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politics12 hours ago

Jordan hunts a border deal to unlock the House floor

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is negotiating with Rep. Chip Roy to craft an immigration bill that could break the GOP floor impasse by using a sanctuary-city crackdown as a base and layering Roy’s stricter border provisions atop it, signaling possible movement but with buy-in from hard-liners and moderates far from assured. The effort unfolds as leadership weighs further steps on reconciliation, while other Capitol battles over the NDAA and related amendments continue in parallel.

via Politico|
#border-security#gop#house-of-representatives
politics23 hours ago

Daylight Saving Time Becomes a Lever in GOP House Agenda

Legislative maneuvering dominates Washington as GOP leaders scramble to package must-pass bills with other priorities: in the Senate, Cruz tees up a late-July AI/kids’ safety markup; in the House, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna signals she’ll back reopening floor to advance legislation, including a daylight-saving-time-permanent bill attached to State Department funding, while Speaker Johnson seeks to attach the SAVE America Act and immigration votes to spending; budget-watchers await a GOP reconciliation bill led by Sen. Ron Johnson with talks of offsetting costs via fraud-enforcement cuts and defense funding; the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham reshapes timing on NDAA and other priorities, underscoring how internal divisions and timing risk stalling action ahead of recess.

via Politico|
#congress#daylight-saving-time#gop
politics1 day ago

Johnson ramps up GOP-only budget push as Graham’s death shakes Senate

Sen. Ron Johnson says he’ll move quickly on a GOP-only budget reconciliation bill (Reconciliation 3.0), coordinating with House Republicans and the White House to offset new spending—potentially via fraud crackdowns on Medicare/Medicaid and other cuts—while considering a voter-ID measure. The push comes as Johnson assumes a leadership role after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death reshapes Senate dynamics and as Republicans rally behind Trump’s defense funding request of about $350 billion. The process also features ongoing talks with House Budget Chair Arrington and scrutiny from fiscal conservatives over how to score offsets, with the party navigating internal disagreements and the broader July legislative sprint.

via Politico|
#budget#gop#lindsey-graham
politics1 day ago

Johnson readies GOP policy bill push ahead of budget markup

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to move forward with a GOP‑only policy bill as soon as Wednesday, starting with a Budget Committee budget-resolution markup that could kick off a months‑long reconciliation process funded largely by so‑called fraud cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and other programs to finance priorities including Iran policy. The plan faces skepticism from at‑risk Republicans and hinges on how offsets and CBO scoring will look, with the Senate yet to produce its own resolution. Talks at Camp David and pressure from conservative members have pushed the effort, while lawmakers await further details on the bill’s price tag and pay‑for provisions.

via Politico|
#budget#cbo#gop
Democratic Socialists Face GOP ‘Red Scare’ While Expanding Local Wins
politics3 days ago

Democratic Socialists Face GOP ‘Red Scare’ While Expanding Local Wins

Republicans and Donald Trump label democratic socialists as communists to frame the midterm debate, but the DSAs and experts say democratic socialism differs from communism and emphasizes democratic control of policy and expanded public services. Recent wins in deep-blue cities like New York and Denver signal growing influence at local levels, though few democratic socialists hold federal seats; within the Democratic Party there's ongoing debate about embracing or resisting the movement's agenda in swing districts.

via USA Today|
#communism#democratic-socialism#democratic-socialists-of-america
GOP lawmakers press for health update on Mitch McConnell after hospitalization
politics5 days ago

GOP lawmakers press for health update on Mitch McConnell after hospitalization

Democrats and several Republicans are urging full disclosure about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health after his June hospitalization. At 84, the long-serving Senate leader has a documented health history, yet his office has not disclosed the reason for admission, prompting calls from Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Marlin Stutzman for transparency and a public update, echoed by Kentucky Gov. Beshear as aging and health in Congress remain a topic of debate.

via USA Today|
#congress#gop#health
Controversial humanitarian Victor Marx clinches Colorado GOP gubernatorial nomination, CNN projects
politics5 days ago

Controversial humanitarian Victor Marx clinches Colorado GOP gubernatorial nomination, CNN projects

CNN projects that Victor Marx, a Marine veteran who leads a anti-human trafficking nonprofit and has made extraordinary claims about his life, has won the Republican nomination for Colorado governor, defeating Barb Kirkmeyer and Scott Bottoms. Marx will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November in a state that has not elected a GOP governor in more than two decades; his campaign has drawn both grassroots support and skepticism over his sensational life story, while opponents argued he is unfit or deceptive. The general election appears challenging for Marx in a state leaning Democratic in statewide races.

via CNN|
#colorado#elections#gop
politics5 days ago

Iran strikes test GOP loyalty as Trump renews conflict

Trump’s assertion that the Iran cease-fire is over has unleashed renewed U.S. strikes and exposed rifts inside the Republican Party, as lawmakers wrestle with backing the president or opposing a broader confrontation that could boost energy costs and complicate the midterm message. Some call for congressional authorization while others push for a hard-line campaign; the White House argues the moves curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, but the episode highlights deep intra-party divisions amid a volatile international scenario.

via Politico|
#foreign-policy#gop#iran
Johnson Signals Push to Curb Birthright Citizenship Amid GOP Gridlock
politics7 days ago

Johnson Signals Push to Curb Birthright Citizenship Amid GOP Gridlock

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans are considering legislative or constitutional fixes to birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court shielded the policy from Trump's order, but chances of real change this year are slim given razor-thin majorities and the hurdles to passing an amendment or new law; the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 exists but would struggle to clear the Senate amid GOP infighting.

via USA Today|
#birthright-citizenship#constitutional-amendment#gop
Vance Surges as Trump's Likeliest 2028 Heir on a Summer of Media Blitz and Iran Talks
politics8 days ago

Vance Surges as Trump's Likeliest 2028 Heir on a Summer of Media Blitz and Iran Talks

JD Vance’s June surge—including his Iran deal mediation, a new memoir release, and a high-volume media push—has him positioned as Trump’s likely heir for the 2028 ticket, aided by strong GOP polling and a robust fundraising network; Marco Rubio remains reluctant to run, while intra-Trump tensions with commentators like Tucker Carlson could affect the dynamics.

via Axios|
#2028-election#donald-trump#gop
politics10 days ago

Trump Accounts Roll Out as GOP Tests Universal Child Wealth Plan

Trump Accounts launches today as a universal wealth-building program that seeds $1,000 for eligible children and relies on government funding, philanthropic donations, and employer matching to fund accounts, with newborn enrollment at hospitals and potential automatic enrollment under consideration. Supporters say it could expand long‑term savings and help disadvantaged families, while critics warn it could widen wealth gaps and depend on future funding and uptake. Politically, Republicans hope the plan strengthens their economic message ahead of elections, while Democrats view it as an initial step toward broader baby‑bond policies.

via Politico|
#baby-bonds#economy#gop