current chair Andy Harris is term-limited, prompting a scramble among newer members—Eric Burlison, Andrew Clyde, Brandon Gill, Clay Higgins and Andy Ogles—to shape the group’s hard-right agenda as the caucus faces a possible Democratic House and a GOP navigating a post-Trump era.

via Politico|
#but-only-top5-allowed#chair-race#congressional-leadership
politics4 months ago

New blood on the horizon as the Freedom Caucus braces for leadership change

The House Freedom Caucus is facing a leadership overhaul as veteran members depart or seek higher office, and chair Andy Harris is term-limited. With Jim Jordan the sole founding member remaining, a new cohort—Eric Burlison, Andrew Clyde, Brandon Gill, Clay Higgins, Andy Ogles and others—is poised to lead. The caucus must navigate a possible shift in a GOP that could lose the House or change post-Trump, weighing a more policy-driven approach against its traditional hard-right stance while trying to protect its brand.

via Politico|
#congress#elections-2026#freedom-caucus
politics7 months ago

House GOP signals changes needed before passing Senate housing bill

The House Freedom Caucus chair warned that the Senate’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cannot pass the House without changes, signaling possible conference talks or amendments. Key points of contention include a temporary ban on a Federal Reserve–backed digital currency and opposition to a provision regulating build-to-rent and large institutional buyers of single-family homes. The Senate plans a final vote soon, while Republicans push for fixes, and the White House has urged support for a compromised version.

via Politico|
#build-to-rent#congress#federal-reserve
politics9 months ago

Freedom Caucus Stakes DHS Funding in Shutdown Showdown

Conservative House Freedom Caucus presses to keep DHS funding inside the multi‑bill package and threatens procedural blocks, while Senate Democrats push to strip DHS funding and add guardrails on immigration enforcement; Democratic leaders threaten impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem amid fallout from a Minneapolis shooting, as oversight hearings are scheduled and the Friday shutdown deadline approaches.

via Politico|
#dhs-funding#freedom-caucus#government-shutdown
politics1 year ago

Chip Roy Seeks House Rules Committee Leadership

Rep. Chip Roy is vying for the chairmanship of the House Rules Committee, a position that would enhance the influence of the chamber's conservative faction. Roy, a current committee member, has expressed his interest in the role, emphasizing his expertise and ability to unify the conference. The decision ultimately rests with Speaker Mike Johnson, who faces pressure to address the lack of female leadership in House committees, with Rep. Virginia Foxx also considered a contender for the position.

via POLITICO|
#chip-roy#freedom-caucus#house-rules-committee
House GOP Agrees to Tougher Rules for Ousting Speaker
politics1 year ago

House GOP Agrees to Tougher Rules for Ousting Speaker

House Republicans have agreed to raise the threshold for a motion to vacate the speaker from one member to nine, making it more difficult to oust a speaker. This change follows the previous ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and aims to stabilize leadership under current Speaker Mike Johnson. The agreement, negotiated by Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris and Main Street Caucus Chairman Dusty Johnson, is intended to unify the party and support the Republican agenda, including President Trump's plans.

via ABC News|
#freedom-caucus#house-republicans#kevin-mccarthy
Trump's Endorsement Fuels GOP Infighting Over Speaker Johnson
politics2 years ago

Trump's Endorsement Fuels GOP Infighting Over Speaker Johnson

Donald Trump's endorsement of Mike Johnson for House Speaker has swayed some GOP hardliners to support Johnson, aligning the House agenda with Trump's priorities. However, Johnson still faces challenges from conservatives demanding rule changes and expressing skepticism about his leadership. Trump's backing is seen as a move towards party unity, but some Freedom Caucus members remain resistant, planning to vote against Johnson's nomination to signal their dissent.

via POLITICO|
#endorsement#freedom-caucus#house-gop
House Freedom Caucus Stalls Social Security Reforms Amid Controversy
politics2 years ago

House Freedom Caucus Stalls Social Security Reforms Amid Controversy

A surprise move by two members of the Freedom Caucus killed a U.S. House bill aimed at restoring Social Security benefits to public employees in Louisiana and other states. The bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act, sought to eliminate provisions that reduce benefits for public employees who also paid into Social Security. Despite having significant bipartisan support, the bill was tabled during a pro forma session. House leaders, including Steve Scalise, are exploring options to revive the bill, but its future remains uncertain due to cost concerns and procedural hurdles.

via NOLA.com|
#congress#freedom-caucus#louisiana
House Freedom Caucus Blocks Social Security Expansion Amid Procedural Tensions
politics2 years ago

House Freedom Caucus Blocks Social Security Expansion Amid Procedural Tensions

The U.S. House is attempting to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, which aims to repeal the government pensions offset and windfall elimination provision, thereby restoring full Social Security benefits for certain workers. Despite bipartisan support and backing from 300 lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, the bill faces challenges from the conservative Freedom Caucus, which opposes the potential $196 billion increase to the federal deficit. The bill's passage now requires a supermajority in the House and its future in the Senate remains uncertain.

via CBS News|
#bipartisan-support#federal-deficit#freedom-caucus